Compare/Challenger MT565 vs Challenger MT565B

Challenger MT565 vs Challenger MT565B

Verdict: Challenger MT565 vs Challenger MT565B

The Challenger MT565 and the Challenger MT565B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 146 hp. Challenger MT565B is the lighter machine (14,028 kg vs 15,555 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT565 holds more fuel (408.8 L vs 378.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT565B is the newer design (2004 vs 2002). 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

146 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Four synchronized gears (1-4) in two synchronized ranges (low/high) with a four-speed (A-D) power shift on the left-hand power shuttle lever.Reference

With 20.8R38 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

—

inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

—

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Steering

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Trailer brakes

—

hydraulic optionalReference

Variants

6490

—

similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

7490

—

similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

8240

similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

408.8 LReference

378.5 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

105.2 kWReference

93.2 kWReference

Displacement

6.6 LReference

6.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 120 mmReference

100 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

105.2 kWReference

89.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

109.0 kWReference

108.6 kWReference

Engine

—

125.3 kWReference

Emissions

—

Tier IIReference

Power

—

125.3 kWReference

Cooling system

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viscous fanReference

Idle RPM

—

800-2350Reference

Oil capacity

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57.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

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25.5 LReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

—

2,200 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

—

Tier IIReference

Bore and stroke

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3.937x5.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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17.5:1Reference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission

AutoPower IVReference

Transmission Type

—

IVTReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

—

inboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

108.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

115.7 kWReference

114.2 kWReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

4Reference

Total flow

147.6 lpmReference

109.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

II/IIIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

6577 kgReference

6214 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/540E/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

113.8 kWReference

113.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

—

99.9 LReference

Capacity

—

99.9 LReference

Front Hitch

—

optionalReference

Front lift (at ends)

—

3492 kgReference

Engine RPM

—

1000@2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

282 cmReference

308.4 cmReference

Weight

15555 to 16465 poundsReference

14028 to 15060 poundsReference

Front tire

14L-16Reference

420/90R30Reference

Rear tire

20.8R42Reference

520/85R42Reference

Ag front

16.9R30 (4WD)Reference

380/85R30Reference

Ag rear

20.8R42Reference

480/80R42Reference

Length

502 cmReference

463 cmReference

Width

248 cmReference

205 cmReference

Height (cab)

304 cmReference

286 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

7055 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

7468 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

—

308 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

—

301 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

—

39 cmReference

Bar rear axle

—

94 by 2489 mmReference

2WD Front tread

—

162 to 210 cmReference

4WD Front tread

—

155 to 226 cmReference

Rear tread

—

150 to 241 cmReference

Shipping

—

6831 kgReference

Ballasted

—

8910 kgReference

Max Drawbar

—

1835 kgReference

2WD Max front axle

—

2360 kgReference

4WD Max front axle

—

4599 kgReference

Max rear axle

—

7400 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

—

120Reference

Batteries

—

2Reference

Battery CCA

—

420Reference

Battery volts

—

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

—

420 CCAReference

Test results

Fuel use

34.1 l/hourReference

36.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

6325 kgReference

5894 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

—

378.5 LReference

MT565B Serial Numbers

2004

—

N00001Reference

2005

—

P00001Reference

2006

—

R00001Reference

2007

—

S00001Reference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

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ChallengerReference

SCV control

—

JoystickReference

Rear Axle Type

—

Bar Axle - StandardReference

Country of manufacturer

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FranceReference

PTO

PTO Power

—

145 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

—

1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

—

1,000@2,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

—

Hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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29 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

—

closed center PFCReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

—

4 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IIIReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

—

Category optionalReference

Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points

—

3,492.7 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

—

311.9 cmReference

Overall Length

—

484.1 cmReference

Overall Width

—

206 cmReference

Drawbar clearance

—

39.1 cmReference

Overall weight

—

6,831.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

—

520/85R42Reference

Rear wheel tread range

—

59.2 to 120.5 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

—

420/90R30Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

—

TRUEReference

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.