Challenger MT555E Row-Crop tractor Specs & Features

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Challenger MT555E Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications

Challenger MT555E is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 2015 – .

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Challenger MT555E 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 MT555E Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Jackson, Minnesota, USA

Challenger MT555E Power

Engine:
Engine (gross):	170 hp 126.8 kW
Engine (max):	210 hp 156.6 kW
PTO (claimed):	145 hp 108.1 kW
Drawbar (tested):	131.7 hp 98.2 kW
PTO (tested):	184.7 hp 137.7 kW

Challenger MT555E Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Battery volts:	12

Challenger MT555E Mechanical

Chassis:

4×4 MFWD 4WD

Differential lock:

electro-hydraulic front and rear

Steering:

power

Brakes:

hydraulic wet disc

Cab:

Cab standard with air-conditioning. Auto-Guide 3000

Transmissions:

24-speed six-speed power shift

continuously-variable transmission (CVT)

Capacity

Fuel:	114 gal 431.5 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF):	11 gal 41.6 L
Hydraulic system:	26.4 gal 99.9 L

Hydraulics

Type:	closed-center load sensing
Capacity:	26.4 gal 99.9 L
Pressure:	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves:	4
SCV flow:	26.4 gpm 99.9 lpm
Total flow:	29 gpm 109.8 lpm
	39 gpm 147.6 lpm *Optional with AutoPower VI
	50 gpm 189.3 lpm *Optional with CVT

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	III/IIIN
Rear lift (at ends):	13500 lbs 6123 kg
	16700 lbs 7575 kg *Lift capacity with CVT transmission.
Front Hitch:	IIIN*Optional
Front lift (at ends):	7954 lbs 3607 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540/540E/1000
	540E/1000E/1000*Optional
	540/540E/1000/1000E*With CVT transmission.

Challenger MT555E Engine detail

Engine Detail
AGCO Power
turbocharged intercooled diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	402 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.252×4.724 inches 108 x 120 mm
Emissions:	Tier IV
Emission control:	selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Rated Power (EC 97/98):	170 hp 126.8 kW
Maximum Power (EC 97/68):	210 hp 156.6 kW
Air cleaner:	dry element
Compression:	17.4:1
Rated RPM:	2100
Starter:	electric
Starter volts:	12

Challenger MT555E Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Transmission:	AutoPower VI
Type:	six-speed power shift
Gears:	24 forward and reverse

Challenger MT555E Dimensions

Wheelbase:

117 inches
297 cm

Challenger MT555E Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2948

OCED Tractor Test 2948
Diesel CVT 4WD 2/2016 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2948 file
PTO performance
Max power:	184.7 hp 137.7 kW
Fuel use:	9.8 gal/hour 37.1 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed:	161.1 hp 120.1 kW
Fuel use:	9.1 gal/hour 34.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	181.3 hp 135.2 kW
Fuel use:	9.8 gal/hour 37.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	129.5 hp 96.6 kW
Fuel use:	9.4 gal/hour 35.6 l/hour
Pull at 7.71KPH
Max pull:	16095 lbs 7300 kg
Pull at 2.71KPH

OCED Tractor Test 2946

OCED Tractor Test 2946
Diesel AutoPower VI 4WD February 2016 – March 2016, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2946 file
PTO performance
Max power:	177.6 hp 132.4 kW
Fuel use:	9.4 gal/hour 35.6 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed:	151.8 hp 113.2 kW
Fuel use:	8.7 gal/hour 32.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	170.3 hp 127.0 kW
Fuel use:	9.4 gal/hour 35.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	131.7 hp 98.2 kW
Fuel use:	8.8 gal/hour 33.3 l/hour
Gear 3A used for power test.
Max pull:	15825 lbs 7178 kg
Gear 1E used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Challenger MT555E a good tractor?

The Challenger MT555E 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 MT555E take?

Check out the Challenger MT555E 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 MT545E

The Challenger MT555E was an agricultural tractor model made from 2015 –