Challenger
Challenger MT545E
The Challenger MT545E is a row-crop tractor produced from 2015 to 2020 as part of the MT500E Series. Manufactured by Challenger, a part of AGCO, it was built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA. It features a 6.6L AGCO Power 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine with Tier IV emissions and selective catalytic reduction (SCR). The tractor offers 165 hp rated gross power and up to 200 hp maximum gross power. Transmission options include a 24-speed six-speed power shift (AutoPower VI) and a continuously-variable transmission (TechStar CVT). It has four-wheel drive, electro-hydraulic differential locks, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a cab with air-conditioning and Auto-Guide 3000. Fuel capacity is 80 gallons, with additional capacities for exhaust fluid and hydraulic systems. The tractor hitch supports rear and front lifts with capacities up to 15,500 lbs with CVT. PTO options include independent rear PTO with 540/1000 rpm and optional 540/540E/1000/1000E speeds. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery with alternator charging and negative ground.
Power165 hp
Founded2015 - 2020
ModelMT545E
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger MT545E
Power
| Engine (max) | 200 hp (149.1 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (tested) | 165.6 hp (123.5 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 135 hp (100.7 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 165 hp (123.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 138.1 hp (103.0 kW) |
Engine
| Type | turbocharged intercooled diesel |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Emissions | Tier IV |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Air cleaner | dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.252x4.724 inches (108 x 120 mm) |
| Displacement | 402 ci (6.6 L) |
| Manufacturer | AGCO Power |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Emission control | selective catalytic reduction (SCR) |
| Rated Power (gross) | 165 hp (123.0 kW) |
| Maximum Power (gross) | 200 hp (149.1 kW) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 80 gal (302.8 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 15.9 gal (AP6) (60.2 L), 26.4 gal (CVT) (99.9 L) |
| Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 8 gal (30.3 L) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed-center load sensing |
|---|---|
| Valves | 3 or 4 |
| Capacity | 15.9 gal (AP6) (60.2 L), 26.4 gal (CVT) (99.9 L) |
| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
| SCV flow | 26.4 gpm (99.9 lpm) |
| Total flow | 29 gpm (109.8 lpm), 50 gpm (189.2 lpm) Optional with CVT |
Mechanical
| Cab | standard with air-conditioning. Auto-Guide 3000 |
|---|---|
| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Power steering | Yes |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic front and rear |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | MT500E Series |
| Built in | Jackson, Minnesota, USA |
| Years produced | 2015 - 2020 |
Transmission
| TechStar | continuously-variable transmission (CVT) |
|---|---|
| AutoPower VI | six-speed power shift |
| Gears (TechStar) | infinite forward and reverse |
| Gears (AutoPower VI) | 24 forward and reverse |
| Transmission options | 24-speed six-speed power shift, continuously-variable transmission (CVT) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | II |
|---|---|
| Front Hitch | II |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 8900 lbs (4037 kg), 15500 lbs (7030 kg) Lift capacity with CVT transmission |
| Front lift (at ends) | 6200 lbs (2812 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Optional PTO | 540/540E/1000/1000E Optional |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |