Challenger 540C Combines
CHALLENGER 540C
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sold in last yearGeneral overview
Challenger 540C is a wheel combine harvester designed for grain harvesting in field operations. It is powered by a diesel engine and listed at Tier 4 Interim emissions compliance, with rated power of 370 kW (503 hp) for seasonal harvest work.
The model uses a rotary separator and a threshing area wrap of 142°, along with a 6.1 m² (65.7 sq ft) sieve area for crop separation. A 12,334 L (3,258 US gal) grain tank and a peak unloading rate of 141 L/s (4 bu/s) support continuous harvest cycles, while wheel propulsion suits movement across fields between passes. It is configured for in-field harvesting where intake, threshing, separation, storage, and unloading occur as part of the same workflow.
Year
2013, 2014, 2015
Country of manufacturing
United States
General specifications
Dimensions
Width
Height
Length
Weight
3,750 mm
~147.6 in
3,730 mm
~146.9 in
8,700 mm
~342.5 in
17,550 kg
~38,691.2 lb
Engine Power
426 hp
Emission standard level
Tier 4 Interim
Grain tank size
12,334 L
Peak unloading rate
84.6 L/sec
Additional specifications
Engine type
Diesel
Displacement
9,800 cu(cm)
Fuel tank
750 L
Type of propulsion
Wheel
Separator type
Rotary
Threshing Area Wrap
142 deg
Sieve area
6.1 sq(m)
Unloading auger length
5.49 m
Unloading rate
84.6 L/sec
Rated power
370 hp
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What is the average price of a Challenger 540C?
No confirmed market price is supplied for the Challenger 540C. Check current listings and compare the machine’s condition, location, and configuration.
What are the key advantages of the Challenger 540C?
The supplied specifications list a rotary separator, a 12,334 L grain tank, and an unloading rate of 84.6 L/s. It has wheel propulsion, a 6.1 m² sieve area, and a 5.49 m unloading auger.
What type of engine does the 540C use?
The Challenger 540C uses a Diesel engine with 9,800 cc displacement and Tier 4 Interim emissions standard level.
How much horsepower does the 540C have?
The Challenger 540C has 426 hp engine power and 370 hp rated power.
What fuel does the Challenger 540C use?
The Challenger 540C uses Diesel fuel. Its fuel tank capacity is 750 L (198.1 US gal).
What jobs is this Combines best suited for?
The supplied data identifies the Challenger 540C as a combine with a rotary separator and wheel propulsion. Specific crop applications or job suitability are not confirmed by the supplied information.
What is the expected lifespan of the 540C?
No expected lifespan is supplied for the Challenger 540C. For a used machine, inspect maintenance records, engine condition, threshing and separation components, unloading system, and wear in the grain-handling areas.
What should a buyer check when purchasing a used Combines?
Check maintenance records, engine operation, fuel system condition, threshing and separation components, sieve area, grain tank, unloading auger, and unloading system. Verify tire condition, wheel propulsion components, and any evidence of leaks, damage, or excessive wear.
