Specifications
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| Model information | |
| Production years | 2004 - 2011 |
| Series | MT500B Series |
| Equipment type | Row-Crop tractor |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
| Equipment type | Row-Crop tractor |
| Built in | Built in Beauvais, France |
| Related model | The Challenger MT545B is similar to the Massey Ferguson 7480. |
| Variants | |
| 6480 | similar Massey Ferguson model |
| 7480 | similar Massey Ferguson model |
| Challenger MT545B Engine | |
| Engine | Caterpillar 6.0L 6-cyl diesel |
| Details | Engine details ... |
| Challenger MT545B Transmissions | |
| Transmission | 32-speed partial power shift 24-speed partial power shift continuously variable transmission |
| Details | Transmission details ... |
| Challenger MT545B Power | |
| Engine | 143 hp 106.6 kW |
| PTO (claimed) | 115 hp 85.8 kW |
| Drawbar (tested) | 100.4 hp 74.9 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 125.7 hp 93.7 kW |
| Details | Performance test details ... |
| Mechanical | |
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic front and rear |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Trailer brakes | hydraulic (optional) |
| Cab / ROPS | Cab standard with heat and A/C. Optional pneumatic cab suspension and automatic climate control. |
| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 71 gal 268.7 L |
| Hydraulic system | 18.5 gal (AutoPower) 70.0 L 26.4 gal (CVT) 99.9 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC) |
| Capacity | 18.5 gal (AutoPower) 70.0 L 26.4 gal (CVT) 99.9 L |
| Pressure | 2900 psi 200.0 bar |
| Rear valves | 2 to 4 |
| Total flow | 29 gpm 109.8 lpm |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | II/III |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 9,391 lbs 4259 kg 11,200 lbs (CVT) 5080 kg |
| Front Hitch | optional |
| Front lift | 5,500 lbs 2494 kg |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (standard)
540/540E/1000 (optional) |
| Engine RPM | 540@1980
540E@1533
1000@2000
1000E@1548
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| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 112.1 inches 284 cm |
| Weight | 11052 to 14835 pounds |
| Front tire | 11.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 580/70R38 |
| Details | Full dimensions and tires ... |
| MT545B Serial Numbers | |
| 2004 | N00001 |
| 2005 | P00001 |
| 2006 | R00001 |
| 2007 | S00001 |
| Details | 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 | |
| Publication | 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 Challenger Specialty Wheel Tractors published in 2007 |
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