Challenger MT575B Specs ( 2007-2011 )
Overview
The Challenger MT575B is a row-crop tractor manufactured from 2007 to 2011 in Beauvais, France, utilizing a Caterpillar 6.6L six-cylinder diesel engine. It supports 2WD or 4WD configurations and offers a choice between a 24-speed partial power shift or a TechStar CVT transmission. Standard equipment includes a Category 2/3 rear hitch with 15,240 lbs of lift capacity and a pressure flow compensated hydraulic system.
Ideal Applications
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Beauvais, France |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
| Original price | $118,810 (2009 AutoPower 2WD ) |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 6.6L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.14x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 26.92 qts (25.5 L) |
| Description | Caterpillar C6.6 ACERT / turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 402.8 ci (6.6 L) |
| Emissions | Tier III |
| Power (gross) | 185 hp (138.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 109.7 hp (81.8 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 185 hp (138.0 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 160 hp (119.3 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 193.8 hp (144.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four ranges with six power shifts each. |
| Gears | 24 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 74 qts (70.0 L) / 61.2 qts (57.9 L) |
| Transmission | AutoPower VI / TechStar CVT |
| Type | partial power shift / continuously variable transmission |
| Description | continuously variable transmission |
| Transmission type | 24-speed partial power shift |
| Description | continuously variable transmission |
| Transmission type | 24-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional pneumatic cab suspension and automatic temperature control. |
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| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic front and rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Trailer brakes | hydraulic OptOptional |
Capacity
| AP6 Hydraulic system | 18.5 gal (70.0 L) |
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| CVT Hydraulic system | 26.4 gal (99.9 L) |
| Fuel | 98 gal (370.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| AP6 Capacity | 18.5 gal (70.0 L) |
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| CVT Capacity | 26.4 gal (99.9 L) |
| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
| Total flow | 29 gpm (109.8 lpm) |
| Type | pressure flow compensated (PFC) |
| Valves | 4 to 5 |
Hitch
| Front Hitch | optional |
|---|---|
| Front lift (at ends) | 8,800 lbs (3991 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 15,240 lbs (6912 kg) |
| Rear Type | 2/3 |
PTO
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
| Front PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/540E/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 420 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 150 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4R42 |
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| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 16.9R28. Rear: 18.4R42 |
| AP694 by 2334 mm Bar rear axle | 3.74 by 91.9 inches |
| Bar rear axle | 3.74 by 118 inches (94 by 2997 mm) |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 17.4 inches (44 cm) |
| CVT94 by 2468 mm Bar rear axle | 3.74 by 97.2 inches |
| Front tread | 61.2 to 89.2 inches (155 to 226 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 122.8 inches (311 cm) |
| Length | 190.6 inches (484 cm) |
| Rear tread | 60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm) / 60 to 120 inches (long axle) (152 to 304 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 inches (289 cm) |
| Width | 81.1 inches (205 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 18.4R42 |
| Front tire | 11.00-16 |
| Weight | 15000 to 17595 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 inches (289 cm) |
Challenger MT575B Weight
| 2WD AP6 Shipping | 15000 lbs (6804 kg) |
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| 4WD AP6 Shipping | 16100 lbs (7302 kg) |
| 4WD CVT Operating | 17595 lbs (7981 kg) |
| 4WD CVT Shipping | 16400 lbs (7439 kg) |
| Ballasted | 23015 lbs (10439 kg) |
Challenger MT575B attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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OCED Tractor Test 2415
| Description | Diesel CVT 4WDOctober 2007 - November 2007, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2415 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Pull at 12.1 KPH / Pull at 4.1 KPH |
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| Fuel use | 10.7 gal/hour (40.5 l/hour) / 10.1 gal/hour (38.2 l/hour) / 10.8 gal/hour (40.9 l/hour) / 8.7 gal/hour (32.9 l/hour) |
| Max power | 193.8 hp (144.5 kW) / 109.7 hp (81.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 15,400 lbs (6985 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 170.7 hp (127.3 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 192.6 hp (143.6 kW) |
References
| Description | Challenger MT500B Series published in 2008, by AGCO / Challenger Specialty Wheel Tractors published in 2007 |
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Speeds
| Description | 50 KPH speed optional with suspended front axle. |
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Variants
| 6495 | similar Massey Ferguson model |
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| 7495 | similar Massey Ferguson model |
Nebraska Tractor Test Results
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Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 643 lb-ft (871 Nm) |
|---|---|
| Torque Rise | 57.8% |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | PTO RPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Engine Speed | 170.70 | 127.30 | 2201 | 1081 |
| Maximum Power (1 Hour) | 193.80 | 144.60 | 1900 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
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| 170.70 | 2201 | 10.11 | 0.42 | 16.88 | N/A |
| 145.40 | 2205 | 9.10 | 0.45 | 15.97 | N/A |
| 109.60 | 2216 | 7.71 | 0.50 | 14.21 | N/A |
| 73.50 | 2230 | 5.66 | 0.55 | 12.99 | N/A |
| 37.00 | 2243 | 3.53 | 0.68 | 10.48 | N/A |
| N/A | 2250 | 1.97 | N/A | N/A | N/A |