Challenger MT635B

The Challenger MT635B is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 449 ci 7.4 L engine. The rated power output is 215 hp 160.3 kW. Transmission: TechStar. Operating weight: 18308 to 19595 pounds.

Overview

	2005 - 2008 MT600B SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2005 - 2008
MT600B Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Beauvais, France

Challenger MT635B Engine
Sisu 7.4L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Challenger MT635B Transmission
continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission details ...

Challenger MT635B Power
Engine	215 hp 160.3 kW
PTO (claimed)	180 hp 134.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)	157.87 hp 117.7 kW
PTO (tested)	199.0 hp 148.4 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Differential lock	electrohydraulic front and rear
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Trailer brakes	hydraulic OptOptional
Cab standard with heat and A/C. Optional pneumatic cab suspension and automatic climate control.

Capacity
Fuel	159 gal 601.8 L
Hydraulic system	26.4 gal 99.9 L

Hydraulics
Type	pressure flow compensated (PFC)
Capacity	26.4 gal 99.9 L
Pressure	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves	4 to 6
Total flow	39 gpm 147.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	15,600 lbs 7076 kg
Front Hitch	II OptOptional
Front lift	7,700 lbs 3492 kg
	12,100 lbsOptOptional 5488 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)
	540/540E OptOptional
	1000 (1.375)
	1000 (1.75)
Engine RPM	540@2037
	540E@ 1598
	1000@2031

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	121.1 inches 307 cm
Weight	18308 to 19595 pounds
Front tire	380/85R34
Rear tire	480/80R46
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	150
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	775
Battery volts	12

References
Challenger MT600B Seires published in 2005, by AGCO
Challenger MT600B Product Information Guide published in 2005, by AGCO
Challenger Specialty Wheel Tractors published in 2007

Engine

Engine Detail — 449 ci / 7.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Sisu 74ETA
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled vertical inline
Displacement	449 ci 7.4 L
Bore/Stroke	4.251x5.278 inches 108 x 134 mm
Power	215 hp 160.3 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Pre-heating	1000W coolant heater OptOptional
Compression	17.5:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	20 qts 18.9 L
Coolant capacity	35.6 qts 33.7 L

Transmission

Transmission — TechStar

Transmission	TechStar
Type	continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Gears	infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Oil capacity	70.8 qts 67.0 L

Dimensions

Challenger MT635B Tires
Ag front	380/85R34
Ag rear	480/80R46

Dimensions
Wheelbase	121.1 inches 307 cm
Length	206 inches 523 cm
Width	118 inches 299 cm
Height (cab)	123.6 inches 313 cm
Ground clearance	22.4 inches 56 cm
Bar rear axle	4.33 by 118 inches 109 by 2997 mm
Rear tread	60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm

Challenger MT635B Weight
Shipping	18,308 lbs 8304 kg
Operating	19,595 lbs 8888 kg
Max Drawbar	5620 lbs 2549 kg
Max front axle	10861 lbs 4926 kg
Max rear axle	17044 lbs 7731 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1875
Diesel CVT 4WD April 20 - May 3, 2006 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1875 file
PTO performance
Max power	199.0 hp 148.4 kW
Fuel use	10.8 gal/hour 40.9 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	184.65 hp 137.7 kW
Fuel use	11.0 gal/hour 41.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	197.74 hp 147.5 kW
Fuel use	10.8 gal/hour 40.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	157.87 hp 117.7 kW
Fuel use	10.9 gal/hour 41.3 l/hour
Pull at 9 KPH
Max pull	16,927 lbs 7678 kg
Pull at 5 KPH

Photos

Challenger MT635B tractor photo