Challenger

Challenger MT545D

The Challenger MT545D is a row-crop tractor produced from 2013 to 2014 as part of the MT500D Series. Manufactured by Challenger, a part of AGCO, it was built in Beauvais, France. It features a 165 hp AGCO Power 6.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine with Interim Tier IV emissions and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emission control. The tractor offers two transmission options: a 24-speed six-speed power shift (AutoPower VI) and a continuously variable transmission (TechStar CVT). It has four-wheel drive, hydrostatic power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a cab with air-conditioning. The hydraulics system is a closed center load sensing (CCLS) type with 2900 psi pressure and 29 gpm total flow. The tractor hitch includes a category 2 drawbar and electronic lower link draft control. The rear PTO is independent with multiple speed options. Standard tires are 380/85R28 front and 460/85R38 rear. Electrical system includes dual batteries and a 175 amp alternator with an optional dual 120A alternator for 240 amps total capacity. Original prices ranged from $140,255 to $171,464 depending on the model variant.
Power165 hp
Founded2013 - 2014
ModelMT545D

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger MT545D

Power
Engine power165 hp (123.0 kW)
PTO (tested)156.2 hp (116.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)130 hp (96.9 kW)
Drawbar (tested)118.7 hp (88.5 kW)
Engine
Typeturbocharged intercooled diesel
ModelAGCO Power 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Power165 hp (123.0 kW)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders6-cylinder
EmissionsInterim Tier IV
Fuel tank82 gal (310.4 L)
Air cleanerdual stage dry
Bore/Stroke4.252x4.724 inches (108 x 120 mm)
Fuel systemelectronic high pressure common rail
Displacement402.5 ci (6.6 L)
Starter volts12
Emission controlselective catalyitic reduction (SCR)
Exhaust fluid (DEF)8 gal (30.3 L)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Batteries2
Battery CCA600
Battery volts12
Charging amps175, 240 (Total capacity with dual 120A alternator option)
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center load sensing (CCLS)
Valves2 to 4
Pressure2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Total flow29 gpm (109.8 lpm)
Mechanical
Cabstandard with air-conditioning. AGCO System 150 (optional); AGCOMMAND (optional)
DriveFour-wheel drive
BrakesHydraulic wet disc brakes
Steeringhydrostatic power
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Built inBeauvais, France
ManufacturerChallenger (a part of AGCO)
Original price$140,255 (2013 classic), $162,986 (2013 deluxe), $171,464 (2013 deluxe)
Transmission
AutoPower VIsix-speed power shift, 24 forward and reverse gears
TechStar CVTcontinuously variable transmission, infinite forward and reverse gears
Transmission options24-speed six-speed power shift, continuously variable transmission
Tractor hitch
Controlelectronic lower link draft control
DrawbarCat. 2
Rear TypeIII/II
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire460/85R38
Front tire380/85R28
Bar rear axle3.23 by 80 inches (82 by 2032 mm)
Long bar rear axle3.23 by 105 inches (82 by 2667 mm)
Bar rear axle (CVT)3.74 by 90 inches (94 by 2286 mm)
Standard tires (ag)Front: 380/85R28. Rear: 460/85R38
Long bar rear axle (CVT)3.74 by 113 inches (94 by 2870 mm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000, 540/540E/1000, 540E/1000E/1000/1000E