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Challenger MT555B Tractor

Challenger MT555B

From the same series:

MT545B
MT565B

Introduction

Production Information of Challenger, MT555B

The production information of the tractor (MT555B) includes details about its manufacturing.

During official OECD testing the Challenger 555B with CVT was unable to meet the advertised 3-point lift of 13,700 pounds.
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Beauvais, France
ManufacturerChallenger (a part of AGCO)

Dimension and Tires Information of Challenger, MT555B

This section sums up the dimension and tires information of the tractor.

Rear tread59.2 to 120.5 inches [150 to 306 cm]
2WD Wheelbase121.4 inches [308 cm]
Height (cab)117.1 inches [297 cm]
Width81.1 inches [205 cm]
4WD Wheelbase118.7 inches [301 cm]
Bar rear axle3.74 by 98 inches [94 by 2489 mm]
Clearance (drawbar)15.4 inches [39 cm]
Length182.3 inches [463 cm]
Rear tread59.2 to 95.2 inches [150 to 241 cm (short bar)]
4WD Front tread61.2 to 89.2 inches [155 to 226 cm]
2WD Front tread64.1 to 83 inches [162 to 210 cm]
Bar rear axle3.74 by 118 inches [94 by 2997 mm]
Ag front420/90R30 (4WD)
Ag rear480/80R42
Ag front380/85R30
10.00-16 (2WD)
Ag rear520/85R42

Engine Specifications of Challenger, MT555B

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Caterpillar 3056C
Liquid-cooled vertical inline
6-cylinder
Turbocharged diesel
Coolant capacity29.6 qts [28.0 L]
Oil capacity20 qts [18.9 L]
Power153 hp [114.1 kW]
Compression17.5:1
Air cleanerDual paper elements
Displacement365.2 ci [6.0 L]
EmissionsTier II
Cooling systemViscous fan
Bore/Stroke3.937x5.00 inches [100 x 127 mm]
Starter volts12
Idle RPM800-2350
Rated RPM2200

Transmission Information of Challenger, MT555BY

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Transmission variants 1

TransmissionTechStar CVT
Oil capacity61.2 qts [57.9 L]
TypeContinuously variable transmission
GearsInfinite forward and reverse (two-range)

Transmission variants 2

Four synchronized gears (1-4) in two synchronized ranges (low/high) with a four-speed (A-D) power shift on the left-hand power shuttle lever.
TransmissionAutoPower IV
Oil capacity61.2 qts [57.9 L]
ClutchHydraulic wet disc
TypePartial power shift
Gears32 forward and reverse
Continuously variable transmission
32-speed partial power shift

Mechanical Specs of Challenger, MT555BY

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Cab standard with heat and A/C. Optional pneumatic cab suspension and automatic climate control.
Two- or four-wheel drive
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Power steering
Final drivesInboard planetary
Trailer brakesHydraulic OptOptional
Differential lockElectro-hydraulic front and rear

Power Information of Challenger, MT555BY

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1000@2000
Rear PTOIndependent
Engine RPM540@1890
540/540E/1000 OptOptional
ClutchElectro-hydraulic wet disc
540E@1523
Rear PTO Type540/1000