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Challenger MT685E

Challenger MT685E — MT600E Series · 305 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Challenger MT685E is a tractor model with a rating of approximately 305 hp, positioning it at the more powerful end of its class. It was produced between 2014 and 2020. The MT685E features a 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission. Its operating weight is listed at 10800 kg, making it suitable for large-scale operations covering 1,500+ acres.

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

Rated power
305 hp
Max power
243.4 kW
Weight
10800 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
101 rows
Recorded power
305 hp
Recorded weight
10800 kg
Transmissions
continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Production years
2014-2020
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-hydraulicReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional OptiRide Plus hydraulic cab suspension. AgCommand ready; AUTO-GUIDE 3000Reference

Variants

8737similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Engine

AGCO POWER 8.4L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank628.3 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)59.8 LReference
Engine253.5 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)201.2 kWReference
AGCO POWERReference
turbocharged with air-to-air intercooler dieselReference
6-cylinder 24-valveReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement8.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke111 x 145 mmReference
EmissionsTier IVReference
Emission controlselective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Power253.5 kWReference
Maximum Power275.9 kWReference
Rated RPM2100Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Max power243.4 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed227.3 kWReference
Max power201.2 kWReference
Fuel TypedieselReference
No of Cylinders6 CylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,100 RPMReference
Emissions complianceTier IV | selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Bore and stroke4.37x5.71 inchesReference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
TransmissionTechstar CVTReference
Typecontinuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Transmission TypeCVTReference
forward and reverse optionscontinuously variable transmission - infinite F and (2-range) RReference
Wheel Drive4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)216.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)243.4 kWReference
Typeclosed center load sensing (CCLS)Reference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Valves4 to 6Reference
Pump flow204.4 lpmReference
Rear TypeIII/IVNReference
Rear lift (at ends)11999 kgReference
DrawbarCat. 3Reference
DrawbarCat 3 Heavy Duty (optional)Reference
DrawbarCat 4 (optional)Reference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000/1000E (1.75)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed234.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase309 cmReference
Weight10800 kgReference
Length555 cmReference
Height (cab)358 cmReference
Shipping weight10800 kgReference
Bar rear axle109 by 2667 mmReference
Bar rear axle109 by 2997 mmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps240 (twin 120A)Reference
Charging volts12Reference
Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel TechStar CVT 4WDJanuary 2015 - April 2015, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2910 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use66.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use65.9 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Pull at 10.39KPHReference
Max pull9922 kgReference
Pull at 2.55KPHReference

General

Make & ModelChallenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Cruise controlAvailableReference
Drawbar categoryCat. 3Reference
Rear Axle TypeBar: 4.33 by 105 inches | 4.33 by 118 inchesReference
Country of manufacturerUSAReference

Capacities

Capacity512.6 ciReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank59.8 LReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves24 ValvesReference
Hydraulics Typeclosed center load sensing (CCLS)Reference
Maximum operating pressure2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves4 to 6 ValvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category III/IVNReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity11,999.8 kgReference

Power

Rated Power340 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power290 hpReference
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

BrakesHydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Steering typehydrostatic powerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab358.1 cmReference
Overall Length555.2 cmReference
Overall weight10,800 kgReference

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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