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Challenger MT495E Specs ( 2017-2020 )

Name: Challenger MT495E
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Nebraska Test #S1127

Challenger MT495E TECHSTAR DIESEL

Max Drawbar HP 128.1 hp

Max Pull 15,265 lbs

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Overview

The Challenger MT495E is a French-built utility farm tractor produced from 2017 to 2020, featuring an AGCO Power 4.9L four-cylinder diesel engine. This 4WD model is equipped with either a 24-speed powershift or a TechStar CVT transmission and is rated for a shipping weight of 15,432 lbs. Its configuration includes a Tier IV emission control system and an open center hydraulic pump flow of 26 gpm.

Ideal Applications

Nebraska Test Performance: In OCED tractor testing, the model achieved a maximum PTO output of 153.5 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 15,265 lbs with fuel consumption recorded at 8.5 to 9.1 gallons per hour.

Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity: The rear Category III/II hitch system utilizes telescopic link ends and is rated for a lift capacity of 11,244 lbs at 24 inches behind the lift points.

Chassis and Drive Configuration: This model is built on a 105-inch wheelbase and features electro-hydraulic front and rear differential locks along with a standard air-conditioned cab.

Production

Description	Utility tractor / Built in France
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)

Engine

Engine type	AGCO Power 4.9L 4-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	7.9 gal (29.9 L)
Fuel tank	67 gal (253.6 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.251x5.276 inches (108 x 134 mm)
Description	AGCO Power / intercooled turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	299 ci (4.9 L)
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction
Emissions	Tier IV
Fuel system	high-pressure common rail direct injection
Maximum Power	160 hp (119.3 kW)
Power	150 hp (111.9 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Torque	652 lb-ft (884.1 Nm)
Torque RPM	1600
Drawbar (tested)	128.1 hp (95.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)	140 hp (104.4 kW)
PTO (tested)	138.4 hp (103.2 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Gears	24 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse
Transmission	AutoPower VI / TechStar CVT
Type	six-speed power shift / continuously-variable transmission
Description	continuously-variable transmission
Transmission type	24-speed six-speed power shift
Description	continuously-variable transmission
Transmission type	24-speed six-speed power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning. Auto-Guide 3000 ((Optional))
Description	Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic front and rear
Drive type	Four-wheel drive

Hydraulics

Pump flow	26 gpm (98.4 lpm)
Type	open center
Valves	up to 5

Hitch

Rear Arms	telescopic link end
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	11244 lbs (5100 kg)
Rear Type	III/II

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Electrical

Battery volts	12
Charging amps	175
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Description	Flange rear axle / Bar rear axle
Shipping weight	15432 lbs (6999 kg)
Wheelbase	105 inches (266 cm)
Width	72 inches*Minimum width (182 cm)
Weight	15432 lbs (6999 kg)
Wheelbase	105 inches (266 cm)

OCED Tractor Test 3035

Description	Diesel CVT 4WDOctober 2016 - November 2016, Link: OCED Tractor Test 3035 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Pull at 7.69KPH / Pull at 3.57KPH
Fuel use	8.5 gal/hour (32.2 l/hour) / 8.9 gal/hour (33.7 l/hour) / 9.1 gal/hour (34.4 l/hour)
Max power	128.1 hp (95.5 kW)
Max pull	15265 lbs (6924 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	138.4 hp (103.2 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	153.5 hp (114.5 kW)

References

Description	MT400E Series Tractors published in 2016, by AGCO

Variants

6716S	similar Massey Ferguson model

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #S1127

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Test Date: October to November, 2016

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

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PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

153.50 hp

@ 1904 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

138.40 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

153.50 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	485 lb-ft (658 Nm)
Torque Rise	40.1%
At Engine RPM	1200 rpm

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr	DEF gal/hr	DEF L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	138.40	103.20	2099	8.48	32.10	0.57	2.17
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	153.50	114.50	1904	8.93	33.80	0.61	2.30

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
138.40	2099	8.48	0.43	16.32	0.57
118.40	2112	7.35	0.43	16.12	0.40
89.20	2126	5.96	0.47	14.97	0.31
59.70	2132	4.44	0.52	13.45	0.22
30.00	2141	3.00	0.70	10.00	0.11
N/A	2148	1.83	N/A	N/A	0.06

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F
Power at Rated Engine Speed - Turtle 8	113.00	84.30	8,365	37	5.07	8.16	2096	3.50	64	187
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed - Turt...	85.30	63.60	6,270	28	5.10	8.20	2119	2.60	63	187
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed - Turt...	57.50	42.90	4,180	19	5.16	8.30	2130	1.40	63	187
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - Tu...	85.40	63.70	6,295	28	5.09	8.19	1414	2.60	63	185
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - Tu...	57.90	43.20	4,205	19	5.16	8.31	1405	1.40	63	183

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	inHg	Temp Air F	Temp Cooling F
Turtle 3.5	90.30	15,265	2.22	2110	15.00	12.04	0.58	29.90	63	187
Turtle 4.5	111.70	14,885	2.81	2106	11.20	13.10	0.53	29.90	63	189
Turtle 6.5	125.00	12,005	3.90	1985	6.70	13.81	0.51	29.90	63	190
Turtle 8	128.10	10,050	4.78	1964	4.90	14.06	0.50	29.90	64	189
Turtle 10	127.30	7,600	6.28	1965	3.30	14.11	0.50	29.90	63	187
Turtle 12	126.50	6,700	7.08	1953	2.70	13.96	0.50	29.90	63	187
Turtle 14	121.80	5,575	8.19	1963	2.20	13.40	0.52	29.90	63	187
Rabbit 9	123.90	9,260	5.02	1950	3.60	13.65	0.51	29.90	59	187
Rabbit 12	124.80	6,250	7.49	1945	2.50	13.86	0.51	29.90	61	185
Rabbit 15	123.10	5,125	9.01	1976	2.00	13.55	0.52	29.90	63	187
Rabbit 17	119.50	4,405	10.17	1942	1.50	12.94	0.54	29.90	63	187

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	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst) and SCR (selective catalyst reduction) within a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

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.
Wheelbase	105.10 in (2670 mm)
Brakes	multiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	16,810 lbs ( 7,625 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 15W40 API service classification CJ-4

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 580/70R38; **; 14(100) psi(kPa)
Front Tires	Two 480/70R28; **; 14(100) psi(kPa)
Height of Drawbar	20.7 in (520 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	10,010 lbs
Front	6,965 lbs
Total	16,975 lbs

Challenger MT495E Specs ( 2017-2020 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

OCED Tractor Test 3035

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

Lift Capacity

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks