Challenger

Challenger MT665B

The Challenger MT665B is a row-crop tractor produced from 2005 to 2008 as part of the MT600B Series. Manufactured by Challenger, a part of AGCO, it was built in Beauvais, France. It features a powerful Sisu 8.4L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine delivering 290 hp, with advanced electronic direct injection and a 24-valve configuration. The tractor offers both a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and an 18-speed power shift option. It includes four-wheel drive, electrohydraulic differential locks, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and optional trailer brakes. The cab comes standard with heat and A/C, with optional pneumatic suspension and automatic climate control. The MT665B has a fuel capacity of 159 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 26.4 gallons. Its rear hitch is category III with a lift capacity of 15,600 lbs, and an optional front hitch is available. The tractor's dimensions include a 121.1 inch wheelbase, 206 inch length, and 123.6 inch cab height. It weighs between 19,550 and 20,290 lbs operating weight, with ballasted weight up to 29,050 lbs. Tires are sized 380/85R34 front and 480/80R46 rear. Electrical system features a 150 amp alternator and two 12-volt batteries.
Power290 hp
Founded2005 - 2008
ModelMT665B

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger MT665B

Power
Engine power290 hp (216.3 kW)
PTO (tested)267.9 hp (199.8 kW)
PTO (claimed)240 hp (179.0 kW)
Drawbar (tested)231.2 hp (172.4 kW)
Tires
Rear tire480/80R46
Front tire380/85R34
Engine
Typeturbocharged diesel
ModelSisu 84ETA
Power290 hp (216.3 kW)
Coolingliquid-cooled vertical inline
Idle RPM800-2350
Cylinders6-cylinder 24-valve
Rated RPM2200
Air cleanerdual paper elements
Bore/Stroke4.370x5.709 inches (111 x 145 mm)
Fuel systemelectronic direct injection
Pre-heating1000W coolant heater (Optional)
Displacement513 ci (8.4 L)
Oil capacity20 qts (18.9 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity35.6 qts (33.7 L)
Compression ratio17.5:1
Weight
Shipping19,550 lbs (8867 kg)
Ballasted29,050 lbs (13177 kg)
Operating20,290 lbs (9203 kg)
Max Drawbar5620 lbs (2549 kg)
Max rear axle17044 lbs (7731 kg)
Max front axle10861 lbs (4926 kg)
Capacity
Fuel159 gal (601.8 L)
Hydraulic system26.4 gal (99.9 L)
Dimensions
Width118 inches (299 cm)
Length206 inches (523 cm)
Wheelbase121.1 inches (307 cm)
Rear tread60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm)
Height (cab)123.6 inches (313 cm)
Bar rear axle4.33 by 118 inches (109 by 2997 mm)
Ground clearance22.4 inches (56 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Batteries2
Battery CCA775
Battery volts12
Charging amps150
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typepressure flow compensated (PFC)
Valves4 to 6
Capacity26.4 gal (99.9 L)
Pressure2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Total flow39 gpm (147.6 lpm)
Mechanical
Cabstandard with heat and A/C. Optional pneumatic cab suspension and automatic climate control.
DriveFour-wheel drive
BrakesHydraulic wet disc brakes
Final drivesinboard planetary
Power steeringYes
Trailer brakeshydraulic (Optional)
Differential lockelectrohydraulic front and rear
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
SeriesMT600B Series
Built inBeauvais, France
Years produced2005 - 2008
Transmission
Optionscontinuously variable transmission (CVT), 18-speed power shift
Gears CVTinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)
TechStar CVTcontinuously variable transmission (CVT)
CVT oil capacity70.8 qts (67.0 L)
Power shift typepower shift
Power shift gears18 forward and 9 reverse
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeIII
Front lift7,700 lbs (3492 kg)
Front HitchII (Optional)
Optional front lift12,100 lbs (5488 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)15,600 lbs (7076 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectro-hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTOindependent
Engine RPM540@2037, 540E@1598, 1000@2031
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375), 540/540E (Optional), 1000 (1.375), 1000 (1.75)