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Years in Production / 2002–2003

Challenger

MT565

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Challenger MT565.

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161hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

MFWD Optional

Drive

2002–2003

Production years

Challenger

Manufacturer

MT565 / 01

At a glance

Overview

2002 - 2003

MT500 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Beauvais, France

Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of AGCO)

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics

Type
closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)
Pressure
2900 psi200.0 bar
Valves
4
Total Flow
29 gpm109.8 lpm
Total Flow
39 gpm*Optional, with power shift transmission.147.6 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
III
Rear Lift At24610mm
14500 lbs6577 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540/1000

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator

MT565 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

SISU

turbocharged diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled vertical

Displacement
402 ci6.6 L
Bore Stroke
4.251x4.724 inches108 x 120 mm
Air Cleaner
dual paper elements
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Starter Volts
12
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled vertical

Engine Options

SISU 6.6L 6-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
108 gal408.8 L

MT565 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission Type
full power shift
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch
wet disc

Transmission (Option 2)

Four synchronized gears (1-4) in two synchronized ranges (low/high) with a four-speed (A-D) power shift on the left-hand power shuttle lever.

Transmission
AutoPower IV
Transmission Type
partial power shift
Gears
32 forward and reverse
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc

Transmission Options

18-speed full power shift

32-speed partial power shift

MT565 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
198 in502 cm
Width
98 in248 cm
Height (cab)
120 in304 cm
Wheelbase
111.2 in282 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
111.2 inches282 cm
Weight
15555 to 16465 pounds
Front Tire
14L-16
Rear Tire
20.8R42

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
14L-162WD
Front Ag
16.9R304WD
Rear Ag
20.8R42

MT565 / 05

Tests (NTTL)

Oced Tractor Test1848

Diesel 18-speed 4WDFebruary 1999 - June 1999, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1848 file

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 10 used for power test.

Gear 3 used for pull test.

Max Power
155.2 hp115.7 kW
Max Power
141.1 hp105.2 kW
Fuel Use
9.1 gal/hour34.4 l/hour
Fuel Use
9.3 gal/hour35.2 l/hour
Fuel Use
9.2 gal/hour34.8 l/hour
Fuel Use
9.0 gal/hour34.1 l/hour
Power At Rated Engine Speed
146.2 hp109.0 kW
Power At Rated Pto Speed
152.6 hp113.8 kW
Max Pull
13,945 lbs6325 kg