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Challenger MT565 Specs ( 2002-2003 )

Name: Challenger MT565
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Nebraska Test #319A

Challenger MT 565

Max Drawbar HP 141.1 hp

Max Pull 13,945 lbs

Max Torque 6 lb-ft

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Overview

The Challenger MT565 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured in Beauvais, France, between 2002 and 2003. It is equipped with a SISU 6.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine and was offered in both 2WD and 4WD configurations with a standard air-conditioned cab.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power and Performance: In Nebraska Tractor Test 1848, this model achieved a maximum PTO performance of 155.2 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 13,945 lbs while using 9.1 gallons of fuel per hour at max power.

Transmission and Drive Configuration: The tractor features an AutoPower IV transmission system providing 18 forward and 6 reverse gears with a four-speed power shift and a left-hand power shuttle lever.

Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity: This model is equipped with a closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) hydraulic system delivering 29 gpm at 2900 psi, supporting a Category III rear hitch with a lift capacity of 14,500 lbs.

Production

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

Engine

Engine type	SISU 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	108 gal (408.8 L)
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke	4.251x4.724 inches (108 x 120 mm)
Compression	16.5:1
Description	SISU / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical
Displacement	402 ci (6.6 L)
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	141.1 hp (105.2 kW)
PTO (claimed)	145 hp (108.1 kW)
PTO (tested)	155.2 hp (115.7 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	wet disc / 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	18 forward and 6 reverse / 32 forward and reverse
Transmission	AutoPower IV
Type	full power shift / partial power shift
Transmission type	18-speed full power shift / 32-speed partial power shift
Transmission type	18-speed full power shift / 32-speed partial power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard 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	29 gpm (109.8 lpm)
Type	closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)
Valves	4

Hitch

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	14500 lbs (6577 kg)
Rear Type	III

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Electrical

Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Ag front	14L-16 (2WD)
Ag rear	20.8R42
2WD Shipping weight	15555 lbs (7055 kg)
4WD Shipping weight	16465 lbs (7468 kg)
Height (cab)	120 inches (304 cm)
Length	198 inches (502 cm)
Wheelbase	111.2 inches (282 cm)
Width	98 inches*Minimum width (248 cm)
Front tire	14L-16
Rear tire	20.8R42
Weight	15555 to 16465 pounds
Wheelbase	111.2 inches (282 cm)

OCED Tractor Test 1848

Description	Diesel 18-speed 4WDFebruary 1999 - June 1999, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1848 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 10 used for power test. / Gear 3 used for pull test.
Fuel use	9.1 gal/hour (34.4 l/hour) / 9.3 gal/hour (35.2 l/hour) / 9.2 gal/hour (34.8 l/hour) / 9.0 gal/hour (34.1 l/hour)
Max power	155.2 hp (115.7 kW) / 141.1 hp (105.2 kW)
Max pull	13,945 lbs (6325 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	146.2 hp (109.0 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	152.6 hp (113.8 kW)

References

Description	Challenger MT500/MT600 published in 2002, by AGCO

Variants

8240	similar Massey Ferguson model

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #319A

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Test Date: February - June, 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

146.20 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

152.60 hp

@ 999 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	493.6 lb-ft (669.2 Nm) at 1400 rpm
Torque Rise	40.4%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	146.20	109.00	2196		9.26	35.07
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	152.60	113.70	2090	999	9.20	34.81

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
146.20	2196	N/A	0.45	15.79	N/A
125.80	2249	N/A	0.48	14.90	N/A
95.90	2285	N/A	0.53	13.41	N/A
65.00	2317	N/A	0.62	11.44	N/A
32.30	2342	N/A	0.94	7.57	N/A
N/A	2360	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Unballasted 2wd Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	inHg	Condition	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air Dry F	Temp Coolant F
138.30	9,635	5.38	1994	6	28.80	Maximum Power - 10th Gear	15.43	0.46	63	187
100.40	6,000	6.28	2260	4	28.80	75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 10th Gear	12.99	0.55	63	185
69.00	3,990	6.48	2306	3	28.80	50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 10th Gear	11.18	0.64	63	181
100.40	5,965	6.31	2009	4	28.80	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 11th Gear	14.01	0.51	63	183
69.30	3,985	6.52	2056	3	28.80	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 11th Gear	12.39	0.57	63	181

Unballasted 2wd Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	Barometer	Temp Air	Temp Coolant
2nd Gear	60.80	12,915	1.76	2314	16	10.10	0.70	28.80	63	187
3rd Gear	77.50	12,680	2.29	2291	14	11.18	0.64	28.80	63	189
4th Gear	89.20	12,395	2.70	2276	11	12.08	0.59	28.80	63	187
5th Gear	99.60	12,080	3.09	2258	9	12.54	0.57	28.80	63	189
6th Gear	112.80	12,005	3.52	2255	9	13.45	0.53	28.80	63	185
7th Gear	126.90	11,980	3.97	2223	9	13.81	0.51	28.80	63	185
8th Gear	135.20	11,410	4.44	2168	8	14.31	0.50	28.80	63	187
9th Gear	136.00	10,740	4.75	2026	8	14.92	0.48	28.80	63	189
10th Gear	138.30	9,645	5.38	1994	6	15.43	0.46	28.80	63	189
11th Gear	137.30	8,380	6.14	1989	5	15.43	0.46	28.80	63	187
12th Gear	137.70	7,380	7.00	1977	4	15.53	0.46	28.80	63	185
13th Gear	138.00	6,450	8.02	1983	4	15.51	0.46	28.80	63	187
14th Gear	137.60	5,580	9.25	1999	3	15.38	0.46	28.80	63	185

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	inHg	Condition	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air Dry F	Temp Coolant F
141.10	9,730	5.44	1979	5	29.80	Maximum Power - 10th Gear	15.74	0.45	72	189
107.30	6,345	6.34	2261	3	29.80	75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 10th Gear	13.30	0.53	72	187
73.10	4,205	6.52	2300	2	29.80	50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 10th Gear	11.09	0.64	72	181
107.70	6,360	6.35	2001	3	29.80	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 11th Gear	14.58	0.49	72	183
69.30	3,985	6.52	2056	3	29.80	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 11th Gear	12.39	0.57	72	181

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	Barometer	Temp Air	Temp Coolant
3rd Gear	83.40	13,945	2.24	2276	15	11.00	0.65	29.40	72	185
4th Gear	100.30	13,885	2.71	2262	11	12.49	0.57	29.40	72	183
5th Gear	113.00	13,755	3.08	2239	9	13.10	0.54	29.40	72	185
6th Gear	126.90	13,725	3.47	2218	9	13.83	0.51	29.40	72	183
7th Gear	135.60	13,120	3.88	2154	8	14.52	0.49	29.40	72	187
8th Gear	137.60	11,630	4.44	2120	6	14.86	0.48	29.40	72	180
9th Gear	140.10	10,970	4.79	2002	6	15.53	0.46	29.40	72	180
10th Gear	141.10	9,735	5.44	1979	5	15.73	0.45	29.40	72	185
11th Gear	140.80	8,340	6.33	2017	4	15.53	0.46	29.40	72	185
12th Gear	138.80	7,215	7.21	2003	3	15.48	0.46	29.40	72	183
13th Gear	139.70	6,475	8.09	2003	4	15.62	0.46	29.40	72	183
14th Gear	136.70	5,585	9.18	1983	3	15.33	0.46	29.40	72	187

Engine

Make	Sisu Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger and air to air intercooler
Displacement	402 cu in (6596 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.5 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	2WD & front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled powershift
Wheelbase	117.50 in (2985 mm)
Rear Tread Width	63.4 to 74.8 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

Challenger MT565 Specs ( 2002-2003 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

OCED Tractor Test 1848

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

Lift Capacity

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

At No Load In 8th Gear

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Test Remarks