Challenger MT585E

The Challenger MT585E is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 449 ci 7.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 220 hp / 164.1 kW. Transmission: TechStar.

Engine Power

Diesel (gross): 220 hp / 164.1 kW

Fuel & Capacities

114 gal 431.5 L

Transmission

TechStar

Overview

	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
7724	similar Massey Ferguson model

Challenger MT585E Engine
AGCO Power 7.4L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Challenger MT585E Power
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
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

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
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

Dimensions
Wheelbase	117 inches 297 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
OECD 2937: diesel CVT 4WD
OECD 2916: diesel AutoPower VI 4WD

OCED Tractor Test 2937
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
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

Challenger MT585E tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Challenger MT585E based on its 220 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁	Commercial / Field Scale	High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼	Commercial / Field Scale	Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机	Commercial / Field Scale	Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙	Commercial / Field Scale	Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m)	Commercial / Field Scale	High-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 MT585E.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10 hrs

Approximately 10 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (114 gal / 431.5 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~11.4 gal/hr (43.3 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