Challenger 55 Technical Specifications
Challenger 55 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1996 – 1998.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Challenger 55 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
Challenger 55 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) |
| Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
| Original price was $133,000 in 1998 | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Challenger 55 Mechanical
| Drive | crawler |
| Steering | differential power |
| Wet disc brakes | |
| Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics
| Type | variable-displacement load-sensing pressure-compensated |
| Pressure | 2750 psi 189.6 bar |
| Valves | 3 or 4 |
| Pump flow | 31.2 gpm 118.1 lpm |
| 55 gpm*Optional. 208.2 lpm |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | III/II |
| Control | draft control |
| Rear lift | 12500 lbs 5670 kg |
| 15000 lbs*Optional. 6804 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
| Rear RPM | 1000 (1.75) |
| Engine RPM | 1000@1900 |
Challenger 55 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Caterpillar 3126 | |
| turbocharged diesel | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 442 ci 7.2 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.33×5.00 inches 110 x 127 mm |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 34.4 qts 32.6 L |
| Engine Oil |
| Type | full power shift |
| Gears | 16 forward and 9 reverse |
Challenger 55 Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 86 inches 218 cm |
| Length | 211 inches 535 cm |
| Width | 91 inches 231 cm |
| Height (cab) | 120 inches 304 cm |
| Height (exhaust) | 125 inches 317 cm |
| Weight | 26000 lbs 11793 kg |
| Gauge | 60/68/72/76/80/88/90 inches 152/172/182/193/203/223/228 cm |
FAQ
Is Challenger 55 a good tractor?
The Challenger 55 is one of the great tractors in the Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) stable, and it has earned Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Challenger 55 take?
Check out the Challenger 55 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) made the 55?
The Challenger 55 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1996 – 1998
How much does a Challenger 55 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Challenger 55 weight ranges from 26000 lbs
11793 kg .
How much can a John Challenger 55 Lift?
Challenger 55 tractor hitch is capable of lifting 12500 lbs
5670 kg.