Challenger MT595D

The Challenger MT595D is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 449.4 ci 7.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 240 hp / 179.0 kW. Transmission: AutoPower VI.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 240 hp / 179.0 kW

Fuel & Capacities

114 gal 431.5 L

Transmission

AutoPower VI

Overview

	2012 - 2014 MT500D SeriesRow-Crop tractor MT500D Series Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Row-Crop tractor
Factories	Beauvais, France
	Jackson, Minnesota, USA
Original price	$179,147 (2013 classic )
	$203,867 (2013 deluxe )
	$214,177 (2013 deluxe )

Variants
7626	similar Massey Ferguson model

Challenger MT595D Engine
AGCO Power 7.4L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	114 gal 431.5 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	11 gal 41.6 L
Engine details ...

Challenger MT595D Transmission
24-speed six-speed power shift
Transmission details ...

Challenger MT595D Power
Engine	240 hp 179.0 kW
PTO (claimed)	195 hp 145.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	177.8 hp 132.6 kW
PTO (tested)	233.9 hp 174.4 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Steering	hydrostatic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning. AGCO System 150 (optional); AGCOMMAND (optional)

Hydraulics
Type	closed center load sensing (CCLS)
Pressure	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves	2 to 4
SCV flow	24.3 gpm 92.0 lpm
Total flow	29 gpm 109.8 lpm
	39 gpm (optional) 147.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III
Control	electronic lower link draft control
Drawbar	Cat. 2

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	electro-hydraulic

Dimensions & Tires
Front tire	420/90R30
Rear tire	480/80R46
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	175
	240 *Total capacity with dual 120A alternator option.
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	600
Battery volts	12

References

Challenger MT500D Series published in 2013, by AGCO

Engine

Engine Detail — 449.4 ci / 7.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	AGCO Power
Configuration	turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	449.4 ci 7.4 L
Bore/Stroke	4.252x5.276 inches 108 x 134 mm
Emissions	Interim Tier IV
Emission control	selective catalyitic reduction (SCR)
Power	240 hp 179.0 kW
Fuel system	electronic high pressure common rail
Air cleaner	dual stage dry
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — AutoPower VI

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

Dimensions

Challenger MT595D Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46

Dimensions
Bar rear axle	4.33 by 86.7 inches 109 by 2202 mm
Rear axle	4.33 by 118.2 inches 109 by 3002 mm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2755
Diesel AutoPower VI 4WD October 2012 - November 2012, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2755 file
PTO performance
Max power	233.9 hp 174.4 kW
Fuel use	12.7 gal/hour 48.1 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	205.8 hp 153.5 kW
Fuel use	11.8 gal/hour 44.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	231.9 hp 172.9 kW
Fuel use	12.5 gal/hour 47.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	177.8 hp 132.6 kW
Fuel use	11.3 gal/hour 42.8 l/hour
Gear 3A used for power test.
Max pull	17760 lbs 8055 kg
Gear 1D used for pull test.

Photos

Challenger MT595D tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Challenger MT595D based on its 240 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 MT595D.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.1 hrs

Approximately 9.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (114 gal / 431.5 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~12.5 gal/hr (47.2 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