Challenger MT665

The Challenger MT665 is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 513 ci 8.4 L engine. The rated power output is 226.5 hp 168.9 kW. Transmission: 18 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 21500 lbs 9752 kg.

Overview

	2002 - 2003 MT600 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2002 - 2003
MT600 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Beauvais, France
The Challenger MT665 is similar to the Massey Ferguson 8280.

Challenger MT665 Engine
Sisu 8.4L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	120 gal 454.2 L
Engine details ...

Challenger MT665 Transmission
18-speed power shift
Transmission details ...

Challenger MT665 Power
PTO (claimed)	225 hp 167.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)	183 hp 136.5 kW
PTO (tested)	239.4 hp 178.5 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)
Pressure	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves	4
Total flow	29 gpm 109.8 lpm
	39 gpmOptOptional 147.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	19700 lbs 8935 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000
Engine RPM	1000@2091

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	121 inches 307 cm
Weight	21500 lbs 9752 kg
Front tire	600/70R28
Rear tire	650/85R38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Battery volts	12

References
Challenger MT500/MT600 published in 2002, by AGCO

Engine

Engine Detail — 513 ci / 8.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Sisu
Configuration	turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical
Displacement	513 ci 8.4 L
Bore/Stroke	4.370x5.709 inches 111 x 145 mm
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	16.0:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — 18 forward and 6 reverse power shift

Type	power shift
Gears	18 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc

Dimensions

Challenger MT665 Tires
Ag front	600/70R28
Ag rear	650/85R38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	121 inches 307 cm
Length	203 inches 515 cm
Width	98.2 inches*Minimum width 249 cm
Height (cab)	121 inches 307 cm
Shipping weight	21500 lbs 9752 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1869
Diesel 18-speed 4WD January 1998 - July 1999, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1869 file
PTO performance
Max power	239.4 hp 178.5 kW
Fuel use	13.7 gal/hour 51.9 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	226.5 hp 168.9 kW
Fuel use	14.4 gal/hour 54.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	231.3 hp 172.5 kW
Fuel use	14.1 gal/hour 53.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	183 hp 136.5 kW
Fuel use	14.6 gal/hour 55.3 l/hour
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull	20925 lbs 9491 kg
Gear 6 used for pull test.

Photos

Challenger MT665 tractor photo