Challenger MT545B tractor specifications

2004 - 2011

2004 - 2011 Model year 2004-20072007-2011 MT500B SeriesRow-Crop tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:Beauvais, France
The Challenger MT545B is similar to the Massey Ferguson 7480.

Challenger MT545B Power

Challenger MT545B Power Engine:143 hp
106.6 kW
PTO (claimed):115 hp
85.8 kW
Drawbar (tested):100.4 hp
74.9 kW
PTO (tested):125.7 hp
93.7 kW
power test details ...

2004 - 2011

Model year 2004-20072007-2011

MT500B Series

Row-Crop tractor

OCED Tractor Test 2225

OCED Tractor Test 2225
Diesel AutoPower IV 4WD April 2004 - June 2004, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2225 file
PTO performance
Max power:	124.0 hp 92.5 kW
Fuel use:	7.5 gal/hour 28.4 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed:	115.7 hp 86.3 kW
Fuel use:	8.0 gal/hour 30.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	122.7 hp 91.5 kW
Fuel use:	7.4 gal/hour 28.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	100.2 hp 74.7 kW
Gear 1LC used for power test.
Max pull:	12,165 lbs 5518 kg
Gear 1TD used for pull test.

OCED Tractor Test 2195

OCED Tractor Test 2195
Diesel CVT 4WD February 2004 - April 2004, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2195 file
PTO performance
Max power:	125.7 hp 93.7 kW
Fuel use:	7.8 gal/hour 29.5 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed:	116.3 hp 86.7 kW
Fuel use:	8.0 gal/hour 30.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	124.6 hp 92.9 kW
Fuel use:	8.0 gal/hour 30.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	100.4 hp 74.9 kW
Fuel use:	8.0 gal/hour 30.3 l/hour
Pull at 7.4 KPH
Max pull:	14,690 lbs 6663 kg
Pull at 4.0 KPH

Challenger MT545B Engine

Challenger MT545B Engine Caterpillar 6.0L 6-cyl diesel Engine details ...

2004 - 2011

Model year 2004-20072007-2011

MT500B Series

Row-Crop tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Caterpillar 3056C
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical inline
Displacement:	365.2 ci 6.0 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.937x5.00 inches 100 x 127 mm
Emissions:	Tier II
Power:	143 hp 106.6 kW
Cooling system:	viscous fan
Air cleaner:	dual paper elements
Compression:	17.5:1
Rated RPM:	2200
Idle RPM:	800-2350
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	15.3 qts 14.5 L
Coolant capacity:	26.92 qts 25.5 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives:inboard planetary
Differential lock:electro-hydraulic front and rear
Steering:power
Brakes:hydraulic wet disc
Trailer brakes:hydraulic*Optional
Cab:Cab standard with heat and A/C. Optional pneumatic cab suspension and automatic climate control.
Transmissions:32-speed partial power shift
24-speed partial power shift
continuously variable transmission
Transmission details ...

2004 - 2011

Model year 2004-20072007-2011

MT500B Series

Row-Crop tractor

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
32-speed partial power shift
24-speed partial power shift
continuously variable transmission

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	AutoPower IV
Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	32 forward and reverse
Clutch:	hydraulic wet disc
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.

Speeds

Speeds
With 20.8R38 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	AutoPower VI
Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	24 forward and reverse
Four gears with six power shift ranges. The AutoPower VI became acailable in 2005.

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	TechStar CVT
Type:	continuously variable transmission
Gears:	infinite (2-range) forward and reverse
Oil capacity:	59.2 qts 56.0 L

Speeds

Speeds
50 KPH speeds available with front-axle suspension.

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:71 gal
268.7 L
Hydraulic system:18.5 gal
70.0 L (AutoPower)
26.4 gal
99.9 L (CVT)

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)
Capacity:18.5 gal
70.0 L (AutoPower)
26.4 gal
99.9 L (CVT)
Pressure:2900 psi
200.0 bar
Rear valves:2 to 4
Total flow:29 gpm
109.8 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II/III
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):9,391 lbs
4259 kg
11,200 lbs
5080 kg (CVT)
Front Hitch:optional
Front lift:5,500 lbs
2494 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Clutch:electro-hydraulic wet disc
Rear RPM:540/1000 (standard)
540/540E/1000*Optional
Engine RPM:540@1980
540E@1533
1000@2000
1000E@1548

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:112.1 inches
284 cm
Weight:11052 to 14835 pounds
Front tire:11.00-16
Rear tire:580/70R38
Full dimensions and tires ...

2004 - 2011

Model year 2004-20072007-2011

MT500B Series

Row-Crop tractor

Challenger MT545B Tires

Challenger MT545B Tires
Ag front:	11.00-16 (2WD)
	480/70R28
Ag rear:	580/70R38

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	112.1 inches 284 cm
Length:	168.5 inches 427 cm
Width:	81.1 inches 205 cm
Height (cab):	112.8 inches 286 cm
Clearance (drawbar):	15.4 inches 39 cm
Rear axle:	Bar: 3.2 by 82 inches 81 by 2082 mm
Rear axle:	Bar: 3.2 by 113 inches 81 by 2870 mm
Rear axle:	Flange
2WD Front tread:	64.1 to 83 inches 162 to 210 cm
2WD Front tread:	73.2 to 96 inches 185 to 243 cm (wide row-crop axle)
4WD Front tread:	61.2 to 89.2 inches 155 to 226 cm
Rear tread:	55.5 to 91 inches 140 to 231 cm (short bar)
Rear tread:	55.5 to 116.3 inches 140 to 295 cm (long bar)
Rear tread:	56.9 to 90.6 inches 144 to 230 cm (flange)

Challenger MT545B Weight

Challenger MT545B Weight
Shipping:	11,052 lbs 5013 kg (2WD)
	11,949 lbs 5420 kg (4WD)
	13,410 lbs 6082 kg (CVT 4WD)
Operating:	13,140 lbs 5960 kg (2WD)
	13,215 lbs 5994 kg (4WD)
	14,835 lbs 6729 kg (CVT 4WD)
Max Drawbar:	3821 lbs 1733 kg
2WD Max front axle:	4652 lbs 2110 kg
4WD Max front axle:	7496 lbs 3400 kg
Max rear axle:	12897 lbs 5850 kg