Claas Challenger 55: all source data

All 59 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
ManufacturerClaas
(no label)Agricultural Crawler tractor
(no label)Original price was $133,000 in 1998
Engine
(no label)Caterpillar 7.2L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank125 gal | 473.1 L
Transmission
(no label)16-speed full power shift
(no label)32-speed creeper
Power
Drawbar (claimed)191 hp | 142.4 kW
PTO (claimed)225 hp | 167.8 kW
Mechanical
Drivecrawler
Steeringdifferential power
(no label)Wet disc brakes
(no label)Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Hydraulics
Typevariable-displacement load-sensing pressure-compensated
Pressure2750 psi | 189.6 bar
Valves3 or 4
Pump flow31.2 gpm | 118.1 lpm
Pump flow55 gpm | 208.2 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeIII/II
Controldraft control
Rear lift12500 lbs | 5670 kg
Rear lift15000 lbs | 6804 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Clutchelectro-hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)
Engine RPM1000@1900
Dimensions
Wheelbase86 inches | 218 cm
Weight26000 lbs | 11793 kg
(no label)16-inch tracks
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Caterpillar 3126
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement442 ci | 7.2 L
Bore/Stroke4.33x5.00 inches | 110 x 127 mm
Rated RPM2100
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)34.4 qts | 32.6 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)16-speed full power shift
(no label)32-speed creeper
Transmission
Typefull power shift
Gears16 forward and 9 reverse
Typecreeper
Gears32 forward and 18 reverse

Dimensions

Tracks
Width16 inches | 40 cm
Width18 inches | 45 cm
Width20 inches | 50 cm
Width25 inches | 63 cm
Width32 inches | 81 cm
Dimensions
Wheelbase86 inches | 218 cm
Length211 inches | 535 cm
Width91 inches | 231 cm
Height (cab)120 inches | 304 cm
Height (exhaust)125 inches | 317 cm
Weight26000 lbs | 11793 kg
Gauge60/68/72/76/80/88/90 inches | 152/172/182/193/203/223/228 cm