Tractor · 2002Unverified
Challenger MT565
Challenger MT565 — MT500 Series · 146 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
146 hp
Max power
115.7 kW
Weight
15555 to 16465 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerChallenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Beauvais, FranceReference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference
Variants
8240similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
Engine
SISU 6.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank408.8 LReference
Drawbar (tested)105.2 kWReference
SISUReference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled verticalReference
Displacement6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke108 x 120 mmReference
Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Max power115.7 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed109.0 kWReference
Max power105.2 kWReference
Transmission
18-speed full power shiftReference
32-speed partial power shiftReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears18 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutchwet discReference
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
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)108.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)115.7 kWReference
Typeclosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)Reference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Valves4Reference
Total flow109.8 lpmReference
Total flow147.6 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)6577 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed113.8 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase282 cmReference
Weight15555 to 16465 poundsReference
Front tire14L-16Reference
Rear tire20.8R42Reference
Ag front14L-16 (2WD)Reference
Ag front16.9R30 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear20.8R42Reference
Length502 cmReference
Width248 cmReference
Height (cab)304 cmReference
2WD Shipping weight7055 kgReference
4WD Shipping weight7468 kgReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Test results
Diesel 18-speed 4WDFebruary 1999 - June 1999, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1848 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use34.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use35.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use34.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use34.1 l/hourReference
Gear 10 used for power test.Reference
Max pull6325 kgReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.