Challenger MT555B

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Challenger MT555B is a powerful four-wheel drive tractor built for tough farm work. It has a strong Perkins Diesel engine with 6 cylinders and 171.4 horsepower. This engine is turbocharged and liquid-cooled, which helps it run smoothly in different conditions. The tractor uses diesel fuel and has a big fuel tank to keep working for a long time.

This tractor is big and heavy, weighing 14,320 pounds. It has an AutoPower VI transmission with 24 forward and 24 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of options for different tasks. The MT555B has a strong hydraulic system that can lift up to 11,230 pounds with its rear hitch. It also has big tires - 16.9R30 in the front and 480/80R46 in the back - which help it move well in fields. The tractor has wet disc brakes that work well even in muddy conditions.
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Key Specifications

Power Output: 171 hp (127.8 kW)

Transmission: AutoPower VI

Drive Type: Four-Wheel Drive

Operating Weight: 14320 lb (6495 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel No. 2

Challenger MT555B vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Challenger MT555B is Above Average. It is greater than 88% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 6.6K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Challenger MT555B is Above Average. It is greater than 85% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 6.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Challenger MT555B is Above Average. It is greater than 79% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Challenger MT555B is Poor. It is greater than 9% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Perkins Diesel
Model
VK 31483
Cooling Type
Liquid-Cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Vertical Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel No. 2
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement
366 ci (6.0 L)
Bore
4.13 in (105.0 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
1900
Power Output
171 hp (127.8 kW)
Tested Power Output
171 hp (127.8 kW)

Transmission

Type
AutoPower VI
Forward Gears
24
Reverse Gears
24

Drivetrain

Chassis
4WD
Drive Type
Four-Wheel Drive
Brake Type
Multiple wet disc brakes hydraulically operated