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Challenger MT555B

Challenger MT555B — Model year 2004-20072007-2011 · 134 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Challenger MT555B is a tractor model rated at 134 hp, positioning it among the higher-powered machines in its class. Manufactured from 2004 to 2011, this model features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with four-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission. The listed weight for the MT555B ranges from 14028 to 15060 pounds. It is suitable for tasks involving areas of approximately 200–800 acres.

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

Rated power
134 hp
Max power
105.3 kW
Weight
14028 to 15060 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
174 rows
Recorded power
134 hp
Transmissions
32-speed partial power shift
Production years
2004-2011
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerChallenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Beauvais, FranceReference
During official OECD testing the Challenger 555B with CVT was unable to meet the advertised 3-point lift of 13,700 pounds.Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesinboard planetaryReference
Differential lockelectro-hydraulic front and rearReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Trailer brakeshydraulicReference
Cab standard with heat and A/C. Optional pneumatic cab suspension and automatic climate control.Reference

Variants

6485similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
7485similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Engine

Caterpillar 6.0L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine114.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)86.9 kWReference
Caterpillar 3056CReference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled vertical inlineReference
Displacement6.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke100 x 127 mmReference
EmissionsTier IIReference
Power114.1 kWReference
Cooling systemviscous fanReference
Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference
Compression17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Idle RPM800-2350Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity18.9 LReference
Coolant capacity28.0 LReference
Max power105.3 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed99.8 kWReference
Max power86.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed98.4 kWReference
Max power84.1 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,200 RPMReference
Emissions complianceTier IIReference
Bore and stroke3.937x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio17.5:1Reference

Transmission

continuously variable transmissionReference
32-speed partial power shiftReference
TransmissionTechStar CVTReference
Typecontinuously variable transmissionReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (two-range)Reference
Oil capacity57.9 LReference
TransmissionAutoPower IVReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears32 forward and reverseReference
Clutchhydraulic wet discReference
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
Transmission TypeIVTReference
Wheel Drive4WDReference
Rear Axle Drive Typeinboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)96.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)105.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system70.0 LReference
Hydraulic system99.9 LReference
Typeclosed center PFCReference
Capacity70.0 LReference
Capacity99.9 LReference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Valves4Reference
Total flow109.8 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IIIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)6667 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)6214 kgReference
Front HitchoptionalReference
Front lift (at ends)2494 kgReference
Front lift (at ends)3492 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Clutchelectro-hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Rear PTO Type540/540E/1000Reference
Engine RPM540@1890Reference
Engine RPM540E@1523Reference
Engine RPM1000@2000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed104.2 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed104.4 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel378.5 LReference
Fuel tank378.5 LReference
Crankcase oil volume20 qtsReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase308 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase301 cmReference
Weight14028 to 15060 poundsReference
Front tire420/90R30Reference
Rear tire520/85R42Reference
Ag front420/90R30 (4WD)Reference
Ag front10.00-16 (2WD)Reference
Ag rear520/85R42Reference
Ag front380/85R30Reference
Ag rear480/80R42Reference
Length463 cmReference
Width205 cmReference
Height (cab)297 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)39 cmReference
Bar rear axle94 by 2997 mmReference
Bar rear axle94 by 2489 mmReference
2WD Front tread162 to 210 cmReference
4WD Front tread155 to 226 cmReference
Rear tread150 to 306 cmReference
Rear tread150 to 241 cmReference
Shipping6363 kgReference
Shipping6589 kgReference
Shipping6831 kgReference
Ballasted8139 kgReference
Max Drawbar1835 kgReference
2WD Max front axle2360 kgReference
4WD Max front axle4599 kgReference
Max rear axle7400 kgReference

MT555B Serial Numbers

2004N00001Reference
2005P00001Reference
2006R00001Reference
2007S00001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps120Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA420Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Total cold cranking amps420 CCAReference

Test results

OECD 2306: diesel AutoPower IV 4WDReference
OECD 2333: diesel CVT 4WDReference
Diesel AutoPower IV 4WDSeptember 2005 - October 2005, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2306 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use32.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use33.3 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use36.3 l/hourReference
Gear 3TD used for power test.Reference
Max pull5760 kgReference
Gear 2TA used for pull test.Reference
Diesel CVT 4WDApril 2005 - 2005, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2333 fileReference
Fuel use32.9 l/hourReference
Fuel use33.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use35.6 l/hourReference
Pull at 7.7 KPHReference
Max pull6556 kgReference
Pull at 4.2 KPHReference

Speeds

50 KPH speeds available with front-axle suspension.Reference
With 20.8R38 rear tires.Reference

General

Make & ModelChallengerReference
SCV controlJoystickReference
Rear Axle TypeBar Axle - StandardReference
Country of manufacturerFranceReference

PTO

PTO Power130 hpReference
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM1,000 RPMReference
Front PTO PowerAvailableReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed1,000@2,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

BrakesHydraulic wet discReference
Steering typePowerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)29 gpmReference
Hydraulics Typeclosed center PFCReference
Maximum operating pressure2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves4 ValvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category II/IIIReference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)Category optionalReference
Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points3,492.7 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase308.4 cmReference
Height Over Cab311.9 cmReference
Overall Length484.1 cmReference
Overall Width206 cmReference
Drawbar clearance39.1 cmReference
Overall weight6,831.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type520/85R42Reference
Rear wheel tread range59.2 to 120.5 inchesReference
Front Wheel Type420/90R30Reference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference
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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