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Challenger MT555E

Challenger MT555E — MT500E Series · 170 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Challenger MT555E is a tractor featuring a rated output of 170 hp, making it a high-powered model within its class. It was manufactured from 2015 to 2020. The tractor is equipped with a 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel liquid-cooled engine, which powers four-wheel drive via a continuously variable transmission. It is designed for use on areas of approximately 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
170 hp
Max power
137.7 kW

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
117 rows
Recorded power
170 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

7719similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Engine

AGCO Power 6.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)126.8 kWReference
Engine (max)156.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)98.2 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)126.8 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)156.6 kWReference
Air cleanerdry elementReference
Compression17.4:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Max power137.7 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed120.1 kWReference
Max power96.6 kWReference
Max power132.4 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed113.2 kWReference
Max power98.2 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
Compression ratio17.4:1Reference
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 TypePowershiftReference
Wheel Drive4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)108.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)137.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system99.9 LReference
Typeclosed-center load sensingReference
Capacity99.9 LReference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Valves4Reference
SCV flow99.9 lpmReference
Total flow109.8 lpmReference
Total flow147.6 lpmReference
Total flow189.2 lpmReference
Rear TypeIII/IIINReference
Rear lift (at ends)6123 kgReference
Rear lift (at ends)7575 kgReference
Front HitchIIINReference
Front lift (at ends)3607 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/540E/1000Reference
Rear PTO Type540E/1000E/1000Reference
Rear PTO Type540/540E/1000/1000EReference
Power at rated PTO speed135.2 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed127.0 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel431.5 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)41.6 LReference
Fuel tank431.5 LReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank41.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase297 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference

Test results

OECD 2948: diesel CVT 4WDReference
OECD 2946: diesel AutoPower VI 4WDReference
Diesel CVT 4WD2/2016Link: OCED Tractor Test 2948 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use37.1 l/hourReference
Fuel use34.4 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use35.6 l/hourReference
Pull at 7.71KPHReference
Max pull7300 kgReference
Pull at 2.71KPHReference
Diesel AutoPower VI 4WDFebruary 2016 - March 2016, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2946 fileReference
Fuel use32.9 l/hourReference
Fuel use33.3 l/hourReference
Gear 3A used for power test.Reference
Max pull7178 kgReference
Gear 1E used for pull test.Reference

General

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

Power

Rated Power170 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power145 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 Valves4 ValvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category III/IIINReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity7,575 kgReference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IIINReference

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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