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Challenger MT495E vs Challenger MT555B
Verdict: Challenger MT495E vs Challenger MT555B
The Challenger MT495E and the Challenger MT555B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT495E leads on rated power with 138 hp against 134 hp. Challenger MT495E is the lighter machine (6,999 kg vs 14,028 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT555B holds more fuel (378.5 L vs 253.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT495E is the newer design (2017 vs 2004). In short: choose the Challenger MT495E for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT555B 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Challenger
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
138 hp
134 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Pull at 3.57KPHReference
With 20.8R38 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Trailer brakes
—
hydraulicReference
Variants
6485
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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
7485
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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
6716S
similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
253.6 LReference
378.5 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
29.9 LReference
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Engine
111.9 kWReference
114.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
95.5 kWReference
86.9 kWReference
Displacement
4.9 LReference
6.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 134 mmReference
100 x 127 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Tier IIReference
Emission control
selective catalytic reductionReference
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Power
111.9 kWReference
114.1 kWReference
Maximum Power
119.3 kWReference
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Fuel system
high-pressure common rail direct injectionReference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Torque
884.1 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
103.2 kWReference
98.4 kWReference
Max power
95.5 kWReference
84.1 kWReference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
4 cylinderReference
6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,100 RPMReference
2,200 RPMReference
Emissions compliance
Tier IV | selective catalytic reductionReference
Tier IIReference
Engine torque at rated speed
295.7 kgReference
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Bore and stroke
4.251x5.276 inchesReference
3.937x5.00 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
viscous fanReference
Air cleaner
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dual paper elementsReference
Compression
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17.5:1Reference
Idle RPM
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800-2350Reference
Oil capacity
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57.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
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28.0 LReference
Compression ratio
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17.5:1Reference
Transmission
Transmission
TechStar CVTReference
AutoPower IVReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
32 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Transmission Type
CVTReference
IVTReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
4WDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
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inboard planetaryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
104.4 kWReference
96.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)
103.2 kWReference
105.3 kWReference
Type
continuously-variable transmissionReference
partial power shiftReference
Valves
up to 5Reference
4Reference
Pump flow
189.2 lpmReference
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Rear Type
III/IIReference
II/IIIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5100 kgReference
6214 kgReference
Rear Arms
telescopic link endReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/540E/1000/1000EReference
540/540E/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
114.5 kWReference
104.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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99.9 LReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Total flow
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109.8 lpmReference
Front Hitch
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optionalReference
Front lift (at ends)
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3492 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
266 cmReference
308.4 cmReference
Weight
6999 kgReference
14028 to 15060 poundsReference
Width
182 cmReference
205 cmReference
Shipping weight
6999 kgReference
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2WD Wheelbase
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308 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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301 cmReference
Front tire
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420/90R30Reference
Rear tire
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520/85R42Reference
Ag front
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380/85R30Reference
Ag rear
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480/80R42Reference
Length
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463 cmReference
Height (cab)
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297 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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39 cmReference
Bar rear axle
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94 by 2489 mmReference
2WD Front tread
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162 to 210 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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155 to 226 cmReference
Rear tread
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150 to 241 cmReference
Shipping
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6831 kgReference
Ballasted
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8139 kgReference
Max Drawbar
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1835 kgReference
2WD Max front axle
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2360 kgReference
4WD Max front axle
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4599 kgReference
Max rear axle
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7400 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
240Reference
120Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery CCA
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420Reference
Total cold cranking amps
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420 CCAReference
Test results
Fuel use
34.4 l/hourReference
35.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
6924 kgReference
6556 kgReference
General
Make & Model
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
ChallengerReference
Cruise control
AvailableReference
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SCV control
JoystickReference
JoystickReference
Rear Axle Type
Flange rear axle | Bar rear axleReference
Bar Axle - StandardReference
Country of manufacturer
FranceReference
FranceReference
Capacities
Capacity
299 ciReference
99.9 LReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
29.9 LReference
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Fuel
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378.5 LReference
Crankcase oil volume
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20 qtsReference
Power
Rated Power
150 hpReference
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PTO
PTO Power
140 hpReference
130 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
1,000 RPMReference
Front PTO Power
—
AvailableReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
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1,000@2,000 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
Hydraulic wet discReference
Hydraulic wet discReference
Steering type
Power steeringReference
PowerReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
open centerReference
closed center PFCReference
Remote Valves
up to 5 ValvesReference
4 ValvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category III/IIReference
Category II/IIIReference
Pump Rated Output (total)
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29 gpmReference
Maximum operating pressure
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2,900 psiReference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category optionalReference
Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points
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3,492.7 kgReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Width
182.9 cmReference
206 cmReference
Overall weight
6,999.8 kgReference
6,831.1 kgReference
Height Over Cab
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311.9 cmReference
Overall Length
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484.1 cmReference
Drawbar clearance
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39.1 cmReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Seat Suspension
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TRUEReference
MT555B Serial Numbers
2004
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N00001Reference
2005
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P00001Reference
2006
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R00001Reference
2007
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S00001Reference
Speeds
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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520/85R42Reference
Rear wheel tread range
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59.2 to 120.5 inchesReference
Front Wheel Type
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420/90R30Reference
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.