Challenger MT545B: all source data
All 110 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.
Overview
Production| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
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| (no label) | Row-Crop tractor |
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| (no label) | Built in Beauvais, France |
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| (no label) | The Challenger MT545B is similar to the Massey Ferguson 7480. |
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Engine| (no label) | Caterpillar 6.0L 6-cyl diesel |
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Transmission| (no label) | 32-speed partial power shift |
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| (no label) | 24-speed partial power shift |
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| (no label) | continuously variable transmission |
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Power| Engine | 143 hp | 106.6 kW |
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| PTO (claimed) | 115 hp | 85.8 kW |
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| Drawbar (tested) | 100.4 hp | 74.9 kW |
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| PTO (tested) | 125.7 hp | 93.7 kW |
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Mechanical| (no label) | Two- or four-wheel drive |
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| Final drives | inboard planetary |
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| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic front and rear |
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| (no label) | Power steering |
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| (no label) | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
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| Trailer brakes | hydraulic |
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| (no label) | Cab standard with heat and A/C. Optional pneumatic cab suspension and automatic climate control. |
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Capacity| Fuel | 71 gal | 268.7 L |
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| Hydraulic system | 18.5 gal (AutoPower) | 70.0 L |
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| Hydraulic system | 26.4 gal (CVT) | 99.9 L |
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Hydraulics| Type | closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC) |
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| Capacity | 18.5 gal (AutoPower) | 70.0 L |
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| Capacity | 26.4 gal (CVT) | 99.9 L |
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| Pressure | 2900 psi | 200.0 bar |
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| Rear valves | 2 to 4 |
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| Total flow | 29 gpm | 109.8 lpm |
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Hitch| Rear Type | II/III |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 9,391 lbs | 4259 kg |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 11,200 lbs (CVT) | 5080 kg |
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| Front Hitch | optional |
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| Front lift | 5,500 lbs | 2494 kg |
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Pto| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (standard) |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/540E/1000 |
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| Engine RPM | 540@1980 |
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| Engine RPM | 540E@1533 |
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| Engine RPM | 1000@2000 |
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| Engine RPM | 1000E@1548 |
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Dimensions| Wheelbase | 112.1 inches | 284 cm |
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| Weight | 11052 to 14835 pounds |
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| Front tire | 11.00-16 |
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| Rear tire | 580/70R38 |
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Electrical| Ground | negative |
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| Charging system | alternator |
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| Charging amps | 120 |
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| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 420 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
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Engine
Engine detail| (no label) | Caterpillar 3056C |
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| (no label) | turbocharged diesel |
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| (no label) | 6-cylinder |
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| (no label) | liquid-cooled vertical inline |
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| Displacement | 365.2 ci | 6.0 L |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x5.00 inches | 100 x 127 mm |
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| Emissions | Tier II |
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| Power | 143 hp | 106.6 kW |
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| Cooling system | viscous fan |
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| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
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| Compression | 17.5:1 |
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| Rated RPM | 2200 |
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| Idle RPM | 800-2350 |
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| Starter volts | 12 |
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| Oil capacity | 15.3 qts | 14.5 L |
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| Coolant capacity (Coolant) | 26.92 qts | 25.5 L |
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Transmission
Transmission options| (no label) | 32-speed partial power shift |
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| (no label) | 24-speed partial power shift |
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| (no label) | continuously variable transmission |
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Transmission| Transmission | AutoPower IV |
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| Type | partial power shift |
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| Gears | 32 forward and reverse |
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| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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| (no label) | Four synchronized gears (1-4) in two synchronized ranges (low/high) with a four-speed (A-D) power shift on the left-hand power shuttle lever. |
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| Transmission | AutoPower VI |
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| Type | partial power shift |
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| Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
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| (no label) | Four gears with six power shift ranges. The AutoPower VI became acailable in 2005. |
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| Transmission | TechStar CVT |
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| Type | continuously variable transmission |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
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| Oil capacity | 59.2 qts | 56.0 L |
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Dimensions
Tires| Ag front | 11.00-16 (2WD) |
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| Ag front | 480/70R28 |
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| Ag rear | 580/70R38 |
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Dimensions| Wheelbase | 112.1 inches | 284 cm |
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| Length | 168.5 inches | 427 cm |
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| Width | 81.1 inches | 205 cm |
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| Height (cab) | 112.8 inches | 286 cm |
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| Clearance (drawbar) | 15.4 inches | 39 cm |
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| Bar rear axle (Bar) | 3.2 by 82 inches | 81 by 2082 mm |
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| Bar rear axle (Bar) | 3.2 by 113 inches | 81 by 2870 mm |
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| (no label) | Flange rear axle |
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| 2WD Front tread | 64.1 to 83 inches | 162 to 210 cm |
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| 2WD Front tread | 73.2 to 96 inches (wide row-crop axle) | 185 to 243 cm |
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| 4WD Front tread | 61.2 to 89.2 inches | 155 to 226 cm |
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| Rear tread | 55.5 to 91 inches (short bar) | 140 to 231 cm |
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| Rear tread | 55.5 to 116.3 inches (long bar) | 140 to 295 cm |
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| Rear tread | 56.9 to 90.6 inches (flange) | 144 to 230 cm |
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Weight| Shipping | 11,052 lbs (2WD) | 5013 kg |
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| Shipping | 11,949 lbs (4WD) | 5420 kg |
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| Shipping | 13,410 lbs (CVT 4WD) | 6082 kg |
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| Operating | 13,140 lbs (2WD) | 5960 kg |
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| Operating | 13,215 lbs (4WD) | 5994 kg |
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| Operating | 14,835 lbs (CVT 4WD) | 6729 kg |
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| Max Drawbar | 3821 lbs | 1733 kg |
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| 2WD Max front axle | 4652 lbs | 2110 kg |
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| 4WD Max front axle | 7496 lbs | 3400 kg |
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| Max rear axle (Max) | 12897 lbs | 5850 kg |
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