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Challenger MT685D Specs ( 2011-2013 )

Name: Challenger MT685D
Brand: Challenger

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Nebraska Test #876

Challenger MT685D

Max Drawbar HP 268.7 hp

Max Pull 25,170 lbs

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Overview

The Challenger MT685D is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured between 2011 and 2013 in Jackson, Minnesota, featuring an 8.4L 6-cylinder AGCO Power diesel engine. It is equipped with a Techstar continuously variable transmission, a 4WD chassis with Quadlink suspension, and a closed center load sensing hydraulic system with a total flow of 46 gpm.

Ideal Applications

Tested PTO and Drawbar Performance: In Nebraska Tractor Test 2722, the MT685D achieved a maximum PTO power of 333.2 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 25,170 lbs while utilizing a Sisu Diesel engine with SCR technology.

Transmission and Mechanical Configuration: The tractor features a Techstar CVT providing infinite forward and reverse gears, paired with a Cat III rear hitch capable of lifting 22,760 lbs and an optional 11,000 lb capacity front hitch.

Chassis and Weight Specifications: The unit is built on a 122-inch wheelbase with a shipping weight of 24,250 lbs and a maximum allowable weight of 33,070 lbs, supported by 520/85R46 rear tires.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA / Original price was $335,497 in 2014
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)

Engine

Engine type	AGCO Power 8.4L 6-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke	4.370x5.709 inches (111 x 145 mm)
Compression	16.7:1
Description	AGCO Power / turbocharged air-to-air intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	513.8 ci (8.4 L)
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Emissions	Interim Tier IV
Fuel system	electronic high-pressure common rail
Maximum Power	370 hp (275.9 kW)
Power (gross)	340 hp (253.5 kW)
Pre-heating	thermostart
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	245.7 hp (183.2 kW)
Engine (gross)	340 hp (253.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)	290 hp (216.3 kW)
PTO (tested)	333.2 hp (248.5 kW)

Transmission

Description	continuously variable transmission
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Transmission	Techstar CVT
Type	continuously variable transmission

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning and OptiRide Plus hydraulic suspension AGCO System 150 (optional); AGCOMMAND (optional)
Description	Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Steering	hydrostatic power
Trailer brakes	pneumatic (optional)

Capacity

Exhaust fluid (DEF)	16 gal (60.6 L)
Fuel	167 gal (632.1 L)
Hydraulic system	29.1 gal (110.1 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	29.1 gal (110.1 L)
Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
SCV flow	26.4 gpm (99.9 lpm)
Total flow	46 gpm (174.1 lpm)
Type	closed center load sensing (CCLS)
Valves	4 to 6

Hitch

Drawbar	Cat. 3
Front Hitch	Cat III (optional)
Front lift (at ends)	11000 lbs (4989 kg)
Rear lift	22760 lbs (10323 kg)
Rear Type	Cat III

PTO

Clutch	electro-hydraulic
Engine RPM	540E@1577
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000/1000E (1.75)

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	240
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Standard tires (ag)	Front: 480/70R34. Rear: 520/85R46
Front axle	4WD / 4WD Quadlink Suspension
Height (cab)	141 inches (358 cm)
Length	215.7 inches (547 cm)
Max weight	33070 lbs (15000 kg)
Rear axle	4.33 by 105 inches (109 by 2667 mm) / 4.33 by 118 inches (109 by 2997 mm)
Shipping weight	24250 lbs (10999 kg)
Wheelbase	122 inches (309 cm)
Front tire	480/70R34
Rear tire	520/85R46
Weight	24250 lbs (10999 kg)
Wheelbase	122 inches (309 cm)

OCED Tractor Test 2722

Description	Diesel Techstar CVT 4WDJanuary 2012 - July 2012, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2722 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Pull at 8.92 KPH / Pull at 5.26 KPH
Fuel use	17.6 gal/hour (66.6 l/hour) / 16.8 gal/hour (63.6 l/hour) / 17.6 gal/hour (66.6 l/hour) / 16.5 gal/hour (62.5 l/hour)
Max power	333.2 hp (248.5 kW) / 245.7 hp (183.2 kW)
Max pull	25170 lbs (11417 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	305.4 hp (227.7 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	331.0 hp (246.8 kW)

References

Description	Challenger MT600D Series published in 2011, by AGCO

Variants

8690	similar Massey Ferguson model

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #876

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Test Date: January - July, 2012

Location: DLG - Test Centre, Technology and Farm inputs, Max-Eyth-Weg 1, D-64823 Gross-Umstadt, Germany

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)

333.20 hp

@ 1950 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

305.40 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

331.00 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1042 lb.-ft. (1413 Nm) at 1500 rpm
Torque Rise	36.5%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr	DEF gal/hr	DEF L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	305.40	227.70	2100	16.79	63.55	1.12	4.23
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	331.00	246.80	1967	17.62	66.69	1.18	4.46
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	333.20	248.50	1950	17.65	66.82	1.21	4.59

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
305.40	2100	16.79	0.39	18.18	1.12
261.80	2118	14.64	0.39	17.89	0.85
197.20	2127	11.39	0.41	17.31	0.63
132.00	2136	8.31	0.44	15.88	0.41
66.20	2145	5.37	0.57	12.33	0.23
N/A	2153	2.70	N/A	N/A	0.06

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip
Maximum Power—Turtle 9	245.70	183.20	16,630	74	5.54	2101	3.90
75% of Pull at Maximum Power—Turtle 9	188.10	140.30	12,300	55	5.74	2123	2.60
50% of Pull at Maximum Power—Turtle 9	128.20	95.60	8,205	36	5.86	2134	1.70
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—Turt...	187.90	140.10	12,310	55	5.72	1762	2.70
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—Turt...	129.30	96.40	8,250	37	5.88	1771	1.80

Maximum Power At Selected Speeds

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Setting	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Consumption Kg Kw H	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Kw H L	Speed Km H	Temp F Air Dry Bulb	Temp F Cooling Med
Turtle 6	219.50	163.70	25,170	111.97	3.27	2084	15.00	13.22	29.60	0.32	0.52	2.60	5.26	73	165
Turtle 7.5	262.90	196.10	22,845	101.63	4.32	1947	7.00	15.20	29.60	0.28	0.46	2.99	6.94	73	158
Turtle 9	266.50	198.70	19,200	85.41	5.21	1952	4.90	15.45	29.60	0.27	0.45	3.04	8.38	70	162
Turtle 11	268.70	200.40	15,905	70.76	6.34	1954	3.50	15.48	29.60	0.27	0.45	3.05	10.20	68	154
Turtle 13	264.90	197.50	13,640	60.68	7.28	1950	2.90	15.28	29.60	0.28	0.45	3.01	11.72	68	156
Turtle 15	260.20	194.00	11,395	50.70	8.56	1953	2.40	15.00	29.60	0.28	0.46	2.96	13.78	68	163
Turtle 17	256.90	191.60	9,800	43.60	9.83	1961	2.00	14.85	29.60	0.28	0.47	2.93	15.82	68	163
Rabbit 9	244.10	182.00	17,800	79.18	5.14	1950	4.40	14.39	29.60	0.29	0.48	2.83	8.27	70	156
Rabbit 11	256.40	191.20	15,360	68.32	6.26	1951	3.40	14.87	29.60	0.28	0.47	2.93	10.08	70	158
Rabbit 13	264.90	197.50	13,635	60.66	7.28	1953	2.90	15.38	29.60	0.27	0.45	3.03	11.72	68	163
Rabbit 15	263.90	196.80	11,475	51.04	8.62	1954	2.40	15.43	29.60	0.27	0.45	3.04	13.88	68	163
Rabbit 17	266.20	198.50	10,070	44.80	9.91	1956	2.10	15.38	29.60	0.27	0.45	3.03	15.95	66	163
Rabbit 19	263.80	196.70	9,205	40.94	10.75	1962	1.80	15.33	29.60	0.28	0.45	3.02	17.30	66	158

Category: III Quick Attach: No, Yes

Lift Capacity

Max Force 17,850 lbs

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,380 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	46.20 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,290 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	28.90 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Engine

Make	Sisu Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air intercooler and D.E.F(diesel exhaust fluid) technology
Displacement	513 cu in (8419 ml)
Bore & Stroke	4.370" x 5.709" (111.0 mm x 145.0 mm)
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. A combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections allow an infinite speed adjustment within the ranges noted. The transmission has two mechanical ranges.
Wheelbase	122.20 in (3105 mm)
Front Tread Width	70.9" (1800 mm) to 76.8" (1950 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	72.8" (1850 mm) to 74.8" (1900 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	11,430 kg

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 10W40

Sound Levels

At No Load In Turtle 4 6 Mph	70.00 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 710/75R42;***;12(80)
Front Tires	Two 600/65R34;**;12(80)
Height of Drawbar	22.2 in (565 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	14,100 lbs
Front	11,265 lbs
Total	25,365 lbs

Challenger MT685D Specs ( 2011-2013 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

OCED Tractor Test 2722

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

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks