MT500B

MT500B

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MT500B SERIES
100 TO 160 PTO HP
 SPECIFICATIONS
MT525B MT535B MT545B
Challenger MT500B Series ENGINE Model
PTO HP (kW)
Caterpillar C6.6 ACERTTM
100 (74.6)
Caterpillar C6.6 ACERTTM
110 (82.0)
Caterpillar C6.6 ACERTTM
120 (89.5)
With more models, more power and better performance Type In-line, liquid-cooled diesel In-line, liquid-cooled diesel In-line, liquid-cooled diesel
than ever before, the redesigned Challenger® MT500B # Cylinders / Displacement - CID (L) 6 / 403 (6.6) 6 / 403 (6.6) 6 / 403 (6.6)
Rated Speed - rpm 2200 2200 2200
Series is the ultimate business machine for any operation. Aspiration Turbocharged and aftercooled Turbocharged and aftercooled Turbocharged and aftercooled
Bore / Stroke - in (mm) 4.14 (105) / 5.00 (127) 4.14 (105) / 5.00 (127) 4.14 (105) / 5.00 (127)
Fuel System Common Rail Common Rail Common Rail
Engine Electronically controlled Electronically controlled Electronically controlled
The redesigned Challenger MT500B Series features a CAPACITIES Fuel Tank - gal (L) 71 (270) 71 (270) 71 (270)
Cooling System - gal (L) 6.73 (25.5) 6.73 (25.5) 6.73 (25.5)
powerful new CAT® ACERT™ C6.6 Tier 3 diesel in all
Hydraulic System - gal (L) 18.5 (70) 18.5 (70) 18.5 (70)
six models. For better access and easier service, all TechStar CVT - gal (L) 14.8 (56) 14.8 (56) 14.8 (56)
models also feature a styled one-piece hood that lifts Hydraulic System CVT - gal (L) 26.4 (100) 26.4 (100) 26.4 (100)
to reveal a flip-up cooling kit and a new air cleaner that TRANSMISSION TechStar CVT
uses a compact, cassette-type element. Speed Range - mph (kph) 0.01 to 25 (.03 to 40) 0.01 to 25 (.03 to 40) 0.01 to 25 (.03 to 40)
Optional Speed Range 0.01 to 32 (.03 to 50) 0.01 to 32 (.03 to 50) 0.01 to 32 (.03 to 50)
AutoPower VI
Speed Range - mph (kph) 1.01 to 25 (1.62 to 40) 1.01 to 25 (1.62 to 40) 0.01 to 25 (.03 to 40)
Transmission Optional 4:1 Creeper - mph (kph) 0.28 to 25 (0.44 to 40) 0.28 to 25 (0.44 to 40) 0.28 to 25 (0.44 to 40)
Take your choice of two award-winning transmissions. AXLES Front 2WD AutoPower VI only Box in Box / 2WD Box in Box / 2WD Box in Box / 2WD
MFWD Center Pivot, MFD Center Pivot, MFD Center Pivot, MFD
Select the new AutoPower™ VI with 24 forward and
Hydraulic Suspension Optional Optional Optional
24 reverse gears and a top speed of 25 mph (40 kph) Rear Axle
at only 1800 engine rpm or the proven TechStar™ Flange Axle Standard (AutoPower VI Only) Optional (AutoPower VI Only) Optional (AutoPower VI Only)
CVT that offers stepless speed choices from 0 to 32 Bar Axle Standard (TechStar CVT Only) Standard Standard
mph (50 kph) with the available Quadlink™ front axle Tread width - 18.4 Tires - in (mm) 60 to 88 (1524 to 2235) 60 to 88 (1524 to 2235) 60 to 88 (1524 to 2235)
suspension system. Long Bar Axle 60 to 110 (1524 to 2794) 60 to 110 (1524 to 2794) 60 to 110 (1524 to 2794)
BRAKES Rear Brakes Hydraulic wet multi-disc Hydraulic wet multi-disc Hydraulic wet multi-disc
Front Brakes AutoPower 4WD Pack 4WD Pack 4WD Pack
Front Brakes TechStar CVT Wet brakes on cardan shaft Wet brakes on cardan shaft Wet brakes on cardan shaft
Hydraulics INDEPENDENT PTO Type Electronically controlled Electronically controlled Electronically controlled
540/540E/1000 - 1.375” (35mm) TechStar CVT Standard Standard Standard
A closed-center pressure and flow-compensated 540/540E/1000/1000E - 1.375” (35mm) AutoPowerVI Standard Standard Standard
hydraulic system with 29 gallons per minute ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Alternator 120 amp. 120 amp. 120 amp.
(110 L/min.) of hydraulic flow is standard for Batteries (2) 600 SAE cca 12-V (2) 600 SAE cca 12-V (2) 600 SAE cca 12-V
maximum efficiency and performance. Choose the HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Type Pressure/flow compensated Pressure/flow compensated Pressure/flow compensated
Touchmaster™ system that offers joystick control or Remotes - std (opt) 2 (4) 2 (4) 2 (4)
Max. Pressure - PSI (BAR) 2900 (200) 2900 (200) 2900 (200)
opt for the electro-hydraulic fingertip valve control Total Flow - gpm (lpm) 29 (110) 29 (110) 29 (110)
system, depending upon preference. 3-POINT HITCH Control Electronic Electronic Electronic
CAT. 2/3, ADJUSTABLE LINKAGE AutoPower VI 7152 (3244) 8923 (4047) 8923 (4047)
LIFT CAPACITY @ 24” - LB (KG) TechStar 10915 (4950) 10915 (4950) 10915 (4950)
FRONT HITCH (OPTIONAL) Capacity - lb (kg) 6100 (2800) 6100 (2800) 6100 (2800)
PTO FRONT PTO 1000 RPM - 1.375” (35mm) Optional Optional Optional
All MT500B Series tractors feature dual speed, STEERING Type Full power hydrostatic Full power hydrostatic Full power hydrostatic
540/1000 rpm PTO with an economy PTO feature DIMENSIONS Wheelbase - in (mm) 111.3 (2827) 111.3 (2827) 111.3 (2827)
Minimum Width - in (mm) 81.1 (2060) 81.1 (2060) 81.1 (2060)
as standard equipment. When operating equipment
Height Top Cab - in (mm) 112.8 (2865) 112.8 (2865) 112.8 (2865)
that does not require maximum horsepower, economy Overall Length - in (mm) 182.2 (4628) 182.2 (4628) 182.2 (4628)
PTO allows the engine speed to be reduced 23%, yet Under Drawbar Clearance - in (mm) 15.4 (392) 15.4 (392) 15.4 (392)
maintain full PTO shaft speed, saving fuel and reducing Shipping Weight - lb (kg) / AutoPower 2WD 11052 (5013) 11052 (5013) 11052 (5013)
in-cab noise. Shipping Weight - lb (kg) / AutoPower AWD 11546 (5237) 11949 (5420) 11949 (5420)
Shipping Weight - lb (kg) / TechStar 13084 (5935) 13410 (6083) 13410 (6083)

*Estimated shipping weight, single rear wheels

 MT500B
ENGINE Model
MT555B
Caterpillar C6.6 ACERT™
MT565B
Caterpillar C6.6 ACERT™
MT575B
Caterpillar C6.6 ACERT™
Standard Equipment
PTO HP (kW) 130 (96.9) 145 (108.1) 160 (119.3) • Caterpillar C6.6 Side View Mirrors
Type In-line, liquid cooled diesel In-line, liquid-cooled diesel In-line, liquid-cooled diesel ACERT™ Engine • Tilt and Telescopic
# Cylinders / Displacement - CID (L) 6 / 403 (6.6) 6 / 403 (6.6) 6 / 403 (6.6) • Closed Center Load- Steering Column
Rated Speed - rpm 2200 2200 2200 Sensing Hydraulics • In Cab Electrical Socket
Aspiration Turbocharged and aftercooled Turbocharged and aftercooled Turbocharged and aftercooled • Flow Control on • Air Suspended Swivel
Bore / Stroke - in (mm) 4.14 (105) / 5.00 (127) 4.14 (105) / 5.00 (127) 4.14 (105) / 5.00 (127) All Valves Seat with Vertical Height
Fuel System Common Rail Common Rail Common Rail • Total Flow of 29 GPM and Backrest Angle
Electronically controlled Electronically controlled Electronically controlled (110 LPM) Adjustment, Fore/Aft
CAPACITIES Fuel Tank - gal (L) 98 (370) 98 (370) 98 (370) • Power Beyond; Pressure, and Side/Side Isolators,
Return and Load Sensing Lumbar Support, Seat
Cooling System - gal (L) 6.73 (25.5) 6.73 (25.5) 6.73 (25.5)
• Lower Link Pin Sensing Belt and Adjustable
Hydraulic System - gal (L) 18.5 (70) 18.5 (70) 18.5 (70)
w/Electronic Lift Control
TechStar CVT - gal (L) 15.3 (58) 15.3 (58) 15.3 (58) Left Armrest
• Active Transport Control
Hydraulic System CVT - gal (L) 26.4 (100) 26.4 (100) 26.4 (100) • Instructors Seat with
(ATC)
TRANSMISSION TechStar CVT Seat Belt
• Left and Right Side
Speed Range - mph (kph) 0.01 to 25 (.03 to 40) 0.01 to 25 (.03 to 40) 0.01 to 25 (.03 to 40) External Lift Controls • Shielded Center Line
Optional Speed Range 0.01 to 32 (.03 to 50) 0.01 to 32 (.03 to 50) 0.01 to 32 (.03 to 50) Drive with Electro-
• 3-Point Linkage:
AutoPower VI Category II/III Adjustable Hydraulic Control of
Speed Range - mph (kph) 1.01 to 25 (1.62 to 40) 1.01 to 25 (1.62 to 40) 0.01 to 25 (.03 to 40) Linkage with Mechanical Front Wheel Drive and
Optional 4:1 Creeper - mph (kph) 0.28 to 25 (0.44 to 40) 0.28 to 25 (0.44 to 40) 0.28 to 25 (0.44 to 40) Leveling Front Wheel Drive
AXLES Front 2WD AutoPower VI only Box in Box / 2 WD Box in Box / 2 WD Box in Box / 2 WD • Economy PTO Differential Lock
MFWD Center Pivot, MFD Center Pivot, MFD Center Pivot, MFD • Standard-Duty Drawbar • Toolbox
Hydraulic Suspension Optional Optional Optional with Clevis • Front Weight Frame
Rear Axle • Double Element Halogen • SMV Identification
Flange Axle N/A N/A N/A Work Lights Emblem
Bar Axle Standard Standard Standard • Deluxe Cab with Heater • Molded Rear Fenders
Tread Width - 18.4 Tires - in (mm) 60 to 88 (1524 to 2235) 60 to 88 (1524 to 2235) 60 to 88 (1524 to 2235) and A/C • Drilled Engine Side Rails
Long Bar Axle 60 to 120 (1524 to 3048) 60 to 120 (1524 to 3048) 60 to 120 (1524 to 3048) • Rear View Mirror and
two Exterior Telescopic
BRAKES Rear Brakes Hydraulic wet multi-disc Hydraulic wet multi-disc Hydraulic wet multi-disc
Front Brakes AutoPower 4WD pack 4WD pack 4WD pack
Front Brakes TechStar CVT Wet brakes on cardan shaft Wet brakes on cardan shaft Wet brakes on cardan shaft
INDEPENDENT PTO Type
540/540E/1000 - 1.375” (35mm)
Electronically controlled
Standard
Electronically controlled
Standard
Electronically controlled
Standard
Optional Equipment
• Factory Fitted • Front Belly Weight
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Alternator 150 amp. 150 amp. 150 amp. Auto-Guide Provisions • Front Suitcase and
Batteries (2) 600 SAE cca 12-V (2) 600 SAE cca 12-V (2) 600 SAE cca 12-V • Pneumatic Cab Wheel Weights
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Type Pressure/flow compensated Pressure/flow compensated Pressure/flow compensated Suspension • 4:1 Creeper Reduction on
Remotes - std (opt) 4 (5) 4 (5) 4 (5) • Super Deluxe Semi- Auto-Power VI models
Max. Pressure - PSI (BAR) 2900 (200) 2900 (200) 2900 (200) Active Seat • Techstar CVT
Total Flow - gpm (lpm) 29 (110) 29 (110) 29 (110) • External Camera option Continuously Variable
3-POINT HITCH Control Electronic Electronic Electronic • Automatic Air Transmission with Dual
Conditioning/Climate Lever Control
CAT. 2/3, ADJUSTABLE LINKAGE AutoPower VI 15240 (6913) 15240 (6913) 15240 (6913)
Control • Integrated tractor Control
LIFT CAPACITY @ 24” - LB (KG) TechStar 14283 (6479) 14283 (6479) 14283 (6479) System with Fingertip
• Large Telescoping Side
FRONT HITCH (OPTIONAL) Lift Capacity - lb (kg) 8800 (4000) 8800 (4000) 8800 (4000) Mirrors with Electrical Control
FRONT PTO 1000 RPM - 1.375” (35mm) Optional Optional Optional Adjustment and Electric • Quick Hitch,
STEERING Type Full power hydrostatic Full power hydrostatic Full power hydrostatic De-Icing Catergory II/IIIN
DIMENSIONS Wheelbase - in (mm) 113.8 (2890) 113.8 (2890) 113.8 (2890) • Hydraulic Trailer Brakes • Power Performance
Minimum Width - in (mm) 81.1 (2060) 81.1 (2060) 81.1 (2060) • Front 3-Point Hitch Display III with color
• Xenon Work Lights screen and 21 function
Height Top of Cab - in (mm) 122.8 (3118) 122.8 (3118) 122.8 (3118)
• ISOBUS Provision headland management
Overall Length - in (mm) 190.6 (4842) 190.6 (4842) 190.6 (4842) and full spool valve
(requires Console 1)
Under Drawbar Clearance - in (mm) 17.4 (440) 17.4 (440) 17.4 (440) management.
• Rotating Beacons
Shipping Weight - lb (kg) / AutoPower 2WD 15000 (6800) 15000 (6800) 15000 (6800) • Console 1 with
• Pivoting Front Fenders
Shipping Weight - lb (kg) / AutoPower AWD 16100 (7300) 16100 (7300) 16100 (7300) Video Input
• Additional Electrical
Shipping Weight - lb (kg) / TechStar 16400 (7440) 16400 (7440) 16400 (7440) Socket in Cab • Front PTO (requires
Front Hitch)
• Rear Window
Washer/Wiper
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