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General Information and Operating Instructions
PUSHBACK TRACTOR CHALLENGER550
1. Technical data
In the following, you will find all of the relevant technical data pertaining to the operation of the CHALLEN-
GER550.
The complete technical data of the CHALLENGER550 can be found in the documentation "Factory Set-
tings/Production Test Documents".
Reference value Value
Length without towing couplings 7 762 mm (305 ½ inches)
Width 3 000 mm (118 ¼ inches)
Height with warning beacons Cabin lowered 2 063 mm (81 ¼ inches)
Cabin raised 2 563 mm (101 inches)
Weight Standard 50 000 kg (110,230 lb)
optional 55 000 kg (121,254 lb)
Tractive power 369 kN (82,959 lbf)
Turning radius With all-wheel steering 6 800 mm (267 ¾ inches)
With front-wheel steering 10 700 mm (421 ¼ inches)
Driving speed Maximum 29 km/h (18 mph)
Braking ratio See factory settings record
Stopping distance See factory settings record
Incline capability 6,8 %
2 batteries Voltage 12 V
Capacity 150 Ah
Control voltage 24 V
Noise level on driver's seat Idling See factory settings record
Hydraulic tank capacity 150 l (39 ½ US gal)
Diesel fuel quantity 230 l (60 ¾ US gal)
Ambient temperature Minimum -25°C (–13°F)
Maximum +45°C (113°F)
Motor DEUTZ TCD 7.8 L6
COM IV / EPA-TIER 4
Transmission ZF 6 WG 210
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Specifications
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