Challenger MT755B

The Challenger MT755B is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 537 ci 8.8 L engine. The rated power output is 301 hp 224.5 kW. Transmission: Cat PowerShift. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 31075 lbs 14095 kg.

Overview

	2005 - 2008 MT700B SeriesAgricultural Crawler tractor
2005 - 2008
MT700B Series
Agricultural Crawler tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA

Challenger MT755B Engine
Caterpillar 8.8L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	118 gal 446.6 L
	178 gal (wide) 673.7 L
	208 gal (optional) 787.3 L
Engine details ...

Challenger MT755B Transmission
16-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

Challenger MT755B Power
Engine (gross)	301 hp 224.5 kW
PTO (claimed)	245 hp 182.7 kW
Drawbar (tested)	213.58 hp 159.3 kW
PTO (tested)	315.95 hp 235.6 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Drive	crawler
Steering	electro-hydraulic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	closed-center PFC
Pressure	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Rear valves	4 to 6
Pump flow	43.5 gpm 164.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	IIIN/III
Rear lift	16000 lbs 7257 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000

Dimensions & Tracks
Wheelbase	96 inches 243 cm
Weight	31075 lbs 14095 kg
16-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	185
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	1000
Battery volts	12

References
Challenger MT700B Series published in 2005, by AGCO

Engine

Engine Detail — 537 ci / 8.8 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Caterpillar
Configuration	turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	537 ci 8.8 L
Bore/Stroke	4.409x5.866 inches 112 x 149 mm
Power (gross)	301 hp 224.5 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	17.1:1
Rated RPM	2100
Torque	1037 lb-ft 1406.2 Nm
Torque RPM	1201
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — Cat PowerShift

Transmission	Cat PowerShift
Type	full power shift
Gears	16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc

Dimensions

Challenger MT755B Tracks
Width	16 inches 40 cm
Width	18 inches 45 cm
Width	20 inches 50 cm
Width	25 inches 63 cm
Width	30 inches 76 cm

Dimensions
Wheelbase	96 inches 243 cm
Length	233 inches 591 cm
Width	133 inches 337 cm
Height (cab)	135.5 inches 344 cm
Shipping weight	31075 lbs 14095 kg
Ground clearance	14.3 inches 36 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1859
Diesel 16-speed crawler October 25 - November 2, 2005 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1859 file
PTO performance
Max power	315.95 hp 235.6 kW
Fuel use	17.3 gal/hour 65.5 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	245.61 hp 183.2 kW
Fuel use	14.5 gal/hour 54.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	277.64 hp 207.0 kW
Fuel use	15.9 gal/hour 60.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	213.58 hp 159.3 kW
Fuel use	14.4 gal/hour 54.5 l/hour
Gear 6 used for power test.
Max pull	30,267 lbs 13729 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.

Photos

Challenger MT755B tractor photo