The Challenger MT535 is a row-crop tractor produced from 2002 to 2003 as part of the MT500 Series. Manufactured by Challenger, a part of AGCO, it was built in Beauvais, France. It features a Caterpillar 6.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, with a 32-speed partial power shift AutoPower IV transmission. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive options, power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and an optional cab with air-conditioning. It has a closed center pressure flow compensated hydraulic system with 2900 psi pressure and 28 gpm total flow. The rear hitch is category II with a 7000 lbs lift capacity. The rear PTO is independent with 540/1000 rpm options. Dimensions include a 108.3 inch wheelbase, 179 inch length, and 88 inch minimum width. Weight varies from 9600 to 10763 pounds depending on configuration. Electrical system uses negative ground and an alternator charging system. Variants include a similar Massey Ferguson 6270 model. Related models are the MT535B and MT545.
Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger MT535
Power
PTO (tested):103.9 hp (77.5 kW)
PTO (claimed):100 hp (74.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested):98.8 hp (73.7 kW)
Engine
Type:turbocharged diesel
Model:Caterpillar 3056
Cooling:liquid-cooled vertical
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Rated RPM:2200
Air cleaner:dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke:3.937x5.00 inches (100 x 127 mm)
Displacement:365 ci (6.0 L)
Cab Fuel tank:59.4 gal (224.8 L)
Starter volts:12
ROPS Fuel tank:42.3 gal (160.1 L)
Compression ratio:16.0:1
Weight
Operating:9,600 lbs (2WD) (4354 kg), 10,540 lbs (4WD) (4780 kg)
2WD Cab Shipping:10185 lbs (4619 kg)
4WD Cab Shipping:10763 lbs (4882 kg)
2WD ROPS Shipping:9634 lbs (4369 kg)
4WD ROPS Shipping:10212 lbs (4632 kg)
Variants
6270:similar Massey Ferguson model
Electrical
Ground:negative
Charging system:alternator
Hydraulics
Type:closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)
Valves:2 to 4
Pressure:2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Total flow:28 gpm (106.0 lpm)
Mechanical
Cab:optional with air-conditioning
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering:Power steering
Production
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Series:MT500 Series
Built in:Beauvais, France
Years produced:2002 - 2003
Transmission
Name:AutoPower IV
Type:partial power shift
Gears:32 forward and reverse
Clutch:hydraulic wet disc
Description: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.