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Challenger
540C


MODEL 540C
Years Produced (2013-2015)
ENGINE†
Horsepower, Rated - hp (kW) 370 (276)
Horsepower, Maximum - hp (kW)

426 (318)

Power Boost - hp (kW) 56 (42)
Engine Make Agco Power
Engine Model 98 ATI
Number of Cylinders 7
Piston Displacement - cu in (L) 598 (9.8)
Emission Tier Level Tier 4 Interim
Fuel Tank Capacity - gal (L) 230 (870)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity, gal (L) np
FEEDING†
Feeder Width - in (mm) 55.4 (1408)
Feeder Speed Variable Std on corn/soybean models
Feeder Reverser Control Electro-hydraulic
Feeder Tilt Adjustment Lateral tilt standard
Stone / Rock Protection Stone trap, manual sump
THRESHING/SEPERATING
Threshing System Type, Rotary or Conventional Cylinder Rotary
Number of Rotors or Cylinders 1 Axial Rotor
Rotor or Cylinder Description Segmented elements, helical pattern
Rotor or Cylinder Diameter - in (mm) 31.5 (800)
Rotor or Cylinder Length - in (mm) 140 (3556)
Rotor or Cylinder Speed Range - rpm 264 to 1235
Threshing Area Wrap - degrees 142
Concave Adjustment Yes
CLEANING SYSTEM
Total Sieve Area - sq in (sq m) 9,455 (6.10)
Leveling System Available No
Cleaning Fan Description Turbine Transverse fan
Cleaning Fan Speed Range - rpm 916 to 1366
GRAIN HANDLING
Grain Tank Capacity, Standard - bu (L) 350 (12334)
Optional Grain Tank Capacity - bu (L) No optional tank
Unloading Rate - bu/sec. (L/Sec) 4.0 (141)
Unloading Auger Length, Standard - ft-in (m) 21' (6.40)
Optional Auger Length - ft-in (m) 24' (7.32)
Reach from Machine Center, Standard Auger - ft-in (m) 24' 5" (7.43)
Reach from Machine Center, Optional Auger - ft-in (m) 27' 4" (8.33)
TIRES and TRACKS
Reference Drive Tire Size 900/60 R32
Steering Tire Size 750/65 R26
Rubber Tracks Available No option
WEIGHTS and DIMENSIONS, without Header
Weight, 2WD - lb (kg) 38,693 (17550)
Wheelbase, 2WD - in (mm) 146 (3708)
Transport Height - ft-in (m) 12' 3" (3.73) Bin ext. down