Compare/Challenger 55 vs Challenger MT655B

Challenger 55 vs Challenger MT655B

Verdict: Challenger 55 vs Challenger MT655B

The Challenger 55 and the Challenger MT655B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 225 hp. Challenger 55 is the lighter machine (11,793 kg vs 19,550 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT655B is the newer design (2005 vs 1996). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

225 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

Pull at 3.7 KPHReference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Steering

differential powerReference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

—

electrohydraulic front and rearReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

473.1 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

142.4 kWReference

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Displacement

7.2 LReference

8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

110 x 127 mmReference

111 x 145 mmReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

32.6 LReference

33.7 LReference

Engine

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193.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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160.8 kWReference

Power

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193.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

dual paper elementsReference

Pre-heating

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1000W coolant heaterReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Oil capacity

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67.0 LReference

Max power

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160.8 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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167.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and 18 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission

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TechStarReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

167.8 kWReference

164.1 kWReference

Type

creeperReference

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Pressure

189.6 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

3 or 4Reference

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

208.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IIReference

IIIReference

Control

draft controlReference

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Rear lift

6804 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1900Reference

1000@2031Reference

PTO (tested)

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188.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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99.9 LReference

Capacity

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99.9 LReference

Total flow

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147.6 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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7076 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIReference

Front lift

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5488 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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184.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

218 cmReference

307 cmReference

Weight

11793 kgReference

19550 to 20290 poundsReference

Length

535 cmReference

523 cmReference

Height (cab)

304 cmReference

313 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

317 cmReference

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Gauge

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

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Front tire

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380/85R34Reference

Rear tire

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480/80R46Reference

Ag front

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380/85R34Reference

Ag rear

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480/80R46Reference

Ground clearance

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56 cmReference

Bar rear axle

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109 by 2997 mmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

Shipping

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8867 kgReference

Operating

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9203 kgReference

Ballasted

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12056 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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2549 kgReference

Max front axle

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4926 kgReference

Max rear axle

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7731 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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150Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

—

775Reference

Challenger 55 Tracks

Width

231 cmReference

299 cmReference

Capacities

Fuel

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601.8 LReference

Test results

Fuel use

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51.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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11165 kgReference

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.