Challenger MT545E

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Challenger MT545E is powered by an AGCO Power 6-cylinder turbocharged and intercooled diesel engine with a displacement of 402 ci. It delivers a rated power of 165 hp and a maximum power of 164.7 hp as per independent test results. The engine has a bore of 4.252 in, stroke of 4.724 in, and rated RPM of 2100. The transmission is a CVT with infinite speed adjustments and two mechanical ranges, offering 24 forward and reverse gears. Key additional specs include a maximum torque of 507 lb-ft at 1400 rpm with 20% torque rise, fuel specific gravity of 0.839, and emission control via Selective Catalytic Reduction. Independent tests provide detailed hydraulic performance, dimensions, tire specs, sound levels and more.

Key Specifications

Power Output: 165 (rated power) / 164.7 (maximum power)

Transmission: CVT. A combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections allowing infinite speed adjustments within the noted ranges. The transmission has two mechanical ranges.

Fuel Type: Diesel

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: AGCO S.A., ZA, Ave Blaise Pascal, Beauvais Cedex, France
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged, Intercooled
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 402
Bore (in): 4.252
Stroke (in): 4.724
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 165 (rated power) / 164.7 (maximum power)

Transmission

Type: CVT. A combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections allowing infinite speed adjustments within the noted ranges. The transmission has two mechanical ranges.
Forward Gears: 24
Reverse Gears: 24
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): -
Width (in): -
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): -

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): -
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: II
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: -
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Closed-center load sensing

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: May to August, 2016

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 165.0 HP (123.1 kW) at 1902 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 8.97 Gal/hr (33.94 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.390 lb/hp.hr (0.238 kg/kW.h)
DEF Consumption: 0.04 Gal/hr (0.15 l/h) at rated engine speed of 2031 rpm

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed (12th Gear): 126.6 HP (94.4 kW) with a drawbar pull of 9396 lbs (41.8 kN) and a speed of 5.60 mph (9.01 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.413 lb/hp.hr (0.251 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 14.08 Hp.hr/gal (2.77 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 507 lb.-ft. (688 Nm) at 1400 rpm
Torque Rise: 31.47% with a power increase at 1900 rpm of 7.57%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 7730 lbs (34.4 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate: 26.2 GPM (95.5 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power: 33.0 HP (24.6 kW) at delivery pressure of 2875 psi (198 bar)

NTTL.(2016).Nebraska Summary: S1071 Challenger MT545E. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/3355