Challenger

55

Farm tractor · 1996–1998 · 250 hp

The Challenger 55 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1996 to 1998. It features a Caterpillar 3126 engine, and differential power steering. The transmission is a full power shift type with 16 forward and 9 reverse.

Engine

EngineCaterpillar 3126
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6
Coolingliquid-cooled
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged
Displacement442 ci (7.2 L)
Bore4.33 in (110 mm)
Stroke5 in (127 mm)
Power PTO225 hp (167.8 kW)
Power Drawbar191 hp (142.4 kW)
Starter Volts12
Coolant Capacity34.4 qts (32.6 L)
ManufacturerCaterpillar
Rated2,100 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typefull power shift
Gears16 forward and 9 reverse
Available Options16-speed full power shift, 32-speed creeper

Hydraulics

Typevariable-displacement load-sensing pressure-compensated
Pump Flow31.2 gpm (118.1 lpm)
Pressure2,750 psi (189.6 bar)

PTO

Rear Typeindependent
Clutchelectro-hydraulic wet disc

Hitch

Rear TypeIII/II
Rear Lift12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Hitch Controldraft control

Dimensions

Length211 in (535 cm)
Width91 in (231 cm)
Height Cab120 in (304 cm)
Wheelbase86 in (218 cm)

Weight

Weight26,000 lbs (11,793 kg)

Fuel

Capacity125 gal (473.1 L)

Steering

Typedifferential power

Cab

Cabstandard with air-conditioning