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 |
| Notes | During official OECD testing the Challenger 555B with CVT was unable to meet the advertised 3-point lift of 13,700 pounds. |
| Variants | |
| 6485 | similar Massey Ferguson model |
| 7485 | similar Massey Ferguson model |
| Challenger MT555B Engine | |
| Engine | Caterpillar 6.0L 6-cyl diesel |
| Details | Engine details ... |
| Challenger MT555B Transmissions | |
| Transmission | continuously variable transmission 32-speed partial power shift |
| Details | 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 |
| 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 | 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 PTO Type | 540/1000
540/540E/1000 (optional) |
| Engine RPM | 540@1890
540E@1523
1000@2000
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| 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 |
| Details | Full dimensions and tires ... |
| MT555B 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 |
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