Challenger MT585B

The Challenger MT585B is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 449.4 ci 7.4 L engine. The rated power output is 200 hp 149.1 kW. Transmission: Techstar CVT. Operating weight: 16400 lbs 7439 kg.

Overview

	2010 - 2012 MT500B SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2010 - 2012
MT500B Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Row-Crop tractor

Variants
7497	similar Massey Ferguson model

Challenger MT585B Engine
AGCO SISU Power 7.4L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Challenger MT585B Transmission
continuously variable transmission
Transmission details ...

Challenger MT585B Power
Engine (gross)	200 hp 149.1 kW
PTO (claimed)	165 hp 123.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)	149.22 hp 111.3 kW
PTO (tested)	207.82 hp 155.0 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Capacity
Fuel	94 gal 355.8 L
Hydraulic system	26.4 gal 99.9 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center pressure flow compensated
Capacity	26.4 gal 99.9 L
Pressure	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves	3 or 4
Total flow	29 gpm 109.8 lpm
	39 gpm (optional) 147.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III
Control	lower link draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	16140 lbs 7321 kg
Front Hitch	optional
Front lift	8800 lbs 3991 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	electro-hydraulic
Rear PTO Type	540/540E/1000 (1.375)
Front PTO	optional
Front PTO Type	1000 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	118 inches 299 cm
Weight	16400 lbs 7439 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	175
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	600 (each)
Battery volts	12

References
Challenger MT500B Series published in 2010, by AGCO

Engine

Engine Detail — 449.4 ci / 7.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	AGCO SISU Power 74CTA
Configuration	wastegate turbocharged and air-to-air intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	449.4 ci 7.4 L
Bore/Stroke	4.252x5.276 inches 108 x 134 mm
Emissions	Tier III
Power (gross)	200 hp 149.1 kW
Maximum Power	225 hp 167.8 kW
Fuel system	electronic common rail
Rated RPM	2200
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	35.9 qts 34.0 L

Transmission

Transmission — Techstar CVT

Transmission	Techstar CVT
Type	continuously variable transmission
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity	55 qts 52.1 L

Dimensions

Challenger MT585B Tires

Dimensions
Wheelbase	118 inches 299 cm
Length	199.5 inches 506 cm
Width	118.1 inches (min) 299 cm
Height (cab)	121.9 inches 309 cm
Shipping weight	16400 lbs 7439 kg
Clearance (drawbar)	16 inches 40 cm
Rear axle	88 inch length 2235 mm
Rear axle	120 inch length 3048 mm
Rear tread	60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm
Rear tread	60 to 120 inches 152 to 304 cm (long bar)

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2031A
Diesel Techstar CVT 4WD June 12 - 18, 2012 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2031A file
PTO performance
Max power	207.82 hp 155.0 kW
Fuel use	11.5 gal/hour 43.5 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	180.88 hp 134.9 kW
Fuel use	11.1 gal/hour 42.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	203.86 hp 152.0 kW
Fuel use	11.8 gal/hour 44.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	149.22 hp 111.3 kW
Fuel use	11.2 gal/hour 42.4 l/hour
Pull at 8.84 KPH
Max pull	17365 lbs 7876 kg
Pull at 4.47 KPH

Photos

Challenger MT585B tractor photo