Challenger MT585E
The Challenger MT585E is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 449 ci 7.4 L engine. The rated power output is 220 hp 164.1 kW. Transmission: TechStar.
Engine Power
220 hp
164.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
114 gal
431.5 L
Transmission
TechStar
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Overview
![]() | 2015 - 2020
MT500E SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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2015 - 2020 | |
MT500E Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA | |
Variants | |
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7724 | similar Massey Ferguson model |
Challenger MT585E Engine | |
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AGCO Power 7.4L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Challenger MT585E Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 220 hp
164.1 kW |
Engine (max) | 260 hp
193.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 180 hp
134.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 170.4 hp
127.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 221.8 hp
165.4 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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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 | |
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Fuel | 114 gal
431.5 L |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 11 gal
41.6 L |
Hydraulic system | 26.4 gal
99.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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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) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/540E/1000 |
540E/1000E/1000 OptOptional | |
540/540E/1000/1000E *With CVT transmission. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 117 inches
297 cm |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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) | 220 hp
164.1 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 260 hp
193.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dry element |
Compression | 17.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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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 MT585E Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 117 inches
297 cm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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OECD 2937: diesel CVT 4WD | |
OECD 2916: diesel AutoPower VI 4WD |
OCED Tractor Test 2937 | |
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Diesel CVT 4WD
November 2015 - January 2016,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2937 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 221.8 hp
165.4 kW |
Fuel use | 12.4 gal/hour
46.9 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 201.2 hp
150.0 kW |
Fuel use | 12.2 gal/hour
46.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 221.8 hp
165.4 kW |
Fuel use | 12.4 gal/hour
46.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 161.9 hp
120.7 kW |
Fuel use | 12.3 gal/hour
46.6 l/hour |
Pull at 7.76KPH | |
Max pull | 16480 lbs
7475 kg |
Pull at 2.58KPH | |
OCED Tractor Test 2916 | |
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Diesel AutoPower VI 4WD
July 2015 - August 2015,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2916 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 217.2 hp
162.0 kW |
Fuel use | 12.2 gal/hour
46.2 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 201.0 hp
149.9 kW |
Fuel use | 11.9 gal/hour
45.0 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 216.6 hp
161.5 kW |
Fuel use | 12.2 gal/hour
46.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 170.4 hp
127.1 kW |
Fuel use | 11.9 gal/hour
45.0 l/hour |
Gear 3B used for power test. | |
Max pull | 18120 lbs
8219 kg |
Gear 1C used for pull test. | |
Photos
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