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 | |
| 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 |
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 | |
Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 71 gal 268.7 L |
| Hydraulic system: | 18.5 gal 70.0 L (AutoPower) |
| 26.4 gal 99.9 L (CVT) | |
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 | |
| 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) | |
| 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 |
MT545B Serial Numbers | |
| 2004: | N00001 |
| 2005: | P00001 |
| 2006: | R00001 |
| 2007: | S00001 |
Electrical | |
| Ground: | negative |
| Charging system: | alternator |
| Charging amps: | 120 |
| Batteries: | 2 |
| Battery CCA: | 420 |
| Battery volts: | 12 |
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 |
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) |