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Challenger MT495D Specs ( 2014-2016 )

Name: Challenger MT495D
Brand: Challenger

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Nebraska Test #921

Challenger MT495D

Max Drawbar HP 109.3 hp

Max Pull 14,005 lbs

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Overview

The Challenger MT495D is a utility farm tractor produced from 2014 to 2016, powered by a 150 hp AGCO Power 4.9L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. It features a 105-inch wheelbase and was available with either a 24-speed power shift or a Techstar CVT transmission. Standard equipment includes four-wheel drive, a 12,500-lb shipping weight, and a Category III/II rear hitch with electronic draft sensing.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power Performance: According to Nebraska Tractor Test data, this model achieved a maximum tested PTO output of 140.7 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 14,005 lbs.

Transmission Configuration: The tractor is listed with two transmission options: the AutoPower VI 24-speed power shift or the Techstar continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Rear Lift and Hydraulics: The unit features a rear lift capacity of 11,400 lbs at 24 inches, supported by a closed center load sensing (CCLS) hydraulic system with two to four valves.

Production

Description	Utility tractor
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)

Engine

Engine type	AGCO Power 4.9L 4-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	9.2 gal (34.8 L)
Fuel tank	64 gal (242.2 L)
Air cleaner	dual dry element
Bore/Stroke	4.251x5.276 inches (108 x 134 mm)
Description	AGCO Power 49AWI / turbocharged air-to-air intercooled diesel / 4-cylinder 16-valve / liquid-cooled
Displacement	299 ci (4.9 L)
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Emissions	Interim Tier IV
Fuel system	electronic high pressure common rail
Power (gross)	150 hp (111.9 kW)
Pre-heating	thermostart
Rated RPM	2200
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	98.7 hp (73.6 kW)
Engine (gross)	150 hp (111.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)	120 hp (Techstar CVT) (89.5 kW)
PTO (tested)	140.7 hp (104.9 kW)

Transmission

Description	Six power shift gears in four ranges.
Gears	24 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse
Transmission	AutoPower VI / Techstar CVT
Type	six speed power shift / continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Description	continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission type	24-speed six speed power shift
Description	continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission type	24-speed six speed power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Description	Wet disc brakes
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power

Hydraulics

SCV flow	15 gpm (open center) (56.8 lpm)
Type	closed center load sensing (CCLS)
Valves	2 to 4

Hitch

Control	electronic lower link draft sensing
Drawbar	Cat. 2
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	11400 lbs (5171 kg)
Rear Type	III/II

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery CCA	600
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	175
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Bar rear axle	3.23 by 80 inches (82 by 2032 mm) / 3.23 by 105 inches (82 by 2667 mm) / 3.74 by 90 inches (94 by 2286 mm) / 3.74 by 113 inches (94 by 2870 mm)
Description	Flange rear axle
Shipping weight	12500 lbs (5670 kg)
Wheelbase	105 inches (266 cm)
Weight	12500 lbs (5670 kg)
Wheelbase	105 inches (266 cm)

OCED Tractor Test 2792

Description	Diesel CVT 4WDJuly 2013 - September 2013, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2792 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Pull at 8.44KPH / Pull at 3.6KPH
Fuel use	7.9 gal/hour (29.9 l/hour) / 7.6 gal/hour (28.8 l/hour) / 7.8 gal/hour (29.5 l/hour) / 7.3 gal/hour (27.6 l/hour)
Max power	140.7 hp (104.9 kW) / 98.7 hp (73.6 kW)
Max pull	14005 lbs (6352 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	127.5 hp (95.1 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	137.7 hp (102.7 kW)

References

Description	Challenger MT400B Series published in 2013, by AGCO / Challenger MT400B Series published in 2014, by AGCO

Variants

6616	similar Massey Ferguson model

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #921

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Test Date: July to September, 2013

Location: IRSTEA, Centre d'Antony, 1 rue Pierre-Gilles de Gennes CS 10030, Antony, France 92761

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.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

140.70 hp

@ 2000 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

127.50 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

137.70 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	454 lb.-ft. (615 Nm) at 1400 rpm
Torque Rise	49.0%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr	DEF gal/hr	DEF L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	127.50	95.10	2200	1080	7.55	28.59	0.32	1.23
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	140.70	104.90	2000		7.94	30.06	0.34	1.28

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
127.50	2200	7.55	0.41	16.88	0.32
109.30	2220	6.83	0.44	16.00	0.23
82.50	2231	5.53	0.47	14.91	0.19
55.10	2242	4.17	0.53	13.21	0.13
27.80	2252	2.96	0.74	9.39	N/A
N/A	2253	1.79	N/A	N/A	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip
Maximum Power—Turtle 8	98.70	73.60	7,060	31	5.24	2198	3.30
75% of Pull at Maximum Power—Turtle 8	71.90	53.60	5,295	24	5.09	2212	2.50
50% of Pull at Maximum Power—Turtle 8	47.20	35.20	3,420	15	5.18	2242	1.60
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—Turt...	70.80	52.80	5,215	23	5.09	1472	2.60
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—Turt...	47.90	35.70	3,450	15	5.20	1476	1.40

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	Slip	inHg	Crank Shaft RPM	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Consumption Kw H L	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km H	Temp F Air	Temp F Cooling
Turtle 3.5	83.50	62.30	14,005	62.30	2.24	14.20	30.10	2188	12.07	0.35	2.38	0.57	3.60	64	181
Turtle 4.5	101.00	75.30	12,410	55.20	3.05	8.30	30.10	2026	13.20	0.32	2.60	0.52	4.91	64	185
Turtle 6.5	107.50	80.20	9,485	42.20	4.25	5.80	30.10	2020	14.06	0.30	2.77	0.49	6.84	66	185
Turtle 8	109.30	81.50	8,405	37.40	4.88	3.50	30.10	2018	14.11	0.30	2.78	0.49	7.85	68	189
Turtle 10	108.20	80.70	6,045	26.90	6.71	3.00	30.10	1995	13.65	0.31	2.69	0.51	10.80	72	189
Turtle 12	106.60	79.50	5,060	22.50	7.90	2.50	30.10	2023	13.47	0.31	2.65	0.51	12.71	72	189
Turtle 14	101.80	75.90	4,450	19.80	8.58	2.10	30.10	2002	13.06	0.32	2.57	0.53	13.81	73	189
Rabbit 9	107.10	79.90	6,890	30.70	5.83	3.40	30.10	2017	13.35	0.32	2.63	0.52	9.38	75	185
Rabbit 12	106.30	79.30	5,240	23.30	7.61	2.80	30.10	2009	13.35	0.32	2.63	0.52	12.24	75	187
Rabbit 15	104.90	78.20	4,475	19.90	8.79	2.20	30.10	1998	13.20	0.32	2.60	0.52	14.14	75	189
Rabbit 17	101.40	75.70	3,720	16.50	10.22	1.80	30.10	2024	12.85	0.33	2.53	0.54	16.45	75	189

Category: II Quick Attach: No

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,930 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	31.30 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,930 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	31.40 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Engine

Make	AGCO Power Diesel
Type	four cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air intercooler and SCR (selective catalyst reduction) exhaust treatment
Displacement	299 cu in (4910 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.8 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Exhaust	vertical

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	CVT. A combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections allow an infinite speed adjustment within the ranges noted. The transmission has two mechanical ranges.
Wheelbase	105.10 in (2670 mm)
Front Tread Width	52.8" (1340 mm) to 87.8" (2230 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	52.8" (1340 mm) to 87.8" (2230 mm) in
Brakes	multiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	15,765 lbs ( 7,150 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 15W40

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 580/70R38; **; 14(100)
Front Tires	Two 480/70R28; **; 14(100)
Height of Drawbar	21.70 in (550 mm)
Ballast	Tested without ballast

Static Weight

Rear	9,295 lbs
Front	6,635 lbs
Total	15,930 lbs

Challenger MT495D Specs ( 2014-2016 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

OCED Tractor Test 2792

References

Variants

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

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

At No Load In Turtle 8

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks