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Challenger MT545E

Challenger MT545E — MT500E Series · 165 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Challenger MT545E is a tractor with a rated output of 165 hp, categorising it among the more powerful models in its class. It was manufactured from 2015 to 2020. Equipped with a 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel liquid-cooled engine, the Challenger MT545E features four-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission. This model is suitable for tracts of land typically ranging from 600 to 1,500 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
165 hp
Max power
123.5 kW

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
112 rows
Recorded power
165 hp
Transmissions
24-speed six-speed power shift
Production years
2015-2020
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerChallenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USAReference
Four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockelectro-hydraulic front and rearReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Auto-Guide 3000Reference

Variants

7718similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Engine

AGCO Power 6.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)123.0 kWReference
Engine (max)149.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)103.0 kWReference
AGCO PowerReference
turbocharged intercooled dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke108 x 120 mmReference
EmissionsTier IVReference
Emission controlselective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)123.0 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)149.1 kWReference
Air cleanerdry elementReference
Rated RPM2100Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Max power123.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed114.9 kWReference
Max power103.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed116.4 kWReference
Max power99.0 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,100 RPMReference
Emissions complianceTier IV | selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Bore and stroke4.252x4.724 inchesReference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

24-speed six-speed power shiftReference
continuously-variable transmission (CVT)Reference
TransmissionAutoPower VIReference
Typesix-speed power shiftReference
Gears24 forward and reverseReference
TransmissionTechStarReference
Typecontinuously-variable transmission (CVT)Reference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission TypeCVTReference
Wheel Drive4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)100.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)123.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system60.2 LReference
Hydraulic system99.9 LReference
Typeclosed-center load sensingReference
Capacity60.2 LReference
Capacity99.9 LReference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Valves3 or 4Reference
SCV flow99.9 lpmReference
Total flow109.8 lpmReference
Total flow189.2 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear lift (at ends)4037 kgReference
Rear lift (at ends)7030 kgReference
Front HitchIIReference
Front lift (at ends)2812 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Rear PTO Type540/540E/1000/1000EReference
Power at rated PTO speed120.5 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed122.8 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel302.8 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)30.3 LReference
Fuel tank302.8 LReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank30.3 LReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference

Test results

OECD 2993: diesel AutoPower VI 4WDReference
OECD 2990: diesel TechStar CVT 4WDReference
Diesel AutoPower VI 4WDMay 2016 - August 2016, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2993 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use34.1 l/hourReference
Fuel use33.3 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3B used for power test.Reference
Max pull6384 kgReference
Gear 1F used for pull test.Reference
Diesel TechStar CVT 4WDJuly 2016 - August 2016, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2990 fileReference
Fuel use34.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use34.8 l/hourReference
Pull at 10.12KPHReference
Max pull7076 kgReference
Pull at 4.19KPHReference

General

Make & ModelChallenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Cruise controlAvailableReference
SCV controlJoystickReference
Country of manufacturerUSAReference

Power

Rated Power165 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power135 hpReference
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

BrakesHydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Steering typePower steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)50 gpmReference
Hydraulics TypeClosed-Center Load SensingReference
Maximum operating pressure2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves3 or 4 ValvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IIReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity7,030.7 kgReference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IIReference

Operator station

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

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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