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Challenger MT585E Specs ( 2015-2020 )

Name: Challenger MT585E
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Nebraska Test #S1023

Challenger MT585E AP6 DIESEL

Max Drawbar HP 186.4 hp

Max Pull 18,120 lbs

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Overview

The Challenger MT585E is a row-crop tractor produced in Jackson, Minnesota, from 2015 to 2020, featuring an AGCO Power 7.4L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. It is equipped with four-wheel drive and available transmission options include a 24-speed six-speed power shift or a TechStar continuously-variable transmission.

Ideal Applications

High-Output Power Take-Off: While the manufacturer claimed 180 hp, Nebraska Tractor Test data recorded a maximum PTO performance of 217.2 hp for this model.

Tested Drawbar and Pull Capacity: The tractor demonstrated a maximum drawbar performance of 186.4 hp and a maximum pull capacity of 18,120 lbs during official testing.

Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration: This model features a closed-center load sensing hydraulic system with a 29 gpm total flow and a rear lift capacity of 13,500 lbs at the ends.

Production

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

Engine

Engine type	AGCO Power 7.4L 6-cyl diesel
Air cleaner	dry element
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 ci (7.4 L)
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Emissions	Tier IV
Maximum Power (gross)	260 hp (193.9 kW)
Rated Power (gross)	220 hp (164.1 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	170.4 hp (127.1 kW)
Engine (gross)	220 hp (164.1 kW)
Engine (max)	260 hp (193.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)	180 hp (134.2 kW)
PTO (tested)	221.8 hp (165.4 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)

References

Description	MT500E Series Tractors published in 2015, by AGCO

Variants

7724	similar Massey Ferguson model

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #S1023

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Test Date: July to August, 2015

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)

217.20 hp

@ 1949 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

201.00 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

216.60 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm)
Torque Rise	46.5%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	DEF gal/hr	DEF L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	201.00	149.90	2099	0.76	2.88
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	217.20	162.00	1949	0.84	3.17

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
201.00	2099	11.93	0.41	16.85	0.76
172.50	2118	10.33	0.42	16.70	0.61
129.90	2128	8.11	0.44	16.02	0.45
87.00	2136	6.05	0.49	14.39	0.38
43.70	2146	4.07	0.65	10.73	0.23
0	2153	2.38	N/A	N/A	0.10

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Consumption Kw H L	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air Dry F
170.40	127.10	10,745	47.80	5.95	9.57	2096	5.20	190	29.90	Power at Rated Engine Speed - 13th(3B) Gear	14.30	0.30	2.82	0.48	86
132.10	98.50	8,050	35.80	6.15	9.90	2128	3.70	190	29.90	75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed - 13th(3B) Gear	12.94	0.33	2.55	0.54	86
90.70	67.60	5,445	24.20	6.25	10.05	2134	2.20	187	30.00	50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed - 13th(3B) Gear	10.65	0.40	2.10	0.65	86
131.80	98.30	8,070	35.90	6.13	9.86	1829	3.80	189	30.00	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 15th(3C) Gear	14.37	0.29	2.83	0.48	86
91.20	68.00	5,440	24.20	6.29	10.12	1834	2.20	185	30.00	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 15th(3C) Gear	13.60	0.31	2.68	0.51	86

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cooling F
3rd(1C)	59.40	44.30	18,120	80.60	1.23	1.98	2137	15.00	29.90	10.60	0.65	77	180
4th(1D)	72.00	53.70	17,805	79.20	1.52	2.44	2133	13.00	29.90	11.29	0.61	77	181
5th(1E)	84.10	62.70	17,155	76.30	1.84	2.96	2131	10.00	29.90	11.98	0.58	77	181
6th(1F)	100.20	74.70	16,885	75.10	2.23	3.58	2128	9.00	29.90	12.34	0.56	79	187
7th(2A)	113.50	84.60	16,905	75.20	2.52	4.05	2124	9.10	29.90	13.05	0.53	79	189
8th(2B)	136.00	101.40	16,950	75.40	3.01	4.84	2114	9.20	29.90	13.45	0.52	81	189
9th(2C)	151.40	112.90	16,320	72.60	3.48	5.60	2058	8.00	29.90	13.96	0.50	81	192
10th(2D)	164.00	122.30	15,175	67.50	4.05	6.52	1986	6.60	29.90	13.96	0.50	81	192
11th(3A)	181.80	135.60	15,220	67.70	4.48	7.21	1953	6.70	29.90	14.77	0.47	84	194
12th(2E)	177.30	132.20	14,075	62.60	4.72	7.60	1950	6.00	29.90	14.57	0.48	82	192
13th(3B)	184.90	137.90	12,815	57.00	5.41	8.71	1940	5.50	29.90	15.08	0.46	86	192
14th(2F)	182.60	136.20	11,780	52.40	5.81	9.36	1965	5.00	29.90	14.82	0.47	84	194
15th(3C)	186.40	139.00	10,610	47.20	6.59	10.60	1955	4.70	30.00	15.08	0.46	86	192
16th(3D)	184.70	137.70	8,655	38.50	8.00	12.88	1964	3.80	30.00	15.13	0.46	86	192
17th(3E)	179.70	134.00	7,105	31.60	9.50	15.27	1964	3.00	30.00	14.37	0.48	88	190
18th(3F)	172.30	128.50	5,690	25.30	11.36	18.28	1963	2.00	30.00	13.86	0.50	89	192

Engine

Make	AGCO Power Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air intercooler and SCR (selective catalyst reduction) exhaust treatment
Displacement	449 cu in (7365 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.8 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)
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	9,000 kg

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution

Sound Levels

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

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 650/85R38; **; 15 (100)
Front Tires	Two 600/70R28; **; 16 (110)
Height of Drawbar	23.6 in (600 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	11,665 lbs
Front	8,345 lbs
Total	20,010 lbs

Challenger MT585E Specs ( 2015-2020 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

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 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

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks