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Challenger MT465B Specs ( 2004-2013 )

Name: Challenger MT465B
Brand: Challenger

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Nebraska Test #Summary 517

Challenger MT465B

Max Drawbar HP 82.9 hp

Max Pull 8,385 lbs

Max Torque 1 lb-ft

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Overview

The Challenger MT465B is a utility farm tractor produced from 2004 to 2013 by AGCO in Beauvais, France. It features a Caterpillar 4.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, a 16-speed Autopower IV power shift transmission, and was available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power Output: In OCED Tractor Test 2270, the MT465B demonstrated a maximum PTO performance of 98.6 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 8,385 lbs.

Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration: The tractor is equipped with a Category II rear hitch featuring electronic top-link draft control and a lift capacity of 7,285 lbs at 24 inches.

Engine and Mechanical Specifications: The 268 ci Caterpillar engine is liquid-cooled with dual paper element air cleaners and is paired with a 40-gallon fuel tank and hydrostatic power steering.

Production

Description	Utility tractor / Built in Beauvais, France / The Challenger MT465B is similar to the Massey Ferguson 5460.
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)

Engine

Engine type	Caterpillar 4.4L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	40 gal (151.4 L)
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke	4.134x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm)
Compression	17.5:1
Description	Caterpillar 3054T / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical / This engine was alternative branded as a Perkins 1104C depending on market.
Displacement	268 ci (4.4 L)
Emissions	Tier 2
Power	105 hp (78.3 kW)
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	73.0 hp (54.4 kW)
PTO (claimed)	90 hp (67.1 kW)
PTO (tested)	98.6 hp (73.5 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	wet disc
Description	Four power shift gears in four ranges.
Gears	16 forward and reverse
Transmission	Autopower IV
Transmission type	16-speed four speed power shift
Type	four speed power shift

Mechanical

Cab	ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Description	Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic
Drive type	Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Steering	hydrostatic power

Hydraulics

Cab Type	closed center load sensing
Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow	26.4 gpm (open center) (99.9 lpm)
ROPS Type	open center
Valves	2 to 4

Hitch

Control	electronic top-link draft control
Rear Arms	telescopic stabilizers and link ends
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	7285 lbs (3304 kg)
Rear Type	II

PTO

Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Electrical

Battery volts	12
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Ag front	10.00-16 (2WD)
Ag rear	18.4R38
Description	Flange rear axle
Operating weight	9,170 lbs (2WD) (4159 kg)
Wheelbase	97 inches (246 cm)
Front tire	10.00-16
Rear tire	18.4R38
Weight	9170 to 9975 pounds
Wheelbase	97 inches (246 cm)

OCED Tractor Test 2270

Description	Diesel 16-speed 4WDApril 2004 - May 2004, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2270 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 1LC used for power test. / Gear 3TC used for pull test.
Fuel use	5.6 gal/hour (21.2 l/hour) / 6.2 gal/hour (23.5 l/hour) / 5.8 gal/hour (22.0 l/hour) / 6.2 gal/hour (23.5 l/hour)
Max power	98.6 hp (73.5 kW) / 73.0 hp (54.4 kW)
Max pull	8385 lbs (3803 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	90.8 hp (67.7 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	96.2 hp (71.7 kW)

References

Description	Challenger MT400B Product Information Guide published in 2003, by AGCO / Challenger MT400B Series published in 2004, by AGCO / Challenger Specialty Wheel Tractors published in 2007

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #Summary 517

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Test Date: April - May, 2004

Location: Groupement d'Antony, Parc de Touvoie, BP 44 Antony, Cedex, France 92163

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PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

90.80 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

96.20 hp

@ 1000 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	326.1 lb.-ft. (442.1 Nm) at 1373 rpm
Torque Rise	50.6%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM	Fuel gal/hr
Rated Engine Speed	90.80	67.70	2202	1101	6.18
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	96.20	71.70	2000	1000	5.83

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
90.80	2202	6.18	0.48	14.68	N/A
79.50	2269	5.83	0.52	13.65	N/A
60.90	2296	5.06	0.59	12.03	N/A
40.40	2310	4.35	0.77	9.26	N/A
20.40	2336	3.11	1.08	6.55	N/A
N/A	2356	2.17	N/A	N/A	N/A

Unballasted 2wd Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Kg Kw H	Fuel Kw H L	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cooling F
77.40	57.70	3,675	16.30	7.90	12.72	2203	5.00	29.90	Maximum Power—10th(1LD) Gear	12.33	0.35	2.43	0.57	64	192
60.20	44.90	2,770	12.30	8.15	13.12	2259	4.00	29.90	75% of Pull at Maximum Power—10th(1LD) Gear	10.47	0.41	2.06	0.68	64	192
40.90	30.50	1,845	8.20	8.31	13.38	2281	3.00	29.90	50% of Pull at Maximum Power—10th(1LD) Gear	8.23	0.52	1.62	0.86	64	190
60.20	44.90	2,755	12.30	8.20	13.19	1903	4.00	29.90	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—11th(2LC) Gear	12.78	0.34	2.52	0.56	64	189
41.40	30.90	1,870	8.30	8.31	13.38	1905	3.00	29.90	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—11th(2LC) Gear	10.71	0.40	2.11	0.66	64	187

Unballasted 2wd Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Kg Kw H	Fuel Kw H L	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cooling F
5th(3TC) Gear	63.00	47.00	6,900	30.70	3.42	5.51	2256	15.00	29.90	10.23	0.42	2.02	0.69	59	189
6th (3TD) Gear	76.20	56.80	6,800	30.20	4.20	6.76	2089	11.00	29.90	12.54	0.34	2.47	0.57	57	192
7th(4TC) Gear	78.00	58.20	6,790	30.20	4.31	6.93	2013	11.00	29.90	14.06	0.31	2.77	0.51	59	189
8th(1LC) Gear	81.10	60.50	6,285	28.00	4.84	7.79	1802	10.00	29.90	14.21	0.30	2.80	0.50	59	194
9th(4TD) Gear	80.50	60.00	6,000	26.70	5.03	8.10	1817	9.00	29.90	14.72	0.29	2.90	0.48	59	192
10th (1LD) Gear	82.90	61.80	4,880	21.70	6.37	10.25	1806	6.00	29.90	14.97	0.29	2.95	0.47	59	190
11th (2LC) Gear	82.30	61.40	4,050	18.00	7.62	12.27	1801	6.00	29.90	15.06	0.29	2.97	0.47	57	192
12th (2LD) Gear	80.10	59.70	3,075	13.70	9.76	15.70	1804	5.00	29.90	14.22	0.30	2.80	0.50	57	194

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Air °C	Cool °F	Cool °C	Barometer Inch Hg	Barometer Kpa	Condition	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Kg Kw H	Fuel Kw H L	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
73.00	54.40	4,410	19.60	6.20	9.98	2200	4.90	64	18	192	89	30.00	101.70	Maximum Power—8th(1LC) Gear	11.77	0.37	2.32	0.60
56.70	42.30	3,305	14.70	6.43	10.35	2262	4.10	64	18	192	89	30.00	101.70	75% of Pull at Maximum Power—8th(1LC) Gear	10.30	0.42	2.03	0.69
38.50	28.70	2,200	9.80	6.56	10.56	2277	3.00	64	18	192	89	30.00	101.70	50% of Pull at Maximum Power—8th(1LC) Gear	7.41	0.58	1.46	0.96
56.70	42.30	3,285	14.60	6.47	10.42	1799	3.90	64	18	187	86	30.00	101.70	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—10th(1LD) Gear	12.44	0.35	2.45	0.57
38.20	28.50	2,180	9.70	6.57	10.58	1813	3.30	64	18	187	86	30.00	101.70	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—10th(1LD) Gear	9.99	0.43	1.97	0.71

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Kg Kw H	Fuel Kw H L	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cooling F
5th (3TC) Gear	70.10	52.30	8,385	37.30	3.14	5.05	2091	15.20	30.00	12.03	0.36	2.37	0.59	54	192
6th (3TD) Gear	77.00	57.40	7,555	33.60	3.82	6.15	1895	9.90	30.00	13.10	0.33	2.58	0.54	54	190
7th(4TC) Gear	78.00	58.20	7,485	33.30	3.91	6.29	1805	9.50	30.00	13.76	0.31	2.71	0.52	54	190
8th(1LC) Gear	79.70	59.40	6,010	26.70	4.97	8.00	1803	7.00	30.00	13.86	0.31	2.73	0.51	55	194
9th(4TD) Gear	78.30	58.40	5,780	25.70	5.08	8.18	1800	6.80	30.00	13.54	0.32	2.67	0.52	55	194
10th (1LD) Gear	78.40	58.50	4,610	20.50	6.38	10.27	1801	5.50	30.00	13.86	0.31	2.73	0.51	57	190
11th (2LC) Gear	78.00	58.20	3,800	16.90	7.70	12.39	1801	5.00	30.00	13.71	0.32	2.70	0.52	57	194

Category: II Quick Attach: None

Lift Capacity

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,395 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	16.60 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,310 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	15.30 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Engine

Make	Perkins Diesel
Type	four cylinder vertical with turbocharger and air to air intercooler
Displacement	268 cu in (4400 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.5 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	2WD and FWA
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with partial (2) range operator controlled powershift
Rear Tread Width	59.8 to 67.0 in
Brakes	multiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Sound Levels

Bystander	86.20 dB(A)
At No Load In 7th 4tc Gear 2wd	79.50 dB(A)
At No Load In 7th 4tc Gear Fwa Engaged	79.40 dB(A)

Challenger MT465B Specs ( 2004-2013 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

OCED Tractor Test 2270

References

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Unballasted 2wd Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Unballasted 2wd Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Test Remarks