Challenger MT665C

The Challenger MT665C is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 512.6 ci 8.4 L engine. The rated power output is 290 hp 216.3 kW. Transmission: Techstar CVT. Operating weight: 24250 to 25795 pounds.

Overview

	2009 - 2010 MT600C SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2009 - 2010
MT600C Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Beauvais, France
Original price was $236,000 in 2009

Variants
8670	similar Massey Ferguson model

Challenger MT665C Engine
AGCO SISU POWER 8.4L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	155.9 gal 590.1 L
	182.3 gal (without SCR) 690.0 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	7.9 gal 29.9 L
Engine details ...

Challenger MT665C Transmission
continuously variable transmission
Transmission details ...

Challenger MT665C Power
Engine (gross)	290 hp 216.3 kW
PTO (claimed)	250 hp 186.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	218.5 hp 162.9 kW
PTO (tested)	290.3 hp 216.5 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic front and rear
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional heated seat, power adjustable mirrors, and automatic temperature control.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center load sensing
Pressure	2,901 psi 200.0 bar
Valves	4 to 6
Pump flow	26.4 gpm 99.9 lpm
Total flow	46.2 gpm 174.9 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III
Control	electronic lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at ends)	26,460 lbs 12002 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	21,336 lbs 9678 kg
Front lift (at ends)	11,020 lbs 4998 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	electro-hydraulic
Rear PTO Type	1000E/1000 (1.75)
	540E/1000 (1.375)OptOptional
Front PTO	independent OptOptional
Front PTO Type	1000 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	122.2 inches 310 cm
Weight	24250 to 25795 pounds
Front tire	480/70R34
Rear tire	520/85R46
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	240 *Two 120A alternators.
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	775
Battery volts	12

References
Challenger - The New MT600C Series published in 2009, by AGCO

Engine

Engine Detail — 512.6 ci / 8.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	AGCO SISU POWER 84CTA
Configuration	turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
The engine uses AGCO's e3 selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx). An exhaust-gas recirculation (IEGR) version of the engine was optionally available.
Displacement	512.6 ci 8.4 L
Bore/Stroke	4.37x5.71 inches 111 x 145 mm
Emissions	Interim Tier 4
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
	integrated exhaust gas recirculation optional (IECR)
Power (gross)	290 hp 216.3 kW
Maximum Power	320 hp 238.6 kW
Fuel system	electronic high-pressure common rail
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	16.7:1
Rated RPM	2200
Torque	1033 lb-ft 1400.7 Nm
Torque RPM	1500
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Challenger MT665C Engine

Transmission

Transmission — Techstar CVT

Transmission	Techstar CVT
Type	continuously variable transmission
Gears	infinite forward and reverse

Dimensions

Challenger MT665C Tires
Ag front	480/70R34
Ag rear	520/85R46

Dimensions
Wheelbase	122.2 inches 310 cm
Length	223.2 inches 566 cm
Height (cab)	133.1 inches 338 cm
Bar rear axle	4.33 by 118 inches 109 by 2997 mm
Front tread	60.9 to 88.8 inches 154 to 225 cm
Rear tread	58.5 to 119.5 inches 148 to 303 cm

Challenger MT665C Weight
Shipping	24,250 lbs 10999 kg
Operating	25,795 lbs 11700 kg
Max capacity	38,890 lbs 17640 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
OECD 2498: SCR diesel Techstar CVT 4WD
OECD 2558: IEGR diesel Techstar CVT 4WD

OCED Tractor Test 2498
SCR diesel Techstar CVT 4WD October 2008 - January 2009, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2498 file
PTO performance
Max power	290.3 hp 216.5 kW
Fuel use	14.4 gal/hour 54.5 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	257.1 hp 191.7 kW
Fuel use	13.7 gal/hour 51.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	281.1 hp 209.6 kW
Fuel use	14.4 gal/hour 54.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	218.5 hp 162.9 kW
Fuel use	13.7 gal/hour 51.9 l/hour
Pull at 7.5 KPH
Max pull	34,130 lbs 15481 kg
Pull at 3.8 KPH

OCED Tractor Test 2558
IEGR diesel Techstar CVT 4WD October 2009 - March 2010, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2558 file
PTO performance
Max power	288.2 hp 214.9 kW
Fuel use	15.9 gal/hour 60.2 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	254.0 hp 189.4 kW
Fuel use	15.7 gal/hour 59.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	275.8 hp 205.7 kW
Fuel use	15.9 gal/hour 60.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	213.6 hp 159.3 kW
Fuel use	15.7 gal/hour 59.4 l/hour
Pull at 7.58 KPH
Max pull	26605 lbs 12068 kg
Pull at 4.71 KPH

Photos

Challenger MT665C