Challenger MT455 Specs ( 2002-2004 )
Overview
The Challenger MT455 is a utility farm tractor manufactured in England between 2002 and 2004, featuring a Perkins 4.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. It was produced in both 2WD and 4WD configurations with options for a cab or a two-post folding ROPS, and it is documented as being similar to the Massey Ferguson 4245, 4243, and 4345 models.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The Perkins 3054 DITA engine is rated at 2200 RPM, delivering a tested PTO maximum power of 77.9 hp and a tested drawbar power of 63.2 hp according to OCED Test 1802.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
This model offers 12-speed syncromesh, 12-speed mechanical shuttle, or 24-speed power shuttle transmissions paired with a wet disc clutch and available in two- or four-wheel drive layouts.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The tractor is equipped with an open center hydraulic system providing a total flow of 25 gpm and a Category II rear hitch featuring electronic draft control with a lift capacity of 4100 lbs.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in England / The Challenger MT455 is similar to the Massey Ferguson 4245, 4243, and 4345. |
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| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
Engine
| Cab Fuel tank | 34 gal (128.7 L) |
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| Engine type | Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl diesel |
| ROPS Fuel tank | 29.1 gal (110.1 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x5.00 inches (100 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 17.3:1 |
| Description | Perkins 3054 DITA / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 243 ci (4.0 L) |
| Pre-heating | thermostart |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 63.2 hp (47.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 75 hp (55.9 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 77.9 hp (58.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | wet disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 24 forward and reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and reverse |
| Type | power shuttle / syncromesh / mechanical shuttle |
| Transmission type | 24-speed power shuttle / 12-speed syncromesh / 12-speed mechanical shuttle |
| Transmission type | 24-speed power shuttle / 12-speed syncromesh / 12-speed mechanical shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post folding ROPS. Cab available with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 3046 psi (210.0 bar) |
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| SCV flow | 10 gpm (37.9 lpm) |
| Total flow | 25 gpm (94.6 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 to 4 |
Hitch
| Control | electronic draft control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4100 lbs (1859 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 14.9R34 |
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| Ag rear | 18.4R34 |
| Height (cab) | 101 inches (256 cm) |
| Height (Folded ROPS) | 79 inches (200 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 104 inches (264 cm) |
| Length | 163 inches (414 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 93 inches (236 cm) |
| Width | 81 inches (205 cm) |
| Front tire | 14.9R34 |
| Rear tire | 18.4R34 |
| Weight | 6211 to 8287 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 93 inches (236 cm) |
Challenger MT455 Weight
| 2WD Cab | 7735 lbs (3508 kg) |
|---|---|
| 2WD ROPS | 6211 lbs (2817 kg) |
| 4WD Cab | 8287 lbs (3758 kg) |
| 4WD ROPS | 6546 lbs (2969 kg) |
OCED Tractor Test 1802
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDJune 1998 - November 1998, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1802 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 2M used for power test. / Gear 1L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 4.8 gal/hour (18.2 l/hour) / 5.1 gal/hour (19.3 l/hour) / 4.8 gal/hour (18.2 l/hour) / 5.2 gal/hour (19.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 77.9 hp (58.1 kW) / 63.2 hp (47.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 8950 lbs (4059 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 75.2 hp (56.1 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 77.5 hp (57.8 kW) |
References
| Description | MT400 - Serious Machinery to take on any challenge published in 2002, by AGCO |
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Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #S278A
Test Date:
June to November, 1998
Location:
Silsoe Research Institute, Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedford, England MK45 4HS
This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.
No PTO performance data available.