Challenger
Challenger MT685D
The Challenger MT685D is a row-crop tractor produced from 2011 to 2013 as part of the MT600D Series by Challenger, a part of AGCO. It features an AGCO Power 8.4L 6-cylinder turbocharged air-to-air intercooled diesel engine with 340 hp gross power and a Techstar continuously variable transmission (CVT). The tractor includes four-wheel drive, hydrostatic power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and optional pneumatic or hydraulic trailer brakes. It has a fuel capacity of 167 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 29.1 gallons. The MT685D offers a rear Cat III hitch with 22760 lbs lift capacity and optional front hitch. PTO options include independent electro-hydraulic clutch with multiple speed settings. Dimensions include a 122-inch wheelbase, 215.7-inch length, and 141-inch cab height, with standard agricultural tires sized 480/70R34 front and 520/85R46 rear. Electrical system features a 240 amp alternator and two 12-volt batteries. The tractor was originally priced at $335,497 in 2014 and built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA.
Power340 hp
Founded2011 - 2013
ModelMT685D
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger MT685D
Power
| PTO (tested) | 333.2 hp (248.5 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 290 hp (216.3 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 340 hp (253.5 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 245.7 hp (183.2 kW) |
Tires
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 480/70R34, Rear: 520/85R46 |
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Engine
| Type | turbocharged air-to-air intercooled diesel |
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| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Emissions | Interim Tier IV |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.370x5.709 inches (111 x 145 mm) |
| Compression | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel system | electronic high-pressure common rail |
| Pre-heating | thermostart |
| Displacement | 513.8 ci (8.4 L) |
| Manufacturer | AGCO Power |
| Maximum Power | 370 hp (275.9 kW) |
| Power (gross) | 340 hp (253.5 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Emission control | selective catalytic reduction (SCR) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 167 gal (632.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 29.1 gal (110.1 L) |
| Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 16 gal (60.6 L) |
Dimensions
| Length | 215.7 inches (547 cm) |
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| Rear axle | 4.33 by 105 inches (109 by 2667 mm), 4.33 by 118 inches (109 by 2997 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 122 inches (309 cm) |
| Front axle | 4WD, 4WD Quadlink Suspension |
| Max weight | 33070 lbs (15000 kg) |
| Height (cab) | 141 inches (358 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 24250 lbs (10999 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 240 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center load sensing (CCLS) |
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| Valves | 4 to 6 |
| Capacity | 29.1 gal (110.1 L) |
| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
| SCV flow | 26.4 gpm (99.9 lpm) |
| Total flow | 46 gpm (174.1 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Cab | standard with air-conditioning and OptiRide Plus hydraulic suspension AGCO System 150 (optional); AGCOMMAND (optional) |
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| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Trailer brakes | pneumatic (optional), hydraulic (optional) |
| Four-wheel drive | yes |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
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| Series | MT600D Series |
| Built in | Jackson, Minnesota, USA |
| Original price | $335,497 in 2014 |
| Years produced | 2011 - 2013 |
Transmission
| Type | continuously variable transmission |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Transmission | Techstar CVT |
Tractor hitch
| Drawbar | Cat. 3, Cat. 3 Heavy-Duty (optional), Cat. 4 (optional) |
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| Rear Type | Cat III |
| Rear lift | 22760 lbs (10323 kg) |
| Front Hitch | Cat III (optional) |
| Front lift (at ends) | 11000 lbs (4989 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Engine RPM | 540E@1577, 1000E@1605, 1000@1970 |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000/1000E (1.75), 540E/1000/1000E (optional) |