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Challenger MT655E Specs ( 2014-2020 )

Name: Challenger MT655E
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Nebraska Test #995

CHALLENGER MT655E

Max Drawbar HP 217.2 hp

Max Pull 22,595 lbs

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Overview

The Challenger MT655E is a row-crop tractor produced between 2014 and 2020 in Jackson, Minnesota, featuring an AGCO POWER 8.4L 6-cylinder diesel engine. It is equipped with a Techstar continuously variable transmission (CVT) and reached a tested maximum PTO power of 261.5 hp according to OCED Test 2907.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power and Pull Performance: Nebraska Tractor Test data recorded a maximum drawbar power of 217.2 hp and a maximum pull of 22,595 lbs using the 4WD chassis.

Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration: The unit features a closed center load sensing (CCLS) hydraulic system with a 54 gpm pump flow and a Category III/IVN rear hitch with a 26,455 lb lift capacity.

Transmission and Chassis Specifications: This tractor utilizes a 2-range Techstar CVT for infinite speed control and a 122-inch wheelbase with standard hydrostatic power steering.

Production

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

Engine

Engine type	AGCO POWER 8.4L 6-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	15.8 gal (59.8 L)
Fuel tank	166 gal (628.3 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.37x5.71 inches (111 x 145 mm)
Description	AGCO POWER / turbocharged with air-to-air intercooler diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled
Displacement	512.6 ci (8.4 L)
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Emissions	Tier IV
Maximum Power	295 hp (220.0 kW)
Power	265 hp (197.6 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	217.2 hp (162.0 kW)
PTO (claimed)	225 hp (167.8 kW)
PTO (tested)	261.5 hp (195.0 kW)

Transmission

Description	continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Gears	infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Transmission	Techstar CVT
Type	continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional OptiRide Plus hydraulic cab suspension. AgCommand ready; AUTO-GUIDE 3000
Description	Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power

Hydraulics

Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow	54 gpm (204.4 lpm)
Type	closed center load sensing (CCLS)
Valves	4 to 6

Hitch

Drawbar	Cat. 3
Rear lift (at ends)	26455 lbs (11999 kg)
Rear Type	III/IVN

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000/1000E (1.75)

Electrical

Battery volts	12
Charging amps	240 (twin 120A)
Charging system	alternator
Charging volts	12
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Bar rear axle	4.33 by 105 inches (109 by 2667 mm) / 4.33 by 118 inches (109 by 2997 mm)
Height (cab)	141 inches (358 cm)
Length	218.6 inches (555 cm)
Shipping weight	23810 lbs (10800 kg)
Wheelbase	122 inches (309 cm)
Weight	23810 lbs (10800 kg)
Wheelbase	122 inches (309 cm)

OCED Tractor Test 2907

Description	Diesel TechStar CVT 4WDJanuary 2015 - April 2015, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2907 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Pull at 13.82KPH / Pull at 2.50KPH
Fuel use	14.3 gal/hour (54.1 l/hour) / 13.4 gal/hour (50.7 l/hour) / 14.3 gal/hour (54.1 l/hour) / 14.4 gal/hour (54.5 l/hour)
Max power	261.5 hp (195.0 kW) / 217.2 hp (162.0 kW)
Max pull	22595 lbs (10249 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	233.5 hp (174.1 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	258.7 hp (192.9 kW)

References

Description	MT600E Series - An MVP on Any Field published in 2014, by AGCO / MT600E Series published in 2017, by AGCO

Variants

8730	similar Massey Ferguson model

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #995

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Test Date: January to April, 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

Rated Engine Speed

233.50 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

258.70 hp

@ 999 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	891 lb-ft (1,208 Nm)
Torque Rise	52.5%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM	Fuel gal/hr	DEF gal/hr
Rated Engine Speed	233.50	174.10	2099	1064	13.38	0.87
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	258.70	192.90	1970	999	14.28	0.91

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
233.50	2099	13.38	0.40	17.46	0.87
200.60	2116	11.94	0.42	16.80	0.56
150.80	2129	9.62	0.45	15.68	0.40
100.80	2134	7.39	0.51	13.65	0.32
50.60	2143	4.90	0.68	10.32	0.13
0	2156	2.95	N/A	N/A	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	inHg
Maximum Power - Turtle 8	197.90	147.50	15,265	68	4.86	7.82	5.80	45	187	30.30
75% of Pull at Maximum Power - Turtle 8	153.10	114.20	11,445	51	5.02	8.08	5.00	45	190	30.30
50% of Pull at Maximum Power - Turtle 8	103.40	77.10	7,645	34	5.07	8.16	3.20	45	189	30.30
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - Tu...	153.50	114.50	11,400	51	5.05	8.13	4.80	45	189	30.30
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - Tu...	103.80	77.40	7,665	34	5.08	8.17	2.80	45	187	30.30

Maximum Power At Selected Speeds (Unballasted)

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	inHg	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Setting	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
93.60	69.80	22,595	100.50	1.55	2.50	2131	14.80	10.63	30.30	0.65	Turtle 3	43	169
160.30	119.50	22,255	99.00	2.70	4.34	2121	12.40	12.84	30.30	0.54	Turtle 5	43	185
204.80	152.70	20,955	93.20	3.67	5.90	2010	9.40	14.16	30.30	0.49	Turtle 6.5	43	189
210.40	156.90	16,815	74.80	4.69	7.55	2033	8.00	14.31	30.30	0.48	Turtle 8	45	191
210.50	157.00	12,565	55.90	6.28	10.11	1954	3.10	14.31	30.30	0.48	Turtle 11	45	192
217.20	162.00	9,485	42.20	8.59	13.82	1964	2.50	15.04	30.30	0.46	Turtle 14	45	198
216.30	161.30	8,610	38.30	9.42	15.16	1943	2.30	13.77	30.30	0.50	*Turtle 16	45	201
216.70	161.60	7,285	32.40	11.16	17.96	1942	2.10	13.20	30.30	0.52	*Turtle 18	45	198
206.10	153.70	16,300	72.50	4.74	7.63	1926	5.60	14.42	30.30	0.48	Rabbit 8.5	45	189
210.70	157.10	13,085	58.20	6.04	9.72	1960	5.00	14.72	30.30	0.47	Rabbit 11	45	194
215.60	160.80	9,330	41.50	8.67	13.95	1956	2.60	14.72	30.30	0.47	Rabbit 14	45	196
214.60	160.00	8,115	36.10	9.92	15.96	1935	2.40	13.35	30.30	0.52	*Rabbit 16	45	198
213.50	159.20	7,170	31.90	11.17	17.97	1949	2.10	13.35	30.30	0.52	*Rabbit 18	46	199
213.80	159.40	6,305	28.00	12.72	20.47	1948	1.70	13.40	30.30	0.52	*Rabbit 21	46	203

Category: III Quick Attach: Yes

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,885 psi
Delivery Pressure	2,435 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	53.10 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,265 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	35.80 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Engine

Make	AGCO Power Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with two turbochargers
Displacement	513 cu in (8419 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.7 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	CVT
Wheelbase	121.80 in (3093 mm)
Brakes	multiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	24,670 lbs ( 11,190 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Sound Levels

At No Load In Turtle 4 9 Mph	71.00 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 710/75R42; ***; 12 (80) psi (kPa)
Front Tires	Two 600/65R34; **; 19 (130) psi (kPa)
Height of Drawbar	21.7 in (550 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	13,615 lbs
Front	11,220 lbs
Total	24,835 lbs

Challenger MT655E Specs ( 2014-2020 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

OCED Tractor Test 2907

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

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Maximum Power At Selected Speeds (Unballasted)

Hydraulic Performance

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks