Challenger MT555B
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| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Built in Beauvais, France | |
| During official OECD testing the Challenger 555B with CVT was unable to meet the advertised 3-point lift of 13,700 pounds. | |
| Challenger MT555B Engine | |
| Caterpillar 6.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
 Engine details ... |
| Challenger MT555B Transmissions | |
| continuously variable transmission | |
| 32-speed partial power shift | |
 Transmission details ... |
| Challenger MT555B Power | |
| Engine | 153 hp 114.1 kW |
| PTO (claimed) | 130 hp 96.9 kW |
| Drawbar (tested) | 116.5 hp 86.9 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 141.2 hp 105.3 kW |
 Performance test details ... | |
| Mechanical | |
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic 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. | |
| Photos | |
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| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 100 gal 378.5 L |
| Hydraulic system | 18.5 gal (AutoPower) 70.0 L |
| 26.4 gal (CVT) 99.9 L | |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | closed center PFC |
| Capacity | 18.5 gal (AutoPower) 70.0 L |
| 26.4 gal (CVT) 99.9 L | |
| Pressure | 2900 psi 200.0 bar |
| Valves | 4 |
| Total flow | 29 gpm 109.8 lpm |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | II/III |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 14,700 lbs 6667 kg |
| 13,700 lbs (CVT) 6214 kg | |
| Front Hitch | optional |
| Front lift (at ends) | 5,500 lbs 2494 kg |
| 7700 lbs (optional) 3492 kg | |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
| Rear RPM | 540/1000 |
| 540/540E/1000 OptOptional | |
| Engine RPM | 540@1890 540E@1523 1000@2000 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 121.4 inches 308 cm |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 118.7 inches 301 cm |
| Weight | 14028 to 15060 pounds |
| Front tire | 420/90R30 |
| Rear tire | 520/85R42 |
 Full dimensions and tires ... | |
| MT555B Serial Numbers | |
| 2004 | N00001 |
| 2005 | P00001 |
| 2006 | R00001 |
| 2007 | S00001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 120 |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery CCA | 420 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
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| Challenger MT500B AutoPower IV Product Information Guide published in 2004, by AGCO | |
| Challenger MT500B Series published in 2005, by AGCO | |
| Challenger MT500B TECHstar CVT Product Information Guide published in 2004, by AGCO |
| Page information | |
| Contact: Peter Easterlund | |
| Updated on October 21, 2022 | |
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