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Oct 21, 2022 · For a tractor, I probably should hug the 300HP and up range, and 4wd. I have seen several Versatile tractors for sale but man it is hard to find good equipment. You know when a farmer sells it, there is a good reason.
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Have a MT 535B with CVT and been a very good tractor. I have...
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May 8, 2018 · Have a MT 535B with CVT and been a very good tractor. I have about 3500 hrs on mine. Replaced a clutch switch and that has been it. Cabs are nice, quiet, good visibility. Air keeps you cool. Cheap on fuel. Has a little box above your head on the right side that you can strap a drink or put a sandwhich in which the air runs thru it keeping it cool.
Oct 13, 2015 · I did spend some time looking over Challenger's website, and they do look like beefy, well equipped tractors. My only real niggle is that the higher hp units- comparable to JD's 8 family- are all CVT ONLY, no other option.
- Failed Clutch Pedal Sensor
- Flywheel Damper Breakdown
- Dry Rot on Tires
- Fuel System Issues
- Poor and Loud AC
- General Pros and Cons of Challenger Tractors
- Are Challenger Tractors Any good?
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The other day a friend got a Challenger 545B, a 2009 model. It had done about 280 hours as a rental for two years before being put up for sale. He got a great deal on the tractor, and it came with exceptional features. He moved the tractor from his farm to another to help out and had covered only 15 miles when trouble broke. My friend tried downshi...
Tractors are big and quite uncomfortable if you don’t have the right features. After years of driving different ones, I admit you never get used to the noise or the vibration. This is where the flywheel damper comes in handy. The flywheel damper’s job on the tractor is to reduce the noise and vibration. You can go about your business with utmost co...
Have you ever taken a break from using your tractor and then replaced the tires later? Well, you’ve probably dealt with a common tractor problem known as dry rot. I’ve come across dry rot on my tractor tires more times than I care to admit. I live in an area where we get extreme heat, especially during the summer months. The causes of dry rot on ti...
The tractor fuel system is another area of concern for every person who wants to use it effectively. Most develop issues with fuel systems after some time. I’ve always noticed certain signs that I have a fuel system issue when my tractor engine doesn’t receive any fuel. When this happens, the number one culprit is the fuel filter. After some time, ...
Air conditioning, especially in the summer months, is quite crucial. One issue I’ve had with the Challenger is its air conditioning. Not only is this cooling unit loud, but it’s not as effective as one would expect. I often find myself carrying a portable AC on extremely hot days. Another issue is the AC unit keeps shutting down. It can be quite fr...
Eastside hay guysaid that in his honest opinion, the Challenger/Agco makes one heck of a tractor. They have run them for the last 7 years with no major issues. The CVT trans is smooth and is ideal for side-dressing, mowing hay, spreading fertilizer, all-round use. Dairyman 33said that he liked how both 540 and 1000 rpm economy modes are available, ...
Tractors are quite an excellent machinery. But, none is immune to problems. Take the Challenger model that’s quite popular among farmers. This article contains some of the issues you might face when you get one. But, this shouldn’t dissuade you because there are many pros to owning one. Weighing between the two always helps me to make a better deci...
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Feb 18, 2015 · The Challenger MT865C marks the end of an era for Cat powered Challenger tractors. Tom Dickson tests it out.
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Jan 15, 2016 · Over the past 5 or 6 years, I've often noticed that Challenger tractors with very low hours show up at auctions or in dealer's used equipment inventories. As an example, a dealer ad in the latest issue of "Lancaster Farming" lists a used model MT455D (110 hp) with only 65 hours.
