Model Views
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| Illustration 1 | g00488149 |
(1) Radiator (2) Engine compartment (3) Fuel tank (4) Cab (5) Idler (6) Midwheel (7) Drive wheel | |
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| Illustration 2 | g00488151 |
(8) Belt (9) Three-point hitch (10) Drawbar (11) Power Take-off (12) Filler tube for the hydraulic system | |
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| Illustration 3 | g00345452 |
(13) Engine start switch (14) Engine shutdown override switch (15) Creeper speed switch (16) Tilt control for the steering column. (17) Control for the telescoping steering wheel (18) Switch for the air inlet heater (19) Multifunction switch (20) Warning beacon switch (21) Hazard warning switch (22) Master light switch (23) Electronic Monitoring Center | |
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(24) Governor control lever (25) Transmission control lever (26) Autoshift switch (27) Programmable upshift/downshift switch (28) Three-point hitch raise/lower switch (if equipped) (29) Implement control levers (30) Rotary lever locking device for the implement control lever (31) PTO switch (32) Status display for the PTO (33) Three-point hitch control lever (if equipped) (34) Three-point hitch lower rate control (if equipped) (35) Three-point hitch height limit control (if equipped) (36) Three-point hitch status display (if equipped) (37) Draft/position control knob (if equipped) (38) Sliding console control (if equipped) (39) Slip limit override status display (if equipped) (40) Slip limit override control (if equipped) | |
General Dimensions
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| Illustration 5 | g00531017 |
(A) 3074 mm (121 inch) (B) 3199 mm (126 inch) (C) 828 mm (32.6 inch) (D) 1230 mm (48.4 inch) without a quick hitch and 1349 mm (53.1 inch) with a quick hitch (E) 969 mm (38.1 inch) (F) 2187 mm (86.1 inch) (G) 610 mm (24.0 inch) (H) 5658 mm (222.75 inch) (J) 557 mm (21.9 inch) | |
Overall Width
In order to calculate the width of the machine, add 800 mm (31.5 inch) to the gauge of the belts. See the example for a machine with gauge of 1524 mm (60 inch).
1524 mm (60 inch) |
+ | 800 mm (31.5 inch) |
= | 2324 mm (91.5 inch) |
Note: Add an additional 13 mm (.5 inch) when the machine is equipped with 813 mm (32 inch) belts.
Ground Clearance
The ground clearance for this machine is 480 mm (18.9 inch) when you operate in 762 mm (30 inch) rows.
Turning Radius
This machine is capable of counterrotating the belts in order to complete a turn within the length of the machine.
Weights
Shipping Weight
Machine With a 1524 mm (60 inch) Gauge
The approximate machine shipping weight is 10310 kg (22730 lb).
Machine With a 2032 mm (80 inch) Gauge
The approximate machine shipping weight is 10505 kg (23160 lb).
Operating Weight
The maximum operating weight is 12130 kg (26,750 lb). See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Counterweight-Adjusting Machine Balance".
Counterweight Options
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| Illustration 6 | g00488157 |
| Counterweights | |
| Front Counterweights | 681 kg (1500 lb) |
| Bracket for Front Counterweights | 110 kg (243 lb) |
| Idler Counterweights | 907 kg (2000 lb) |
Note: All of the counterweight that is available may not be used at the same time. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Counterweight-Adjusting Machine Balance" for more information.
Engine Specifications
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| Illustration 7 | g00508503 |
| Challenger 35 | |
| Rated power for the PTO | 130 kW (175 hp) |
| Rated engine speed | 2100 rpm |
| Governed speed range | 900 to 2350 rpm |
| Model | Caterpillar 3116 |
| Displacement | 6.6 L (403 cubic inch) |
| Bore | 105 mm (4.13 inch) |
| Stroke | 127 mm (5.0 inch) |
| Net torque rise (PTO) | 50 Percent |
| Challenger 45 | |
| Rated power for the PTO | 149 kW (200 hp) |
| Rated engine speed | 2100 rpm |
| Governed speed range | 900 to 2350 rpm |
| Model | Caterpillar 3116 |
| Displacement | 6.6 L (403 cubic inch) |
| Bore | 105 mm (4.13 inch) |
| Stroke | 127 mm (5.0 inch) |
| Net torque rise (PTO) | 35 Percent |
| Challenger 55 | |
| Rated power for the PTO | 168 kW (225 hp) |
| Rated engine speed | 2100 rpm |
| Governed speed range | 900 to 2350 rpm |
| Model | Caterpillar 3126 |
| Displacement | 7.2 L (442 cubic inch) |
| Bore | 110 mm (4.33 inch) |
| Stroke | 127 mm (5.0 inch) |
| Net torque rise (PTO) | 55 Percent |
Transmission
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| Illustration 8 | g00344647 |
The transmission is a direct drive power shift transmission. The transmission has the following standard features:
- 16 forward speeds
- Nine reverse speeds
- Programmable electronic controls
- Six methods of shifting
An optional creeper transmission provides an additional 16 forward speeds and an additional nine reverse speeds. All of the creeper speeds are below 3.2 km/h (2 mph). When the creeper speed is engaged the speed reduction is 10.6:1.
Electrical System
| Electrical System | |
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| Type | 12 Volt |
| Alternator | 145 Ampere |
| Batteries | Two 12 Volt batteries with 950 cold cranking amp for each battery |
Lights
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| Illustration 9 | g00344895 |
- Four headlamps are mounted on the front of the hood.
- Two work lights are mounted on the front of the hood.
- Two front floodlights are mounted on the fuel tank.
- Two front floodlights are mounted on the roof.
- Five rear floodlights are mounted on the rear of the machine.
- The machine has hazard lamps and turn signals.
Brakes
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| Illustration 10 | g00344896 |
The machine uses oil cooled multi-disc brakes. One multiple disc brake is located on each side of the machine. Both brakes are actuated by the service brake pedal.
The parking brake is a dry disc brake. The parking brake acts on the input shaft for the differential steer unit. The parking brake can be used as a secondary brake system.
Undercarriage
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| Illustration 11 | g00488159 |
The undercarriage uses the Caterpillar Mobil-trac system with five axles on each undercarriage. There is rubber isolation between the front support beam and the main structure of the machine.
Two mounting locations allow chemical tanks to be mounted to the outside of the undercarriage. For more information about mounting chemical tanks, consult any Caterpillar dealer.
Track Gauge
Reference: For more information, see Special Instruction, SEHS9982, "Procedure to Change Track Gauge".
Use spacers to adjust the gauge in increments of 50.8 mm (2 inch).
Machine With a 1524 mm (60 inch) Gauge
The gauge can be increased to a gauge of 2286 mm (90 inch).
Machine With a 2032 mm (80 inch) Gauge
The gauge can be increased to 3048 mm (120 inch). Also, a single pair of 508 mm (20 inch) spacers can increase the gauge to 3048 mm (120 inch).
Implement Hydraulics
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| Illustration 12 | g00488148 |
The implement hydraulic system is a closed center, load sensing hydraulic system. The hydraulic system compensates for the flow and for the pressure.
Implement Hydraulic Pump
| Implement Hydraulic Pump | |
|---|---|
| Type | Variable displacement axial piston pump |
| Maximum flow | 163 L/min (43 US gpm) |
| Maximum pressure | 20000 kPa (2900 psi) |
Steering
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| Illustration 13 | g00344900 |
This machine is equipped with a Caterpillar differential steering system. The steering system controls the difference in speed between the two belts during turns. The steering system consists of the following components:
- Three planetary gear sets
- A bidirectional hydraulic steering motor
Three-Point Hitch
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| Illustration 14 | g00488155 |
The three-point hitch is electronically controlled. The three-point hitch will accept Category III implements, and Category IIIN implements.
The standard lift capacity of the three-point hitch is 5669 kg (12,500 lb). An optional configuration raises the lift capacity to 6802 kg (15,000 lb).
Note: The lift capacity of the three-point hitch is rated at 610 mm (24 inch) behind the ball ends.
Power Take-Off
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| Illustration 15 | g00489760 |
This machine is equipped with a 1000 rpm power take-off (PTO). A 44.5 mm (1.75 inch) shaft is supplied as standard equipment. The PTO shaft has a 20 tooth spline.
Drawbar
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| Illustration 16 | g00525908 |
The standard drawbar can be allowed to swing or the drawbar can be secured in different positions. Machines that are not equipped with a three-point hitch can be equipped with a wide swinging drawbar.
The drawbar can be automatically coupled to the implement.