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Challenger MT585D Specs ( 2012-2014 )

Name: Challenger MT585D
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Nebraska Test #S845

Challenger MT585D

Max Drawbar HP 167.9 hp

Max Pull 16,750 lbs

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Overview

The Challenger MT585D is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured by AGCO in Beauvais, France, between 2012 and 2014. It features an AGCO Power 7.4L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with selective catalytic reduction and an electronic high-pressure common rail fuel system. This model was produced with either a TechStar continuously variable transmission or a 24-speed AutoPower VI power shift transmission.

Ideal Applications

Tested Performance Metrics: In standardized testing, the tractor demonstrated a maximum PTO output of 212.0 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 17,290 lbs when configured with the AutoPower VI transmission.

Mechanical and Hydraulic Configuration: The unit is equipped with a closed center load sensing hydraulic system offering 29 gpm total flow and a Category III rear hitch with a lift capacity of 12,500 lbs at 24 inches.

Chassis and Operating Dimensions: This four-wheel drive tractor has a 117-inch wheelbase and a maximum weight of 27,560 lbs, utilizing 420/90R30 front and 480/80R46 rear standard ag tires.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor
Factories	Beauvais, France
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Original price	$170,650 (2013 classic )

Engine

Engine type	AGCO Power 7.4L 6-cyl diesel
Air cleaner	dual stage dry
Bore/Stroke	4.252x5.276 inches (108 x 134 mm)
Compression	17.8:1
Description	AGCO Power / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	449.4 ci (7.4 L)
Emission control	selective catalyitic reduction (SCR)
Emissions	Interim Tier IV
Fuel system	electronic high pressure common rail
Maximum Power	235 hp (175.2 kW)
Power	220 hp (164.1 kW)
Pre-heating	thermostart
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	161.7 hp (120.6 kW)
PTO (claimed)	180 hp (134.2 kW)
PTO (tested)	212.0 hp (158.1 kW)

Transmission

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. AGCO System 150 (optional); AGCOMMAND (optional)
Description	Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic full locking
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Steering	hydrostatic power
Trailer brakes	hydraulic (optional)

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	24.3 gpm (92.0 lpm)
Total flow	29 gpm (109.8 lpm)
Type	closed center load sensing (CCLS)
Valves	2 to 4

Hitch

Control	electronic lower link draft control
Drawbar	Cat. 2
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	12500 lbs (AutoPower) (5670 kg)
Rear Type	III

PTO

Clutch	electro-hydraulic
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery CCA	600
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	175
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Standard tires (ag)	Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46
Bar rear axle	4.33 by 86.7 inches (109 by 2202 mm) / 3.74 by 89.6 inches (CVT) (94 by 2275 mm)
Height (cab)	122.8 inches (311 cm)
Length	200.2 inches (508 cm)
Long bar rear axle	3.74 by 113 inches (CVT) (94 by 2870 mm)
Max weight	27560 lbs (12501 kg)
Rear axle	4.33 by 118.2 inches (109 by 3002 mm)
Shipping weight	17000 lbs (7711 kg)
Wheelbase	117 inches (297 cm)
Front tire	420/90R30
Rear tire	480/80R46
Weight	17000 lbs (7711 kg)
Wheelbase	117 inches (297 cm)

OCED Tractor Test 2706

Description	Diesel Techstar CVT 4WDJanuary 2012 - May 2012, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2706 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Pull at 7.89 KPH / Pull at 4.33 KPH
Fuel use	11.5 gal/hour (43.5 l/hour) / 10.9 gal/hour (41.3 l/hour) / 11.2 gal/hour (42.4 l/hour) / 10.0 gal/hour (37.9 l/hour)
Max power	212.0 hp (158.1 kW) / 158.5 hp (118.2 kW)
Max pull	16750 lbs (7597 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	187.5 hp (139.8 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	201.2 hp (150.0 kW)

OCED Tractor Test 2757

Description	Diesel AutoPower VI 4WDOctober 2012 - November 2012, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2757 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3A used for power test. / Gear 1F used for pull test.
Fuel use	11.4 gal/hour (43.1 l/hour) / 10.8 gal/hour (40.9 l/hour) / 11.3 gal/hour (42.8 l/hour) / 9.8 gal/hour (37.1 l/hour)
Max power	211.7 hp (157.9 kW) / 161.7 hp (120.6 kW)
Max pull	17290 lbs (7842 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	186.0 hp (138.7 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	210.4 hp (156.9 kW)

References

Description	Challenger MT500D Series published in 2011, by AGCO / Challenger MT500D Series published in 2013, by AGCO

Tractor Tests

Description	OECD 2706: diesel Techstar CVT 4WD / OECD 2757: diesel AutoPower VI 4WD

Variants

7624	similar Massey Ferguson model

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #S845

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Test Date: January - May, 2012

Location: Centre d'Antony, 1 rue Pierre-Giles de Gennes, CS 10030 92761 Antony, Cedex France

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PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

212.00 hp

@ 1950 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

187.50 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

201.20 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	723 lb-ft (980 Nm)
Torque Rise	54.0%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr	DEF gal/hr	DEF L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	187.50	139.80	2098	1031	10.86	41.10	0.59	2.23
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	212.00	158.10	1950		11.55	43.72	0.73	2.77

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
187.50	2098	10.86	0.40	17.26	0.59
160.40	2119	9.39	0.41	17.08	0.52
120.50	2131	7.64	0.44	15.77	0.43
80.30	2139	5.71	0.50	14.06	0.28
40.60	2149	3.97	0.68	10.23	0.20
N/A	2153	2.37	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
Maximum Power - Turtle 8	158.50	118.20	12,115	54	4.91	7.89	6.10	30.40
75% of Pull at Maximum Power - Turtle 8	118.50	88.40	9,105	41	4.88	7.86	5.00	30.40
50% of Pull at Maximum Power - Turtle 8	79.80	59.50	6,025	27	4.97	7.99	4.10	30.40
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - Tu...	118.10	88.10	9,105	41	4.87	7.83	4.90	30.10
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - Tu...	79.70	59.40	6,045	27	4.94	7.95	4.20	30.10

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	inHg	Engine RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air Dry F	Temp Cooling F
Turtle 4.5	120.20	16,750	2.69	14.40	30.10	2128	14.16	0.49	50	181
Turtle 5.5	133.70	15,850	3.16	11.10	30.40	2115	14.26	0.49	45	183
Turtle 6.5	159.70	15,850	3.78	10.00	30.40	2035	15.38	0.45	45	183
Turtle 8	166.70	13,240	4.72	9.10	30.40	2011	16.14	0.43	46	183
Turtle 10	167.90	11,535	5.46	7.50	30.40	2002	16.09	0.43	46	181
Turtle 11	165.20	9,915	6.25	5.10	30.10	2024	15.95	0.44	49	185
Turtle 13	163.50	7,945	7.72	4.30	30.10	2015	15.76	0.44	52	185
Turtle 15	159.70	7,035	8.51	3.00	30.10	1996	15.43	0.45	54	187
Rabbit 8	151.00	11,490	4.93	7.40	30.10	2035	14.68	0.47	41	181
Rabbit 9	155.70	10,545	5.54	5.80	30.10	2019	14.98	0.46	41	183
Rabbit 10	156.80	9,350	6.29	5.10	30.10	2011	15.10	0.46	41	181
Rabbit 12	162.90	8,095	7.55	4.00	30.10	2025	15.63	0.45	43	183
Rabbit 14	164.40	7,015	8.79	3.30	30.10	2007	15.84	0.44	43	185
Rabbit 16	159.60	6,025	9.93	3.00	30.10	2035	15.43	0.45	45	185

Category: III Quick Attach: None

Lift Capacity

Max Force 13,715 lbs

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,305 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	30.00 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Engine

Make	Sisu Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air intercooler and SCR (selective catalyst reduction) technology
Displacement	449 cu in (7365 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.8 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Exhaust	vertical
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. The transmission has two mechanical ranges.
Wheelbase	117.80 in (2993 mm)
Front Tread Width	52.8 (1340 mm) to 87.8 (2230 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	52.8 (1340 mm) to 87.8 (2230 mm) in
Brakes	multiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	18,695 lbs ( 8,480 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	Fuel No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 15W40

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 460/85R38;**;14(100)
Front Tires	Two 480/70R30;**;14(100)
Height of Drawbar	21.7 in (550 mm)
Ballast	Tested without ballast

Static Weight

Rear	10,725 lbs
Front	8,135 lbs
Total	18,860 lbs

Challenger MT585D Specs ( 2012-2014 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

OCED Tractor Test 2706

OCED Tractor Test 2757

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

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

At No Load In Turtle 8

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks