Challenger
Challenger MT555D
The Challenger MT555D is a row-crop tractor produced from 2012 to 2014 as part of the MT500D Series by Challenger, a part of AGCO. It features a 6.6L AGCO Power 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine with 170 hp rated power and a maximum of 185 hp. The tractor offers transmission options including a 24-speed six-speed power shift (AutoPower VI) and a continuously variable transmission (TechStar CVT). It has a wheelbase of 117.8 inches, weighs 17000 lbs, and comes with standard agricultural tires sized 420/85R28 front and 480/80R42 rear. The tractor includes four-wheel drive, electro-hydraulic differential lock, hydrostatic power steering, and hydraulic wet disc brakes. It supports a rear PTO with multiple speed options and has a fuel capacity of 114 gallons. The MT555D was manufactured in Beauvais, France and Jackson, Minnesota, USA, with original prices ranging from $146,656 to $181,317 depending on the model variant.
Power170 hp
Founded2012 - 2014
ModelMT555D
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger MT555D
Power
| Engine power | 170 hp (126.8 kW) |
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| PTO (tested) | 173.3 hp (129.2 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 140 hp (104.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 123.8 hp (92.3 kW) |
Tires
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 420/85R28; Rear: 480/80R42 |
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Engine
| Type | turbocharged intercooled diesel |
|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp (126.8 kW) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Emissions | Interim Tier IV |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Air cleaner | dual stage dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.252x4.724 inches (108 x 120 mm) |
| Compression | 17.4:1 |
| Fuel system | electronic high pressure common rail |
| Pre-heating | thermostart |
| Displacement | 402.5 ci (6.6 L) |
| Manufacturer | AGCO Power |
| Maximum Power | 185 hp (138.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Emission control | selective catalyitic reduction (SCR) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 114 gal (431.5 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 26.4 gal (99.9 L) |
| Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 11 gal (41.6 L) |
Dimensions
| Length | 200.2 inches (508 cm) |
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| Wheelbase | 117.8 inches (299 cm) |
| Max weight | 27560 lbs (12501 kg) |
| Height (cab) | 120.8 inches (306 cm) |
| Bar rear axle | 3.23 by 80 inches (82 by 2032 mm) |
| Shipping weight | 17000 lbs (7711 kg) |
| Long bar rear axle | 3.23 by 105 inches (82 by 2667 mm) |
| Bar rear axle (CVT) | 3.74 by 90 inches (94 by 2286 mm) |
| Long bar rear axle (CVT) | 3.74 by 113 inches (94 by 2870 mm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery CCA | 600 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 175; 240 (Total capacity with dual 120A alternator option) |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center load sensing (CCLS) |
|---|---|
| Valves | 2 to 4 |
| Capacity | 26.4 gal (99.9 L) |
| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
| SCV flow | 24.3 gpm (92.0 lpm) |
| Total flow | 29 gpm (109.8 lpm) |
| Optional flow | 39 gpm (147.6 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Cab | standard with air-conditioning. AGCO System 150 (optional); AGCOMMAND (optional) |
|---|---|
| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Trailer brakes | hydraulic (optional), pneumatic (optional) |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic full locking |
Production
| Series | MT500D Series |
|---|---|
| Category | Row-Crop tractor |
| Factories | Beauvais, France; Jackson, Minnesota, USA |
| Original price | $146,656 (2013 classic), $171,007 (2013 deluxe), $181,317 (2013 deluxe) |
| Years produced | 2012 - 2014 |
Transmission
| AutoPower VI | six-speed power shift, 24 forward and reverse gears |
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| TechStar CVT | continuously variable transmission, infinite forward and reverse gears |
| Transmission options | 24-speed six-speed power shift; continuously variable transmission |
Tractor hitch
| Control | electronic lower link draft control |
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| Drawbar | Cat. 2 |
| Rear Type | III |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 12500 lbs (AutoPower) (5670 kg), 11650 lbs (CVT) (5284 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000; 540/540E/1000; 540E/1000E/1000 |