Challenger MT575E

The Challenger MT575E is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 449 ci 7.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 200 hp / 149.1 kW. Transmission: TechStar.

Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 200 hp / 149.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
114 gal 431.5 L
Transmission
TechStar

Overview

Challenger MT575E tractor photo
2015 - 2020 MT500E SeriesRow-Crop tractor MT500E Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA
Variants
7722
similar Massey Ferguson model
Challenger MT575E Engine
AGCO Power 7.4L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Challenger MT575E Power
Engine (gross)
200 hp 149.1 kW
Engine (max)
240 hp 179.0 kW
PTO (claimed)
165 hp 123.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)
146.3 hp 109.1 kW
PTO (tested)
205.2 hp 153.0 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic front and rear
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Auto-Guide 3000
Capacity
Fuel
114 gal 431.5 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
11 gal 41.6 L
Hydraulic system
26.4 gal 99.9 L
Hydraulics
Type
closed-center load sensing
Capacity
26.4 gal 99.9 L
Pressure
2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves
4
SCV flow
26.4 gpm 99.9 lpm
Total flow
29 gpm 109.8 lpm
39 gpm*Optional with AutoPower VI 147.6 lpm
50 gpm*Optional with CVT 189.2 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III/IIIN
Rear lift (at ends)
13500 lbs 6123 kg
16700 lbs*Lift capacity with CVT transmission. 7575 kg
Front Hitch
IIIN OptOptional
Front lift (at ends)
7954 lbs 3607 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/540E/1000
540E/1000E/1000 OptOptional
540/540E/1000/1000E *With CVT transmission.
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
117 inches 297 cm
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Battery volts
12
References
MT575E references literature
MT500E Series Tractors published in 2015, by AGCO

Engine

Engine Detail — 449 ci / 7.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer
AGCO Power
Configuration
turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
449 ci 7.4 L
Bore/Stroke
4.252x5.276 inches 108 x 134 mm
Emissions
Tier IV
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Rated Power (gross)
200 hp 149.1 kW
Maximum Power (gross)
240 hp 179.0 kW
Air cleaner
dry element
Compression
17.8:1
Rated RPM
2100
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission options
24-speed six-speed power shift
continuously-variable transmission (CVT)

Transmission — AutoPower VI

Transmission
AutoPower VI
Type
six-speed power shift
Gears
24 forward and reverse

Transmission — TechStar

Transmission
TechStar
Type
continuously-variable transmission (CVT)
Gears
infinite forward and reverse

Dimensions

Challenger MT575E Tires
Dimensions
Wheelbase
117 inches 297 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
OECD 2936: diesel CVT 4WD
OECD 2935: diesel AutoPower VI 4WD
OCED Tractor Test 2936
Diesel CVT 4WD November 2016 - January 2016, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2936 file
PTO performance
Max power
205.2 hp 153.0 kW
Fuel use
11.6 gal/hour 43.9 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
184.7 hp 137.7 kW
Fuel use
11.4 gal/hour 43.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
205.2 hp 153.0 kW
Fuel use
11.6 gal/hour 43.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
142.8 hp 106.5 kW
Fuel use
11.4 gal/hour 43.1 l/hour
Pull at 7.76KPH
Max pull
16590 lbs 7525 kg
Pull at 2.64KPH
OCED Tractor Test 2935
Diesel AutoPower VI 4WD September 2015 - November 2015, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2935 file
PTO performance
Max power
201.8 hp 150.5 kW
Fuel use
10.9 gal/hour 41.3 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
176.2 hp 131.4 kW
Fuel use
10.6 gal/hour 40.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
192.0 hp 143.2 kW
Fuel use
11.0 gal/hour 41.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
146.3 hp 109.1 kW
Fuel use
10.8 gal/hour 40.9 l/hour
Gear 3B used for power test.
Max pull
15535 lbs 7046 kg
Gear 1C used for pull test.

Photos

Challenger MT575E tractor photo

Challenger MT575E tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Challenger MT575E based on its 200 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm)Commercial / Field ScaleLarge acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼Commercial / Field ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙Commercial / Field ScaleWide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m)Commercial / Field ScaleHigh-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO).
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Challenger MT575E.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11 hrs

Approximately 11 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (114 gal / 431.5 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~10.4 gal/hr (39.4 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Challenger MT575E Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Challenger MT575E.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)200 hp
Kilowatts (kW)149.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)202.8 PS

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