| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Built in Beauvais, France | |
| Original price | $106,727 (2009 AutoPower 2WD ) |
| $119,986 (2009 AutoPower 4WD ) | |
| $128,809 (2009 CVT 4WD ) | |
| Challenger MT555B Engine | |
| Caterpillar 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
| Challenger MT555B Transmissions | |
| 24-speed partial power shift | |
| continuously variable transmission | |
| Challenger MT555B Power | |
| Engine (gross) | 160 hp 119.3 kW |
| PTO (claimed) | 130 hp 96.9 kW |
| Drawbar (tested) | 119.6 hp 89.2 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 171.4 hp 127.8 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic front and rear |
| Power steering | |
| Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
| Trailer brakes | hydraulic OptOptional |
| Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional pneumatic cab suspension and automatic temperature control. | |
| Photos | |
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| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 98 gal 370.9 L |
| AP6 Hydraulic system | 18.5 gal 70.0 L |
| CVT Hydraulic system | 26.4 gal 99.9 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) |
| AP6 Capacity | 18.5 gal 70.0 L |
| CVT Capacity | 26.4 gal 99.9 L |
| Pressure | 2900 psi 200.0 bar |
| Valves | 4 to 5 |
| Total flow | 29 gpm 109.8 lpm |
|   | 39 gpm*Optional with CVT transmission. 147.6 lpm |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | 2/3N |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 15,240 lbs 6912 kg |
|   | 14,283 lbs (CVT) 6478 kg |
| Front Hitch | optional |
| Front lift (at ends) | 8,800 lbs 3991 kg |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/540E/1000 (1.375) |
| Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
| Front PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 inches 289 cm |
| Weight | 15000 to 16835 pounds |
| Front tire | 11.00-16 |
| 2WD Rear tire | 18.4R42 |
| Challenger MT555B attachments | |
| front-end loader | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 120 |
|   | 150 OptOptional |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery CCA | 420 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
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| Challenger MT500B Series published in 2008, by AGCO | |
| Challenger Specialty Wheel Tractors published in 2007 |
| Page information | |
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| Updated on October 21, 2022 |