Compare/Challenger 55 vs Challenger MT585E

Challenger 55 vs Challenger MT585E

Verdict: Challenger 55 vs Challenger MT585E

The Challenger 55 and the Challenger MT585E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger 55 leads on rated power with 225 hp against 220 hp. Challenger 55 holds more fuel (473.1 L vs 431.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT585E is the newer design (2015 vs 1996). In short: choose the Challenger 55 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT585E if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

225 hp

220 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 1C used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Steering

differential powerReference

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Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

473.1 LReference

431.5 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

142.4 kWReference

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Displacement

7.2 LReference

7.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

110 x 127 mmReference

108 x 134 mmReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

32.6 LReference

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Engine (gross)

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164.1 kWReference

Engine (max)

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193.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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127.1 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Rated Power (gross)

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164.1 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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193.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry elementReference

Compression

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17.8:1Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Max power

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127.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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149.9 kWReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,100 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IV | selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Bore and stroke

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4.252x5.276 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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17.8:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and 18 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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TechStarReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

Wheel Drive

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4 WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

167.8 kWReference

134.2 kWReference

Type

creeperReference

continuously-variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Pressure

189.6 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

3 or 4Reference

4Reference

Pump flow

208.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IIReference

III/IIINReference

Control

draft controlReference

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Rear lift

6804 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

540/540E/1000/1000EReference

Engine RPM

1000@1900Reference

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PTO (tested)

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165.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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99.9 LReference

Capacity

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99.9 LReference

SCV flow

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99.9 lpmReference

Total flow

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189.2 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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7575 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIINReference

Front lift (at ends)

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3607 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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161.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

218 cmReference

297 cmReference

Weight

11793 kgReference

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Length

535 cmReference

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Height (cab)

304 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

317 cmReference

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Gauge

152/172/182/193/203/223/228 cmReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Challenger 55 Tracks

Width

231 cmReference

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Variants

7724

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Capacities

Fuel

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431.5 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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41.6 LReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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41.6 LReference

Test results

Fuel use

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45.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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8219 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

SCV control

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joystickReference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

Power

Rated Power

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220 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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180 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

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Power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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50 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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Closed-Center Load SensingReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

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4 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category III/IIINReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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7,575 kgReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIINReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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TRUEReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Cab standard with air-conditioning. Auto-Guide 3,000Reference

Seat Suspension

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AvailableReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.