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Challenger MT565E Specs ( 2015-2020 )

Name: Challenger MT565E
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Nebraska Test #S1021

CHALLENGER MT565E

Max Drawbar HP 162.9 hp

Max Pull 16,300 lbs

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Overview

The Challenger MT565E is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured in Jackson, Minnesota, between 2015 and 2020. It is equipped with an AGCO Power 6.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine and offered with either a 24-speed power shift or a continuously-variable transmission.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power Performance: Nebraska Tractor Test data for this model recorded a maximum PTO output of 191.0 hp and a maximum drawbar performance of 162.9 hp with a pull of 16,300 lbs.

Transmission and Drive Configuration: This four-wheel-drive tractor features electro-hydraulic differential locks on both the front and rear, utilizing either the AutoPower VI six-speed power shift or the TechStar CVT system.

Lifting and Hydraulic Capacity: The machine includes a Category III/IIIN rear hitch with a 13,500 lb lift capacity supported by a closed-center load sensing hydraulic system providing a total flow of 29 gpm.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)

Engine

Engine type	AGCO Power 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Air cleaner	dry element
Bore/Stroke	4.252x4.724 inches (108 x 120 mm)
Compression	17.4:1
Description	AGCO Power / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	402 ci (6.6 L)
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Emissions	Tier IV
Maximum Power (gross)	225 hp (167.8 kW)
Rated Power (gross)	185 hp (138.0 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	138.9 hp (103.6 kW)
Engine (gross)	185 hp (138.0 kW)
Engine (max)	225 hp (167.8 kW)
PTO (claimed)	155 hp (115.6 kW)
PTO (tested)	198.7 hp (148.2 kW)

Transmission

Gears	24 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse
Transmission	AutoPower VI / TechStar
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. Auto-Guide 3000
Description	Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic front and rear
Drive type	Four-wheel drive

Capacity

Exhaust fluid (DEF)	11 gal (41.6 L)
Fuel	114 gal (431.5 L)
Hydraulic system	26.4 gal (99.9 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	26.4 gal (99.9 L)
Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
SCV flow	26.4 gpm (99.9 lpm)
Total flow	29 gpm (109.8 lpm)
Type	closed-center load sensing
Valves	4

Hitch

Front Hitch	IIIN OptOptional
Front lift (at ends)	7954 lbs (3607 kg)
Rear lift (at ends)	13500 lbs (6123 kg)
Rear Type	III/IIIN

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/540E/1000

Electrical

Battery volts	12
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Wheelbase	117 inches (297 cm)
Wheelbase	117 inches (297 cm)

OCED Tractor Test 2947

Description	Diesel AutoPower VI 4WDFebruary 2016 - March 2016, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2947 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3A used for power test. / Gear 1B used for pull test.
Fuel use	10.1 gal/hour (38.2 l/hour) / 9.5 gal/hour (36.0 l/hour) / 10.0 gal/hour (37.9 l/hour) / 9.5 gal/hour (36.0 l/hour)
Max power	191.0 hp (142.4 kW) / 137.2 hp (102.3 kW)
Max pull	16300 lbs (7393 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	167.3 hp (124.8 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	181.6 hp (135.4 kW)

OCED Tractor Test 2949

Description	Diesel CVT 4WD2/2016Link: OCED Tractor Test 2949 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Pull at 7.54KPH / Pull at 2.7KPH
Fuel use	10.6 gal/hour (40.1 l/hour) / 10.1 gal/hour (38.2 l/hour) / 10.7 gal/hour (40.5 l/hour) / 10.0 gal/hour (37.9 l/hour)
Max power	198.7 hp (148.2 kW) / 138.9 hp (103.6 kW)
Max pull	16120 lbs (7312 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	178.8 hp (133.3 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	197.8 hp (147.5 kW)

References

Description	MT500E Series Tractors published in 2015, by AGCO

Tractor Tests

Description	OECD 2949: diesel CVT 4WD / OECD 2947: diesel AutoPower VI 4WD

Variants

7720	similar Massey Ferguson model

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #S1021

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Test Date: February to March, 2016

Location: IRSTEA, Centre d'Antony, 1 rue Pierre-Gilles de Gennes CS 10030 Antony, 92163, Cedex, France

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)

191.00 hp

@ 1802 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

167.30 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

181.60 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	636 lb-ft (862 Nm)
Torque Rise	51.8%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM
Rated Engine Speed	167.30	124.80	2100	1050
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	181.60	135.40	1999
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	191.00	142.40	1802

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
167.30	2100	9.48	0.40	N/A	0.66
143.50	2118	8.18	0.40	N/A	0.58
108.00	2126	6.49	0.42	N/A	0.52
72.30	2134	4.84	0.47	N/A	0.39
36.30	2143	3.36	0.65	N/A	0.22
N/A	2149	2.04	N/A	N/A	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip	inHg
Power at Rated Engine Speed-11th(3A) Gea...	137.20	102.30	9,915	44	5.19	8.35	2.20	30.20
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed-11th(3...	104.50	77.90	7,440	33	5.26	8.47	2.00	30.20
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed-11th(3...	70.70	52.70	4,990	22	5.31	8.55	1.40	30.20
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed-13th...	103.90	77.50	7,465	33	5.22	8.40	1.80	30.20
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed-13th...	70.50	52.60	4,945	22	5.34	8.60	1.20	30.20

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	inHg	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Kw Hr L	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air Dry F	Temp Cooling F
2nd(1B) Gear	46.70	34.80	16,300	72.50	1.08	1.73	2137	14.00	30.30	10.15	0.41	2.00	0.68	52	180
3rd(1C) Gear	55.40	41.30	16,140	71.80	1.29	2.07	2134	13.20	30.30	10.77	0.39	2.12	0.64	52	180
4th(1D) Gear	65.60	48.90	15,960	71.00	1.54	2.48	2126	12.80	30.20	11.37	0.37	2.24	0.61	52	181
5th(1E) Gear	75.40	56.20	15,805	70.30	1.79	2.88	2124	12.60	30.20	11.88	0.35	2.34	0.58	52	181
6th(1F) Gear	90.50	67.50	15,690	69.80	2.16	3.48	2120	11.80	30.20	12.26	0.34	2.42	0.56	54	183
7th(2A) Gear	105.00	78.30	15,645	69.60	2.52	4.05	2110	10.50	30.20	13.19	0.32	2.60	0.52	54	185
8th(2B) Gear	121.20	90.40	15,175	67.50	3.00	4.82	2020	7.20	30.20	14.23	0.30	2.80	0.49	54	187
9th(2C) Gear	132.40	98.70	14,790	65.80	3.36	5.40	1892	5.60	30.20	15.13	0.28	2.98	0.46	54	187
*10th(2D) Gear	150.40	112.20	14,275	63.50	3.95	6.35	1840	5.20	30.20	14.97	0.28	2.95	0.46	54	187
*11th(3A) Gear	157.30	117.30	13,465	59.90	4.38	7.05	1831	5.00	30.20	15.43	0.27	3.04	0.45	45	180
*12th(2E) Gear	158.10	117.90	12,860	57.20	4.61	7.42	1822	4.60	30.20	15.65	0.27	3.08	0.44	54	190
*13th(3B) Gear	160.40	119.60	11,130	49.50	5.41	8.70	1838	4.10	30.20	15.68	0.27	3.09	0.44	46	189
*14th(2F) Gear	161.10	120.10	10,860	48.30	5.56	8.95	1820	3.90	30.20	15.68	0.27	3.09	0.44	54	186
*15th(3C) Gear	162.90	121.50	9,755	43.40	6.26	10.08	1813	3.50	30.20	15.99	0.26	3.15	0.43	49	189
*16th(3D) Gear	161.30	120.30	7,960	35.40	7.60	12.23	1828	3.00	30.20	15.94	0.26	3.14	0.43	50	198
*17th(3E) Gear	156.50	116.70	6,495	28.90	9.04	14.54	1826	2.50	30.20	15.38	0.27	3.03	0.45	50	199

Engine

Make	AGCO Power Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air intercooler and SCR (selective catalyst reduction) exhaust treatment
Displacement	402 cu in (6596 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.4 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator controlled powershift
Speeds	24 forward (24.86 mph max)
Wheelbase	117.00 in (2973 mm)
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	32% aqueous urea solution

Sound Levels

At No Load In 10th 2d Gear Fwd Disengaged	69.00 dB(A)
At No Load In 10th 2d Gear Fwd Engaged	70.00 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 620/70R42; **; 15 (100) psi (kPa)
Front Tires	Two 480/70R30; **; 15 (100) psi (kPa)
Height of Drawbar	21.70 in (550 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	10,815 lbs
Front	7,735 lbs
Total	18,550 lbs

Challenger MT565E Specs ( 2015-2020 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

OCED Tractor Test 2947

OCED Tractor Test 2949

References

Tractor Tests

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 (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks