AGCO S.A. MT575B

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Challenger MT575B, manufactured by AGCO S.A., is a powerful and versatile tractor model featuring a turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine built by Caterpillar. The engine, known as the Caterpillar C6.6 ACERT with serial number 66602963, sports an inline 6-cylinder, 24-valve configuration with a compression ratio of 16.2 to 1. It displaces 402 cubic inches and delivers a maximum power output of 193.8 horsepower at 1900 rpm. The MT575B utilizes the AGCO CVT transmission system, offering up to 24 forward and reverse gears for outstanding maneuverability. Its cooling system has a capacity of 26.92 quarts, ensuring consistent and efficient operation during heavy use. The physical dimensions of the MT575B include a length of 190.6 inches, a width of 81.1 inches, and a cab height of 122.8 inches. The tractor has an operating weight of 17595 pounds.

Key Specifications

Power Output: 193.8

Transmission: AGCO CVT, continuously variable transmission

Operating Weight: 17595

Fuel Type: Diesel

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Caterpillar
Model: C6.6 ACERT
Cooling Type: liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: 24-valve
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged aftercooled
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 402
Bore (in): 4.14
Stroke (in): 5
Rated RPM: 2200
Power Output (hp): 193.8

Transmission

Type: AGCO CVT, continuously variable transmission
Forward Gears: 24
Reverse Gears: 24
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 190.6
Width (in): 81.1
Height (in): 122.8
Operating Weight (lb): 17595

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: -
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: -
Coolant Capacity (qts): 26.92
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: -
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: -
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Pressure flow compensated

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: October - November, 2007

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 193.8 HP (144.6 kW) at 1900 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 10.71 Gal/hr (40.53 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.394 lb/hp.hr (0.239 kg/kW.h)
Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 17.84 Hp.hr/gal (3.51 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 642.7 lb.-ft. (871.4 Nm) at 1300 rpm
Torque Rise: 57.8%

Drawbar Performance (Unballasted - Front Drive Engaged)

Maximum Power: 109.7 HP (81.8 kW) with a drawbar pull of 5495 lbs (24.4 kN) at a speed of 7.49 mph (12.05 km/h)
Fuel Consumption: 0.560 lb/hp.hr (0.341 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 12.66 Hp.hr/gal (2.50 kW.h/l)

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 13915 lbs (61.9 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate: 31.0 GPM (117.4 l/min) at minimum pressure
Hydraulic Power: 38.8 HP (28.9 kW) at delivery pressure of 2335 psi (161 bar)

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. (2008). Nebraska Summary: S607 Challenger MT575B. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2928