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Challenger MT535 Specs ( 2002-2003 )

Name: Challenger MT535
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Nebraska Test #3465

Challenger MT 535

Max Drawbar HP 99.2 hp

Max Pull 9,690 lbs

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Overview

The Challenger MT535 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured in Beauvais, France, between 2002 and 2003. It is powered by a Caterpillar 6.0L six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine and features the AutoPower IV 32-speed partial power shift transmission. The tractor was available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations with shipping weights ranging from 9,634 to 10,763 pounds.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power Output: According to Nebraska Tractor Test data, the MT535 achieved a maximum tested PTO output of 103.9 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 9,690 lbs.

Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications: The tractor is equipped with a closed center pressure flow compensated hydraulic system providing a 28 gpm total flow and a Type II rear hitch with a lift capacity of 7,000 lbs.

Transmission Configuration: The mechanical layout consists of an AutoPower IV system with 32 forward and reverse gears, utilizing four synchronized gears in two ranges and a four-speed power shift.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Beauvais, France
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)

Engine

Cab Fuel tank	59.4 gal (224.8 L)
Engine type	Caterpillar 6.0L 6-cyl diesel
ROPS Fuel tank	42.3 gal (160.1 L)
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke	3.937x5.00 inches (100 x 127 mm)
Compression	16.0:1
Description	Caterpillar 3056 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical
Displacement	365 ci (6.0 L)
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	98.8 hp (73.7 kW)
PTO (claimed)	100 hp (74.6 kW)
PTO (tested)	103.9 hp (77.5 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Description	Four synchronized gears (1-4) in two synchronized ranges (low/high) with a four-speed (A-D) power shift on the left-hand power shuttle lever.
Gears	32 forward and reverse
Transmission	AutoPower IV
Transmission type	32-speed partial power shift
Type	partial power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Description	Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Drive type	Two- or four-wheel drive

Hydraulics

Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Total flow	28 gpm (106.0 lpm)
Type	closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)
Valves	2 to 4

Hitch

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	7000 lbs (3175 kg)
Rear Type	II

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Electrical

Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Ag front	11.00-16 (2WD)
Ag rear	18.4R38
Height (cab)	109 inches (276 cm)
Length	179 inches (454 cm)
Wheelbase	108.3 inches (275 cm)
Width	88 inches*Minimum width (223 cm)
Front tire	11.00-16
Rear tire	18.4R38
Weight	9600 to 10763 pounds
Wheelbase	108.3 inches (275 cm)

Challenger MT535 Weight

2WD Cab Shipping	10185 lbs (4619 kg)
2WD ROPS Shipping	9634 lbs (4369 kg)
4WD Cab Shipping	10763 lbs (4882 kg)
4WD ROPS Shipping	10212 lbs (4632 kg)
Operating	9,600 lbs (2WD) (4354 kg)

OCED Tractor Test 1861

Description	Diesel 32-speed 4WDDecember 1997 - September 1999, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1861 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 2LA used for power test. / Gear 3TC used for pull test.
Fuel use	5.9 gal/hour (22.3 l/hour) / 6.1 gal/hour (23.1 l/hour) / 5.9 gal/hour (22.3 l/hour) / 6.0 gal/hour (22.7 l/hour)
Max power	103.9 hp (77.5 kW) / 98.8 hp (73.7 kW)
Max pull	9,690 lbs (4395 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	100.2 hp (74.7 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	103.5 hp (77.2 kW)

References

Description	Challenger MT500/MT600 published in 2002, by AGCO

Variants

6270	similar Massey Ferguson model

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #3465

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Test Date: December 1997 - September 1999

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

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

Rated Engine Speed

100.20 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

103.50 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	316.1 lb-ft (428.6 Nm) at 1120 rpm
Torque Rise	30.5%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	100.20	74.70	2180	6.08	23.00

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
100.20	2180	6.08	0.43	16.49	N/A
87.80	2227	5.59	0.45	15.70	N/A
66.40	2251	4.82	0.52	13.78	N/A
44.40	2268	3.95	0.63	11.24	N/A
22.30	2281	2.84	0.91	7.84	N/A
N/A	2296	1.89	N/A	N/A	N/A

Unballasted 2wd Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Coolant F
99.20	4,960	7.50	2019	4	29.90	Maximum Power - 21st(2LA) Gear	16.34	0.43	77	189
68.80	3,050	8.46	2234	2	29.60	75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 21st(2LA) Gear	13.65	0.52	73	189
46.10	2,015	8.58	2249	1	29.60	50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 21st(2LA) Gear	11.37	0.63	73	189
69.40	3,060	8.50	1921	3	29.60	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 22nd(2LB) Gear	15.43	0.46	73	187
46.70	2,040	8.58	1923	2	29.60	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 22nd(2LB) Gear	12.84	0.55	73	187

Unballasted 2wd Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Coolant F
11th(4TA)	77.80	8,455	3.45	2214	15	13.25	0.54	77	189
12th(3TC)	84.10	8,430	3.74	2209	10	14.09	0.50	77	189
13th(4TB)	93.20	8,330	4.20	2152	9	14.82	0.48	77	191
14th(3TD)	93.50	8,185	4.28	2142	9	14.91	0.48	77	191
15th(1LA)	95.20	8,255	4.32	2084	9	15.33	0.46	77	189
16th(4TC)	96.00	7,395	4.87	2045	7	15.74	0.45	77	187
17th(1LB)	97.20	7,105	5.13	2062	7	15.99	0.44	77	191
18th(4TD)	97.20	6,390	5.70	2027	6	15.53	0.46	77	187
19th(1LC)	97.50	6,005	6.09	2036	5	15.94	0.45	77	189
20th(1LD)	99.00	5,210	7.13	2025	5	15.99	0.44	77	189
21st(2LA)	99.20	4,960	7.50	2019	4	16.34	0.43	77	191
22nd(2LB)	99.10	4,285	8.67	1982	3	16.70	0.43	77	191
23rd(3LA)	98.30	3,710	9.94	2013	3	16.42	0.43	77	191

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Coolant F
98.80	4,870	7.61	2008	3	79	29.70	Maximum Power - 21st(2LA) Gear	16.34	0.43	189
69.60	3,040	8.58	2232	2	77	30.00	75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 21st(2LA) Gear	13.39	0.53	189
46.90	2,020	8.71	2250	1	77	30.00	50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 21st(2LA) Gear	10.86	0.65	189
69.40	2,995	8.69	1931	1	77	30.00	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 22nd(2LB) Gear	15.19	0.47	187
47.30	2,025	8.76	1960	1	77	30.00	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 22nd(2LB) Gear	12.59	0.56	187

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Coolant F
12th(3TC)	94.40	9,690	3.65	2135	10	15.08	0.47	79	189
13th(4TB)	96.20	8,520	4.23	2095	7	15.53	0.46	79	189
14th(3TD)	97.50	8,440	4.33	2093	7	15.58	0.46	79	190
15th(1LA)	96.70	8,150	4.45	2069	6	15.63	0.45	79	189
16th(4TC)	96.00	7,190	5.01	2062	5	15.53	0.46	79	190
17th(1LB)	97.20	6,935	5.26	2058	5	15.84	0.45	79	190
18th(4TD)	96.60	6,140	5.90	2054	4	15.78	0.45	79	192
19th(1LC)	96.20	5,790	6.23	2046	4	15.68	0.45	79	192
20th(1LD)	98.30	4,995	7.38	2049	3	16.04	0.44	79	192
21st(2LA)	98.80	4,870	7.61	2008	3	16.34	0.43	79	189
22nd(2LB)	98.20	4,260	8.64	1980	3	16.40	0.43	79	189
23rd(3LA)	98.40	3,795	9.73	1972	3	16.45	0.43	79	190

Engine

Make	Perkins Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger
Displacement	365 cu in
Compression Ratio	16.0 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Exhaust	vertical
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	2WD and FWA
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator controlled powershift
Speeds	32 forward (23.90 mph max)
Wheelbase	106.30 in (2699 mm)
Rear Tread Width	60.6 to 84.1 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

At No Load In 14th 3td Gear 2wd	78.00 dB(A)
At No Load In 14th 3td Gear Fwa Engaged	78.00 dB(A)

Challenger MT535 Specs ( 2002-2003 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

Challenger MT535 Weight

OCED Tractor Test 1861

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

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

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Test Remarks