Challenger MT545B MT500B Series Specs & Features

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Challenger MT545B MT500B Series Technical Specifications

Challenger MT545B is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 2004 – 2011.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Challenger MT545B 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 MT545B Production

Manufacturer:
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:
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

Challenger MT545B Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	120
Batteries:	2
Battery CCA:	420
Battery volts:	12

Challenger MT545B Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

4×4 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

Tracktor 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

Challenger MT545B Engine detail

Engine Detail
Caterpillar 3056C
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical inline
Displacement:	365.2 ci 6.0 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.937×5.00 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

Challenger MT545B Transmission overview

Engine Oil

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.

Challenger MT545B 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
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

Challenger MT545B Tests

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

FAQ

Is Challenger MT545B a good tractor?

The Challenger MT545B is one of the great tractors in the Challenger (a part of AGCO) stable, and it has earned Challenger (a part of AGCO) a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Challenger MT545B take?

Check out the Challenger MT545B 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 AGCO) made the MT535B

The Challenger MT545B was an agricultural tractor model made from 2004 – 2011