Disk Mower Conditioners

Product Information Guide
C02-110
PTD10, PTD12, PTD15

Disc Mower Conditioners
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PTD10, PTD12, PTD15 DISC MOWER CONDITIONER
Contents
Page
Features and Benefits

Market.........................................................................................................................................1
Cutterbed....................................................................................................................................3
Hay Conditioner ..........................................................................................................................6
Mainframe.................................................................................................................................11
Header......................................................................................................................................13
Header Drives...........................................................................................................................16
Optional Kits (Field Installed)....................................................................................................18
Specifications
Specifications PTD10 ............................................................................................................22
Competitive Comparisions
Competitive Comparisons - PTD10 ..........................................................................................28
Competitive Comparisons PTD12..........................................................................................30
Competitive Comparisons PTD15..........................................................................................32
Head to Head Comparisons PTD10 ......................................................................................34
FEATURES AND BENEFITS

PTD SERIES DISC MOWER CONDITIONERS
MARKET
The Challenger PTD10 is a 9 2 cut, side pivot
rotary disc mower conditioner, designed to cut
through the toughest crop conditions, and yet
maintain high capacity. The PTD10 is ideal for
farmers and hay growers that need a machine
to handle fields with ant hills and gopher
mounds, or dense, wet, matted and tangled
crops.
PTD10
The Challenger PTD12 is a 12 cut, center pivot

rotary disc mower conditioner, designed for the
large operator who wants the capacity of a selfpropelled windrower with a narrow 125 transport width and the overall lower costs associated with a pull type unit. The PTD12 is ideal
for farmers, ranchers, and hay growers that
need a machine to handle fields with ant hills
and gopher mounds, or dense, wet, matted and
tangled crops.
PTD12
The Challenger PTD15 is a 15 3cut, center

pivot rotary disc mower conditioner, designed
for the large operator who wants the capacity of
a self-propelled windrower and the overall
lower costs associated with a pull type unit.
The PTD15 is ideal for farmers, ranchers, and
hay growers who have a tractor of sufficient
power (120 hp, 89 kW minimum) to utilize the
machines capacity.
PTD15

MAJOR COMPETITORS
Challenger .................................. PTD10
John Deere ........................................926
New Holland ....................................1411
Gehl ........................................ DC2345
Vermeer..................................... RC7120
CaseIH ...................................... DCX101
JD 956
Challenger .................................. PTD12

John Deere ........................................946
New Holland ....................................1431
Gehl ....................................... DC 2412
Vermeer...........................................1030
1050
CaseIH ...................................... DCX131
Challenger .................................. PTD15

John Deere ........................................956
New Holland ....................................1441
Gehl ....................................... DC 2415
CaseIH ...................................... DCX161
New Holland 1431
Vermeer MC1030
Gehl 2412

CUTTERBED
Spur Gear Cutterbed
The cutterbed is a spur gear design. Each
gear assembly and adjacent idler gears can
be individually removed and serviced, without
complete disassembly of the cutterbed. The
spur gear design allows the cutterbed profile
to be thinner, allowing closer cutting with less
scalloping. This design allows each gear and
idler to be serviced individually, reducing
downtime and increasing productivity.
Cutterbed
Removal of Disc Spindle Assembly.
Removal of Idler Gear.

Sealed Bearings
Both drive gear bearings and idler bearings
are pre-lubricated and sealed. This not only
seals the lubrication in; but also seals any
contamination out of the bearings. This dramatically reduces maintenance expense in the
event there is a problem in the cutterbed.
Since we are not lubricating cutterbed bearings with the cutterbed oil, just the tooth contact area of the gears, we can use a lower volume of oil, which reduces our power requirement significantly. This in turn reduces the
owners operating expense.
Cutterbed Gears
Disc Drive
The disc drive splined shaft will shear outside
of the cutterbed rather than to damage gear
teeth inside the cutterbed in the event an immovable obstruction is struck in the field. This
feature saves downtime and reduces repair expenses. Instead of having to replace all the
gears and bearings in the cutterbed, the operator can quickly remove the disc, pull out and replace the sheared spindle assembly, then replace the disc and be quickly back in the field
mowing.
Cutterbed Gears
Drive Gear and Shaft
The cutterbed gears have heavy duty, wide

profile teeth. The wide profile increases the
gear-to-gear tooth contact area, improving the
load carrying capacity of the gears.
The gear teeth are shaved, which is a highergrade finish than on standard gears. The shaving process reduces the possibility of cutterbed
contamination, and allows the teeth to mesh
better, providing quieter and smoother running
gears. The cutterbed gears have shaved, wide
profile teeth, giving higher load carrying capacity and smoother operation, for long life and
trouble-free operation.
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Gears

Cage Crop Converyor
The crop is conveyed from the edge of the
cutterbed to the helper roll, and the 110 conditioner roll opening by a rotating cage at each
end of the cutterbed. These cage crop conveyors also help prevent crop from wrapping
the cutterbed driveshaft. The cage crop conveyors smoothly move crop to the conditioner
opening, maintaining high output in all crop
conditions.
New Cage Crop Conveyor
Cutterbed Frame
The cutterbed is set into a cradle (1) which
helps keep the cutterbed from twisting or flexing. Preventing twisting and flexing reduces
wear on gear teeth and bearings, which extends the life of a cutterbed. Keeping the cutterbed rigid saves downtime by prolonging
component life.
Cradle
Spiral Helper Roll (PTD12, PTD15)

The helper roll (Turbulence Reduction Roll)
lifts the crop from the cutterbed to the conditioner rolls. The helper roll allows the conditioner rolls to be moved back away from the
cutterbed. The amount of air turbulence directed forward is reduced, which improves
cutoff in light crop conditions. The helper roll
helps improve cutoff in light crop conditions,
and maintains smooth crop flow in heavy
crop, improving machine versatility.
Turbulence Reduction Roll

Conditioner Rolls
Challenger offers three types of conditioner rolls, so the appropriate roll can be chosen for
each situation. Challenger offers more selection of conditioner rolls than any other manufacturer. The PTD10 is offered with rubber on steel or TiCor rolls. The PTD12 is offered with rubber on steel, steel on steel, or TiCor rolls. The PTD15 is offered with the
steel on steel rolls only.
Rubber on Steel Rolls

The rubber on steel rolls feature engaging rolls
with a rubber top roll, and a steel bottom roller.
The rolls crimp the crop along its entire length,
but to not crush the leaves, for reduced leaf
loss. The steel roll is machined and balanced,
so a precise roll gap can be set and maintained, for good windrow consistency.
Rubber on Steel
Steel on Steel Rolls

The steel on steel rolls offer a similar crimping
action to the rubber on steel rolls. The steel
on steel rolls are designed for the custom operator, or a high usage machine where rubber
roll wear would be an issue.
Steel on Steel

TiCor Rolls
The inter-meshing, spiral-cut, TiCor conditioning rolls provide gentle, consistent conditioning and long life. TiCor conditioner rolls
are made from reinforced rubber tire cores
that are stacked and compressed on the conditioner roll shaft. The solid TiCor rubber
construction allows the rolls to absorb shocks
from rocks or foreign objects without being
punctured or damaged. Rubber or urethane
covered steel rolls are much more susceptible
to damage. Once the rubber or urethane covering chunks out, it lowers the conditioning
effectiveness and the covering eventually
peels off causing imbalance and vibration
The tight machining tolerances of the TiCor
roll production process ensures even conditioning because of a precise consistent roll
gap (3), and minimizes vibration for extended
machine life.
The lugs are shallower on TiCor conditioning rolls which means the speed differential
between the lug (2) of one roll and the
valley (1) of the other is less than the speed
differential in rubber or urethane covered,
deep lugged rolls. This greater speed differential in other manufacturers rolls can cause
stripping and loss of crop leaves. With TiCor conditioning rolls, we can thoroughly
condition the crop stem without increased leaf
loss. The more crop leaves kept in the hay,
the better the nutrition content of the hay.
TiCor Rolls
Intermeshing Roll Comparision
110-Inch Conditioner Rolls

The 110-inch wide conditioner rolls allow the
crop mat to be spread out, so more thorough
conditioning can be done, even in the heaviest crop conditions. Since the crop mat is
thinner, each individual crop stem can be conditioned more uniformly. The wide rolls condition the crop more uniformly and thoroughly,
increasing the total value of the crop.
110 Inch Conditioner Rolls

Conditioner Drive (PTD12, PTD15)
Enclosed spur gears, running in oil, directly
drive the conditioner rolls through u-joint drive
shafts. Four matched HA-section belts power
this conditioner drive gearcase. The belts are
reinforced with Kevlar fiber for extra
strength and longer life. Kevlar is also the
material used in bullet-proof vests and composite army helmets.
Note: Shields are removed to show belts and gearcase
Conditioner Drive
Conditioner Roll Pressure Release

The conditioner roll tension linkage utilizes
an over center cam that allows the rolls to
open when an obstacle or clump of hay is
encountered in the field. The over center
cam will automatically reset the tension after
the obstruction has passed through the conditioner rolls. No longer does the operator
need to stop the tractor and raise the header
to eliminate a plug. The roll tension release
system allows the potential plug to be expelled without stopping, enhancing productivity.
Roll Tension Release
Roll Tension
Roll Tension Cam

Spoke Conditioner
The spoke conditioner conditions crop by the
spoke rotor moving the crop past an adjustable conditioning panel. The crop rubs
against the tines, other crop, and the conditioning panel. This rubbing action removes
the waxy outer layer from the plant, allowing
moisture to be released quickly.
The spoke conditioner has 74 free swinging
spokes attached to a rotor. The rotor speed is
set at 722 rpm. The rotor speed can be sped
up to 1030 rpm by installing an optional
speed-up kit.
Spoke Conditioner
Conditioning Panel
The conditioning action can be changed by
moving a conditioning panel over the spoke
conditioner. The picture shows the panel in the
down position, which provides the most aggressive conditioning. To reduce the conditioning action, the panel can be
adjusted to the
up position. To reduce the conditioning action even more, the channel at the bottom of
the panel can be taken off, and placed on top of
the panel.
Spoke Conditioner Panel
Conditioning Panel Adjustment

The conditioning panel is adjusted by moving
the panel adjustment lever, located under the
right side hinged shield.
Conditioner Panel Adjustment

Conditioning Panel Up
Crop conditioning is achieved by the tines and
conditioner panel scuffing the crop stems, rubbing the protective wax coating off, allowing
stem moisture to be released quickly. The
conditioning action can be changed by moving
a conditioning panel over the spoke conditioner. To reduce the conditioning action, the
panel can be
adjusted to the up position.
To reduce the conditioning action even
more, the channel at the bottom of the panel
can be taken off, and placed on top of the
panel.
Spoke Conditioner
Conditioning Panel Down

The panel in the down position forces the crop
deeper into the conditioner tines, which would
provide more aggressive conditioning.
The high speed conditioner kit provides additional aggressive conditioning by increasing
the rotor speed from 722 rpm to 1030 rpm.
Swathboard
Spoke Conditioner Panel
The swathboard is adjusted up or down with

the swathboard adjustment knob which is located on the left side of the machine. Adjusting the swathboard up diverts the crop flow
into the forming shields.
Swathboard
Swathboard Adjustment
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Mainframe
Heavy Duty Frame
The heavy-duty frame allows the header to be
suspended like a self-propelled header, which
means that the frame pushes the header
through the field. Pushing the header allows it
to follow the ground contours better, reducing
the possibility of the header digging into the
ground.
Frame
Hydraulic Transport Lock

The tongue swing can be locked into position
for roading. A single lever shuts off the oil flow
both into and out of the tongue swing cylinder.
The lock can be easily engaged or disengaged
by the stroke of a single lever at the rear of the
machine.
Transport Lock
Header Lift Lockout

The header can be locked in the up position
for transport or machine maintenance. A lockout valve is located on each of the two header
lift cylinders. Ease of use will encourage the
operator to use this function even when doing
quick maintenance or checks.
Lift Lock
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Mainframe
Tires
The PTD10 and PTD12 come standard with
ribbed 11L-15 flotation tires, which help reduce field compaction and smooth operation
in rough fields. The PTD15 tires are 31 x
13.5-15. Reduced soil compaction promotes
quicker crop regrowth, improving crop vigor
and productivity.
PTD12 Tires
Transport Lighting
The PTD series of disc mower conditioners meets the latest A.S.A.E. Lighting and Marking
Standard for Agricultural Equipment. The warning flashers are rubber mounted to swing away
and reset when hit by an obstruction. There are also enhanced taillights with retroreflective
(Red-Orange) reflectors using cube corner microprismatic element technology, which gives
superior visibility in low light conditions, as well as an SMV sign as standard equipment.
Transport Lighting
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Header
Header Flotation
The header can float both radially and vertically, so it hugs the contours, reducing scalloping on uneven ground. The flotation is accomplished by two springs on each side of the
machine. The multiple springs provide a
much more responsive flotation system than
those with a single spring on each side. Good
flotation also reduces damage when an obstruction is encountered. Machine life is extended, and fields are kept better looking.
PTD15 Flotation Springs
Cutterbed Shield Curtains

The cutterbed shield curtains are held together with magnetic catches. The catches
hold the curtains together, to keep material
from flying between the curtains. The magnets make latching easy and secure. The
cutterbed shield curtains held together with
magnetic catches form a ring around the cutterbed reducing the possibility that objects will
be thrown out, but are easily unlatched for
quick cutterbed access.
Magnetic Curtain Catches
Forming Shields
The forming shields can be set to the operators preference. The adjustable rear deflector
shield slows crop momentum to allow it to fall
gently into a tall, fluffy, quick drying windrow.
The forming shields can be set to build a
windrow any way the operator desires, so
crop can be harvested with minimum delay.
Windrow Forming Shields
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Header
Swath Shield
The swath shield adjustment can be made with minimal effort and no tools. In some high
humidity areas, laying out a wide swath speeds curing better than windrows. The
operator can choose the windrow or swath width that is right for a particular area or crop.
The swath shield can be quickly and easily set to any position from narrow windrow to full
width swath, for greater machine versatility.
Swathboard
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Skid Shoes
Each of the 8 disc cutting units has a skid
shoe that provides 140 sq.in. of metal to protect the cutterbed from wear or damage.
Wide skid shoes give a longer wear life, and
do a better job of floating the cutterbar on soft
or damp ground. The 8 wide skid shoes provide better flotation and longer wear life for reduced maintenance costs.
Header Tilt (PTD10, PTD12)

The header tilt is controlled by a turnbuckle
that regulates the header angle from 0 up to
6. A field installed hydraulic header tilt kit is
available as an option. For normal operation,
a 0 to 4 header tilt angle is used. A steeper
angle can be used when cutting down or rank
crop. In the steeper cutting angles, the cut
will be wavier, and the possibility of streaking
will increase. The header tilt also controls the
height of cut. 0 tilt would result in a 3 cut
when the header is let all the way down. 6 tilt
would result in a 1.3 cut. The header tilt allows the operator to change the knife angle
and cutting height to better match field conditions for increased performance.
Skid Shoes
Manual Header Tilt
Hydraulic Header Tilt (Standard on PTD15

Optional on PTD12)
The header tilt is controlled by the operator
using a dual acting remote control valve. The
hydraulic header tilt allows the operator to
change the knife angle and cutting height to
better match field conditions for increased
performance. A tractor with three remote control valves is required. If the tractor only has
two valves, a field installed selector valve kit is
available as an option.
Hyd. Header Tilt
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Header Drives
Side Pivot Tongue (PTD10)
The PTD10 has an L-frame design, which incorporates a side pivot tongue. The tongue is
pivoted with a hydraulic cylinder. When in
transport position, the left edge of the machine aligns with the left tractor tires, for easier transport. The hydraulic tongue cylinder
has an orifice to make the tongue positioning
more precise. The hydraulic tongue swing allows the machine to easily move from road to
field position.
PTD10
Center Pivot Design (PTD12, PTD15)

The Center Pivot Design allows the operator
to cut on either side of the tractor, making
longer windrows than cutting in a continually
smaller circle like is usually done with side
tongue machines. The header can also be
swung to the side, allowing the operator to
steer around objects in the field. This ability
increases the operator and machine productivity.
Steering
3-Point Swivel Hitch (PTD12, PTD15)

The 3-Point swivel hitch attaches to the bottom links of the tractor 3-Point lift. This hitch
allows shorter turns than are possible with a
constant velocity driveline. This saves the operator time and eliminates rear tractor tire/
tongue contact during tight turns. We have
the only swivel hitches that dont pull the entire weight of the machine through the gearboxes. The hitch is reinforced to reduce
stress from pull-through on the swivel gearbox shaft and gears. This hitch allows for
tighter turns and longer life, and reduced
maintenance expense compared to other
manufacturers swivel hitches.
3-point Swivel
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Drawbar Swivel Hitch (PTD12 Only)
The drawbar swivel hitch allows the same
tight turning as the 3-Point hitch but with easier hookup. It easily slides over the drawbar
of the tractor rather than having to hook to the
tractor 3-Point Lift arms. This is the only
drawbar swivel hitch on a center pivot disc
machine that doesnt pull all the weight of the
machine through the gearboxes. The stress
and flex on the gearbox swivel shaft, gears,
and bearings is thus reduced. This system
will undoubtedly require less maintenance
than other manufacturers pull-through designs.
Drawbar Swivel Hitch
Header Pivot Gearbox (PTD12, PTD15)

The header mounted gearbox swivels as the
tongue is rotated. A steering arm connecting
the gearbox to the tongue keeps the gearbox
and driveline in line with the tongue, which reduces wear on the driveshaft u-joints. A nomaintenance slip clutch and overrunning
clutch protect the drive components and the
tractor PTO. This system reduces the number
and size of u-joints needed in the drive system.
Header Pivot Gearbox
Cutterbed Drive
The power output of the Header Pivot Gearbox drives a 2B-powerband belt. This is an
efficient design with a Kevlar reinforced
powerband. This material gives the powerband a very long life for reduced maintenance
expense for the owner. This belt drives a
gearbox that directly drives the cutterbed
through a u-joint driveshaft, the helper roll,
and conditioner rolls through a matched set of
belts.
Cutterbed Drive
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Field Installed Options
High Skid Shoes (Set of 4)
The high skid shoe kit increases the cutterbed
ground clearance 1.25 in. (32mm). The kit
contains four skid shoes, which replace four
standard skidshoes.
Wholegoods Kit BK10995

Estimated Installation Time 1.0 Hr.
High Skid Shoes
Hydraulic Header Tilt (PTD12, PTD15)

The Hydraulic Header Tilt kit provides a hydraulic cylinder that replaces the header angle
turnbuckle. It also contains a cab mounted
switch and an electro-hydraulic valve that diverts the oil flow from the tongue swing circuit
to the header angle cylinder. This enables the
operator to change the header angle adjustment from the tractor cab on the go. This
makes the machine more productive because
the operator doesnt have to stop the PTO
and tractor to go back and make field adjustments. The PTD15 kit is used for tractors that
have only two remote valves.
Wholegoods Kit PTD12 - BK1091
PTD15 BK11000
Steering around an object
Door Protector Kit

The door protection Kit is used to prevent
denting the top shields from flying rocks or debris. The protection sheets are installed on
the top hinged shields over the cutterbar.
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Door Protector Kit

Spoke Conditioner Rotor Speed Up Kit
The high speed conditioner kit allows the conditioner rotor speed to be sped up to 1030
rpm. Higher Spoke Rotor Speed provides
more aggressive conditioning. The kit consists of the high speed sheave, and a longer
banded
conditioner drive belt.
Wholegoods Kit - BK11095

PTD12 Spoke Speed Up Kit
Estimated Installation Time - 0.5 Hr.
Draw Bar Hitch

The Draw Bar Hitch Kit allows the owner of an
HN serial number and later (2004 and later)
PTD12; or the owner of an HP serial number
and later (2005 and later) PTD15, with a 3PT
Swivel Hitch to switch over from the 3PT
Swivel hitch to a Draw Bar Swivel Hitch.
Draw Bar Hitch Kit
Wholegoods KitBK11094
Estimated Installation Time
3Point Hitch
The 3Point Hitch Kit allows the owner of an
HN serial number and later (2004 and later)
PTD12; or the owner of an HP serial number
and later (2005 and later) PTD15, with a Draw
Bar Swivel Hitch to switch over from the Draw
Bar Swivel hitch to a 3Point Swivel Hitch.
Wholegoods KitBK11093
Estimated Installation Time
3PT Hitch Kit
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Three Point Swivel Hitch Tow Bar
The three point tow bar kit is designed to attach to the three point swivel hitch to allow
the machine to be towed down the highway
with a truck or other vehicle with no three
point lift.
3PT Swivel Hitch Tow Bar
Three Point Drawbar Kit

The three point drawbar kit is to be used with
a tractor that has no three point lift arms. This
kit attaches to the swivel hitch, and the tractor
drawbar.
3 PT Swivel Hitch Draw Bar
Drawbar Swivel Hitch Tow Bar

The Drawbar Swivel Hitch Tow Bar Kit is used
to hook a Challenger PTD Disc Mower Conditioner with a Draw Bar Swivel Hitch to a truck
hitch for highway transport. This kit attaches
to the drawbar swivel hitch and a truck towing
hitch.
Estimated Installation Time - .1Hr.
Drawbar Swivel Hitch Tow Bar
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Knives
Several versions of knives can be ordered through service parts to contend
with different crop conditions. The 11
bottom bevel knife is standard equipment on the PTD disc mower conditioners.
Four styles of knives are available:
11 top bevel Provides good quality of

cut in most crops and conditions, but if
the knife is deflected down, it can
scrape the cutterbed.
11 bottom bevel Provides good quality of cut, provides some rock protection.
If the knife is deflected by a rock, it
doesnt tend to scrape the cutterbed.
11 combination bevel One side is
bottom bevel, and the other is top bevel.
This knife can be used to compare the
quality of cut between the two styles of
bevel or so the operator will effectively
have both styles with him when he goes
to the field.
18 bottom bevel Provides additional
lift in down or light crop conditions. Because of the higher lift, the 18 knife
takes more power than the 11 knives.
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SPECIFICATIONS
PTD10 DISC MOWER CONDITIONER
MODEL.......................................................................................PTD10 Disc Mower Conditioner
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Width of Cut in (mm) .............................................................................................. 110 (2743)
Length (Overall) ft (m) ............................................................................................ 18.7 (5.69)
Width, Overall (Roading) in (mm) ........................................................................... 119 (3023)
Weight, With Tongue lb (kg) ................................................................................. 3782 (1715)
Tongue Weight lb (kg) .............................................................................................. 865 (393)
MAINFRAME AND HEADER

Style ............................................................................................................... L-Frame Design
Header Lift Range in (mm) ......................................................................................... 18 (457)
Header Flotation............................................... Radial and Vertical w/Adjustable Coil Springs
Tires ............................................................................................................................. 11L-15
CUTTERBED
Cutting Height in (mm) ........................................................................... 1.3 to 3.0 (32 to 76)
Number of Discs.....................................................................................................................6
Number of Knives..............................................................................................12 (2 per disc)
Knife Circle Diameter in (mm) ................................................................................. 23.6 (600)
Disc Speed rpm................................................................................................................2600
Tip Speed mph (km/hr)............................................................................................. 184 (296)
Knives .................................................................................................Swingaway, Reversible
Cutterbed Design ...................................................................................... Modular Spur Gear
Lubrication qt (L) ........................................................................................................ 1.8 (1.7)
Type .....................................................................................................SAE 90 wt. Gear Oil
Tongue Positioning................................................................. Pull Rope or Hydraulic Cylinder
Frame Lift ..............................................................................................Master/Slave Cylinder
Header Tilt................................................................................................. Manual Turnbuckle
Skid Shoes .................................................................................. 6 Replaceable Heat Treated
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SPECIFICATIONS
HAY CONDITIONER
Type
Engaging Rollers ............................................................................................Rubber on Steel
........................................................................................................................ TiCor rolls
Length in (mm) ...................................................................................................... 75.3 (1911)
Diameter
Rubber on Steel
Upper in (mm)...................................................................................................... 8 (203)
Lower in (mm)................................................................................................... 7.8 (197)
TiCor Rolls
Upper and Lower in (mm) .................................................................................... 8 (203)
Roll Separation .........................................................................................Automatic - In Field
Speed rpm..........................................................................................................................900
Drive ...............................................................................Enclosed No. 60 Chain with U-Joints
Windrow Width (Adjustable) in (mm) .................................................... 30 to 72 (762 to 1828)
(Depending on Conditions)
DRIVE SYSTEM
PTO Speed rpm .................................................................................................................540
Drive Lines ............................................................................. Constant Velocity Joint at Front
Disc Drive ................................................................................................................... Gearbox
Conditioner Drive....................................................................... Gearbox and Enclosed Chain
Drive Protection................................................................... Slip Clutch w/Overrunning Clutch
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
Recommended PTO Horsepower hp (kW) ................................................................... 70 (52)
Type .............................................................................................................. Equipped w/Cab
PTO Shaft rpm ...................................................................................................................540
Hydraulics............................................ One Single Acting Remote Valve w/Float(Header Lift)
One Double Acting Remote Valve (Tongue Swing)
(Specifications and design are subject to change without notice and without liability therefore.)
Sales Engineering, May 2005
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SPECIFICATIONS
PTD12 ROTARY MOWER CONDITIONER
MODEL................................................................................... PTD12 Rotary Mower Conditioner
Width, Overall in (mm)............................................................................................ 150 (3810)
Tread Width in (mm)............................................................................................... 134 (3404)
Length, Overall with Swivel Hitch ft (m).................................................................. 23.6 (7.21)
Weight, with Swivel Hitch
With Rubber on Steel Rolls lb (kg) ................................................................... 5850 (2654)
With Steel on Steel Rolls lb (kg)....................................................................... 5920 (2685)
With TiCor Rolls lb (kg) .................................................................................... 5970 (2708)
Tongue Weight with Swivel Hitch (Approximate) lb (kg) ......................................... 1010 (458)
Style .........................................................................................................Center Pivot Design
Header Tilt
Standard ............................................................................................................Mechanical
Optional kit ................................................................................................ Electro-hydraulic
Header Tilt angle (Degrees) ............................................................................................0 to 6
Tires ............................................................................................................................. 11L-15
CUTTERBED
Cutting Width ft (m) ................................................................................................... 12 (3.66)
Cutting Height in (mm) ............................................................................... 1.3 to 3 (32 to 76)
Number of Discs.....................................................................................................................8
Number of Knives............................................................................................. 16 (2 per Disc)
Disc Speed rpm................................................................................................................2600
Cutterbed Design .................................................................................................... Spur Gear
Skid Shoes ........................................................................................................8 Replaceable
Lubrication................................................................................................SAE 90 wt. Gear Oil
Quantity qt (L) ........................................................................................................ 2.5 (2.4)
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SPECIFICATIONS
HAY CONDITIONER
Type
Engaging Rollers........................................................................................Rubber on Steel
.................................................................................................................. Steel on Steel
........................................................................................................................ TiCor rolls
Length in (mm) ....................................................................................................... 110 (2794)
Diameter
Rubber on Steel
Upper in (mm)...................................................................................................... 8 (203)
Lower in (mm)................................................................................................... 7.8 (197)
Steel on Steel
Upper and Lower in (mm) ................................................................................. 7.8 (197)
TiCor Rolls
Upper and Lower in (mm) .................................................................................... 8 (203)
Speed rpm........................................................................................................................1100
Windrow Width (Adjustable) in (mm) .................................................. 36 to 106 (914 to 2692)
Type.........................................................................................................Spoke Conditioner
Number of Free Swinging Spokes........................................................................................74
Speed rpm
Standard.............................................................................................................................722
Speed Up Kit ....................................................................................................................1030
DRIVE SYSTEM
Disc Drive ......................................................................... 2B Powerband to End of Cutterbed
Conditioner Drive.....................................................................Enclosed Spur Gear w/U-joints
PTO Horsepower (Minimum) hp (kW) .......................................................................... 85 (63)
PTO Speed rpm ...............................................................................................................1000
PTO Shaft .......................................................................................................1 3/8, 21 Spline
Electrical System Volts DC...................................................................................................12
Hydraulics................................................. One Double Acting Remote Valve (Tongue Swing)
One Single Acting w/Float (Header Lift)
OPTIONAL KITS (Field Installed)
High Skid Shoes
Hydraulic header tilt
Door protector kit
Three Point Tow Bar, 3 pt. Swivel Hitch, For Highway Transport with Truck
Three Point Drawbar, 3 pt. Swivel Hitch, For Tractor w/o 3 pt. Hitch
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SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL................................................................................... PTD15 Rotary Mower Conditioner
Width, Overall in (mm)............................................................................................ 186 (4724)
Tread Width in (mm)............................................................................................... 136 (3454)
Length, Overall with Swivel Hitch ft (m)..................................................................... 30 (9.14)
Weight, with Tongue............................................................................................. 7010 (2974)
Tongue Weight (Approximate) lb (kg)..................................................................... 1170 (531)
Style .........................................................................................................Center Pivot Design
Header Tilt..................................................................................................... Electro-hydraulic
Header Tilt angle (Degrees) ............................................................................................0 to 6
Tires ................................................................................................................... 31 x13.5 15
Hitch ............................................................................... Three point or Drawbar Swivel Hitch
CUTTERBED
Cutting Width in (mm)............................................................................................. 183 (4648)
Cutting Height in (mm) ............................................................................... 1.3 to 3 (32 to 76)
Number of Discs...................................................................................................................10
Number of Knives............................................................................................. 20 (2 per Disc)
Disc Speed rpm................................................................................................................2600
Cutterbed Design .................................................................................................... Spur Gear
Skid Shoes ......................................................................................................10 Replaceable
Lubrication................................................................................................SAE 90 wt. Gear Oil
Quantity qt (L) ...................................................................................................... 3.25 (3.0)
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SPECIFICATIONS
HAY CONDITIONER
Type
Engaging Rollers........................................................................................... Steel on Steel
Length in (mm) ....................................................................................................... 110 (2794)
Diameter.................................................................................................................... 7.8 (197)
Speed rpm........................................................................................................................1100
DRIVE SYSTEM
Disc Drive ....................................................... 2B Powerband to End of Cutterbed and U-joint
Conditioner Drive.....................................................................Enclosed Spur Gear w/U-joints
PTO Horsepower (Minimum) hp (kW) ........................................................................ 120 (89)
PTO Speed rpm ...............................................................................................................1000
PTO Shaft .......................................................................................................1 3/8, 21 Spline
Optional 1 3/4, 20 Splines
Electrical System Volts DC...................................................................................................12
Hydraulics................................................. One Double Acting Remote Valve (Tongue Swing)
One Double Acting Remote Valve (Header Tilt)
One Single Acting w/Float (Header Lift)
OPTIONAL KITS (Field Installed)
High Skid Shoes
Three Point Tow Bar, 3 pt. Swivel Hitch, For Highway Transport with Truck
Three Point Drawbar, 3 pt. Swivel Hitch, For Tractor w/o 3 pt. Hitch
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COMPETITIVE COMPARISONS
MAKE
Challenger
John Deere
John Deere
MODEL
PTO HP, Minimum hp (kW)
PTO Speed rpm
Hydraulic Remotes
WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS
PTD10
530
730 Center Pivot
New Holland/Case
IH
1409/DCX91
70 (52)
540
2
65 (48)
540/1000
2
65 (48)
540/1000
2
65 (4860)
540
2
20.5 (6.2) Equal

Angle Tongue
22.5 (6.9) Swivel
Tongue
117 (3556)
5458 (2475)
11Lx15
119 (3022)
3690 (1674)
19.5L x 14
Transport Length ft (m)
18.7 (5.7)
Transport Width in (mm)

Weight lb (kg)
Tires
HEADER CAPACITY
Cutting Width ft (m)
Cutting Height in (mm)
Windrow Swath in (mm)
DRIVES
PTO Driveline
Cutterbar Drive
119 (3023)
3782 (1715)
11Lx15
20.5 (6.2) Equal

Angle Tongue
22.5 (6.9) Swivel
Tongue
117 (3556)
4917 (2330)
11Lx15
9.3 (2.79)
1.3-3.0 (32-76)
30-72 (762-1828)
9.8 (3.0)
1.1-3.72 (28-94)
35-78 (889-1981)
9.8 (3.0)
.85-3.7 (21-94)
35-78 (889-1981)
9.2 (2.8)
.95-3.2 (24-81)
36-72 (914-1828)
Constant Velocity
Gearbox
V-Belt and
Enclosed Chain
Intermeshing Gears
Slip Clutch
w/Overrunning
Equal Angle
Gearbox and V-Belt
V-Belt and Enclosed
Gear
Intermeshing Gears
Slip Clutch
w/Overrunning
Equal Angle
Gearbox and V-Belt
V-Belt and
Enclosed Gear
Intermeshing Gears
Slip Clutch
w/Overrunning
Constant Velocity
V-Belt and Gear
V-Belt and
Enclosed Gear
Shaft & Pinion Gear
Slip Clutch
w/Overrunning
Oil-Bath Gear
Cutterbed
Oil
6
2
2600
184 (296)
Modular Oil-Bath
Gear Cutterbed
Oil
6
2
2650
191 (307)
Modular Oil-Bath
Gear Cutterbed
Oil
6
2
2650
191 (307)
Modular Shaft/
Bevel Gear
Oil
7
2
3000
175 (281)
73 (1878)
90(2286)
10.0 (254)
74 (1880)
10.0 (254)
Roll Speed rpm
75.1 (1911)
8 (203) Top &
Bottom
900
Style
Engaged Spiral
Intermeshing
Recessed Cleats
664
Intermeshing
Recessed Cleats
647
Intermeshing
Chevron on
NH/Sprial on CIH
Material
Top-Rubber or
Steel
Bottom-Steel
TiCor Reinforced
rubber
Urethane
Urethane
Molded Rubber
OPTIONS
High Skid Shoes

Rubber on Steel or
TiCor
Conditioning Rolls
Impeller Conditioner
Rear CV Drive Shaft
Safety Chain
Hydraulic Header Tilt
Turn Limiters
31x13.5-15 Flotation
Tires
31x13.5-15
Flotation Tires
Hydraulic Header
Tilt
Safety Chain
Conditioning Rolls
Cutterbar
Protection
17.2 (5.2)
CUTTERBAR
Style
Lubrication
Number of Discs
Number of Knives per Disc
Disc Speed rpm
Knife Tip Speed mph (km/h)
CONDITIONING ROLLS
Length in (mm)
Diameter in (mm)
664
28
10.4(264)
Flail Conditioner on
NH 1410
High Skid Shoes,
Safety Chain
MAKE
MODEL
PTO Speed rpm
Hydraulic Remotes
Transport Width in (mm)
Weight lb (kg)
Tires
HEADER CAPACITY
Windrow Swath in (mm)
DRIVES
PTO Driveline
Cutterbar Drive
Conditioning Rolls
Cutterbar
Protection
CUTTERBAR
Style
Lubrication
Number of Discs
Disc Speed rpm
CONDITIONING ROLLS
Length in (mm)
Diameter in (mm)
Roll Speed rpm
Style
Vermeer
PTD10
New Holland/CaseIH
1411/DCX101
RC7120
DC2345
70 (52)
540
2
80 (60)
540/1000
2
70 (749
540
2
65 (48)
540/1000
2
18.7 (5.7)
119 (3023)
3782 (1715)
11Lx15
17.6 (5.3)
135 (3429)
4100 (1864)
11L x 15
14.7 (4.5)
130 (3302)
3600 (1633)
11L-15
15 (4.5)
124 (3150)
3825 (1735)
9.5L x 14
9.3 (2.79)
1.3-3.0 (32-76)
30-72 (762-1828)
10.3 (3.16)
1.25-3.5 (32-89)
36-84 (914-2134)
9.2 (2790)
1.5 (35)
30-78 (760-1980)
9.2 (2.78)
1.25-3.25 (32-82)
24-91 (600-2311)
Constant Velocity
Gearbox
V-Belt and Enclosed
Chain
Intermeshing Gears
Slip Clutch
w/Overrunning
Constant Velocity
V-Belt and Gear
V-Belt and Enclosed
Gear
Shaft & Pinion Gear
Slip Clutch
w/Overrunning
Constant Velocity
Gearbox and Shaft
Gearbox
Shaft & Pinion Gear
Slip Clutch
w/Overrunning
Constant Velocity
Gearbox
V-belt to Enclosed
Chain
Intermeshing Gears
Slip Clutch
w/Overrunning
Oil-Bath Gear
Cutterbed
Oil
6
2
2600
184 (296)
Modular Shaft/ Bevel

Gear
Oil
8
2
3000
175 (281)
Modular Shaft/
Bevel Gear
Oil
7
2
2945
173 (278)
Oil-Bath Gear
Cutterbed
Oil
7
2
3000
181 (292)
75.1 (1911)
8 (203) Top &
Bottom
900
102 (2591)
83.3 (2115)
9.5 (240)
91 (2311)
730
Intermeshing
730
Challenger
Engaged Spiral
Material
Top-Rubber or Steel
Bottom-Steel
TiCor Reinforced
rubber
OPTIONS
High Skid Shoes
10.4(264)
635
Intermeshing
(Chevron on NH,
Spiral on CaseIH)
Molded Rubber on
NH or Molded
Rubber or Steel/Steel
on CaseIH
Flail Conditioner on
NH 1412
Crop Guide, High
Skid Shoes
Gehl
9.5 (241)
Intermeshing Spiral
Rubber
Ti-cor Rubber
Topping Skids
High Cut Skid
Shoes, Safety Chain
NA - Not Available
INA - Information Not Available
Every attempt has been made to insure accuracy, but AGCO Challenger assumes no responsibility for authenticity of data.
Data presented is obtained from various sources, including manufacturers publications.
Sales Engineering
29
May, 2005
MAKE
MODEL
PTO Speed rpm
Hydraulic Remotes
Challenger
PTD12
John Deere
946
John Deere
735
New Holland
1431
85 (63)
1000
2
100 (75)
1000
2
90 (67)
1000
2
90 (67)
1000
2
23.6 (7.2)
26.9 (8.2)
26 (7.9)
Transport Width ft (m)

Weight lb (kg)
Tires
HEADER CAPACITY
Windrow Swath in (m)
DRIVES
PTO Driveline
12.5 (3.81)
5970 (2708)
11L-15
13.1 (4.0)
5500 (2500)
12.5L-15
20.5 (6.25) Equal

Angle Tongue
22. (6.9) Swivel
Tongue
11.5 (3.5)
5685 (2579)
11L-15
13.1 (4.00)
5500 (2500)
31.5x13.5-15
12.0 (3.66)
1.3-3.0 (32-76)
36-106 (0.9-2.7)
13.0 (3.96)
.63-6.7 (16-170)
40-100 (1-2.54)
11.5 (3.5)
.85-3.7 (21.6-94)
39-94 (1-2.4)
13.0 (3.96)
1.25-3.25(32-83)
36-96(0.9-2.4)
CV or Swivel Hitch
Swivel Hitch
CV or Swivel Hitch
Cutterbar Drive
Gearbox and V-Belt
Conditioning Rolls
V-Belt and
Enclosed Spur Gear
Intermeshing Gears
Slip Clutch
w/Overrunning
Driveline via Rt.

Angle Gearcase
V-Belt and Enclosed
Gear
Intermeshing Gears
Overrunning
Equal Angle or
Swivel Hitch
Gearbox and V-Belt
V-Belt and
Enclosed Gear
Intermeshing Gears
Slip Clutch
w/Overrunning
V-Belt and
Enclosed Gear
Shaft & Pinion Gear
Slip Clutch
w/Overrunning
Cutterbar
Protection
CUTTERBAR
Style
Lubrication
Number of Discs
Disc Speed rpm
Knife Tip Speed mph (kph)
CONDITIONING ROLLS
Length in (mm)
Diameter in (mm)
Roll Speed rpm
Style
Material
OPTIONS
V-Belt and Gear
Oil-Bath Gear
Cutterbed
Oil
8
2
2600
184 (296)
Modular Oil-Bath
Gear Cutterbed
Oil
8
2
2650
191 (307)
Modular Oil-Bath
Gear Cutterbed
Oil
7
2
2650
191 (307)
Modular Shaft/
Bevel Gear
Oil
10
2
3000
175 (281)
110 (2794)
8 (203) Top &
Bottom
1100
Intermeshing Spiral
106 (2692)
10.0 (254)
92.7 (2355)
10.0 (254)
102(2591)
10.4(264)
664
Intermeshing
Recessed Cleats
Urethane
644
Intermeshing
Recessed Cleats
Urethane
640
Intermeshing
Chevron
Molded Rubber
Hydraulic Header
Tilt, High Skid Shoe,
Endwise Trailer
Transport
Equal Angle Hitch
3pt Swivel Hitch
Swivel Hitch, High

Skid Shoes, Safety
Chain, Tire Bumper
Extension, Tow Bar
Top-Rubber or
Steel
Bottom-Steel
TiCor Reinforced
rubber
Drawbar Swivel
Hitch, High Skid
Shoes, Hydraulic
Header Tilt
Spoke Conditioner
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MAKE
MODEL
PTO Speed rpm
Hydraulic Remotes
Weight lb (kg)
Tires
HEADER CAPACITY
DRIVES
PTO Driveline
Cutterbar Drive
Conditioning Rolls
Cutterbar
Protection
CUTTERBAR
Style
Lubrication
Number of Discs
Disc Speed rpm
Knife Tip Speed mph (kph)
CONDITIONING ROLLS
Length in (mm)
Diameter in (mm)
Roll Speed rpm
Style
Material
OPTIONS
Challenger
PTD12
CaseIH
DCX131
Vermeer
1030
Gehl
DC 2412
85 (63)
1000
2
90 (67)
1000
2
100 (74)
1000
2
85 (63)
1000
2
23.6 (7.2)
12.5 (3.81)
5970 (2708)
11Lx15
26.9 (8.2)
13.1 (4.0)
5500 (2500)
31x13.5-15
25.3 (7.7)
13.5 (4.11)
6100 (2767)
11L-15
23.0 (7.0)
11.8 (3.58)
5100 (2313)
13.5-15
12.0 (3.66)
1.3-3.0 (32-76)
36-106 (0.9-2.7)
13.0 (3.96)
1.25-3.5 (16-170)
36-96 (0.9-2.4)
13.25 (4)
1.25 (32)
36-110(0.9-2.7)
11.7 (3.57)
1.25-3.25(32-82)
24-100(0.6-2.8)
CV or Swivel Hitch
Gearbox and V-Belt
CV or Swivel Hitch
V-Belt and Gear
Constant Velocity
Center Gearbox
V-Belt and Enclosed

Spur Gear
Intermeshing Gears
V-Belt and Enclosed

Gear
Shaft & Pinion Gear
Swivel Hitch
V-Belt and Gearbox
and Shaft
V-Belt and Gear
Slip Clutch
w/Overrunning
Slip Clutch
w/Overrunning
Shaft & Pinion

Gear
Slip Clutch
w/Overrunning
Oil-Bath Gear
Cutterbed
Oil
8
2
2600
184 (296)
Modular Shaft/ Bevel

Gear
Oil
10
2
3000
175 (281)
Modular Shaft/
Bevel Gear
Oil
10
2
2850
166 (267)
Oil-Bath Gear
Cutterbed
Oil
9
2
3000
181 (292)
110 (2794)
TiCor Rolls8 (203)
Top & Bottom
1100
Engaged Spiral
102(2591)
10.4(264)
113(2880)
10.4(264)
111 (2819)
9.5 (241)
747
Intermeshing
Spiral
Steel on Steel or
Rubber on Rubber
730
Intermeshing
765
Intermeshing Spiral
Top-Rubber or Steel
Bottom-Steel
TiCor Reinforced
rubber
Drawbar Swivel Hitch,
High Skid Shoes,
Hydraulic Header Tilt
Swivel Hitch, High

Skid Shoes, Safety
Chain, Tire Bumper
Extension, Tow Bar
Steel on Steel
Gearbox to shaft to
Enclosed Chain
Intermeshing Gears
Slip Clutch
w/Overrunning
Ti-cor Rubber
Topping Skids,
Pickup towing
package.
High Cut Skid

Shoes, Safety Chain
NA - Not Available
Every attempt has been made to insure accuracy, but AGCO Challenger assumes no responsibility for authenticity of data.
Data presented is obtained from various sources, including manufacturers publications.
Sales Engineering
31
May, 2005
MAKE
MODEL
CUTTERBAR
Style
Number of Discs
Disc Speed rpm
DRIVES
PTO Driveline
Cutterbar Drive
Conditioning Rolls
Protection
CONDITIONING ROLLS
Length in (mm)
Diameter in (mm)
Roll Speed rpm
Style
Material
OPTIONS
Challenger
PTD15
John Deere
956
New Holland
1441
Gehl
2415
153 (4.65)
1.3-3.0 (32-76)
Oil-Bath Spur Gear
146 (4.4)
1.2-7 (30-1778)
Oil-Bath Modular
SpurGear
9
2
2600
184 (296)
157 (4.75)
1.3-3.3 (32-83)
Modular Shaft to
Gear
12
2
3000
175 (282)
151 ( 4.6)
1.25-3.25 (32-82 )
Gear to Gear
Constant Velocity
2B Powerband
4 Matched Belts and
Gearcase
Overrunning and
Slip Clutch
Constant Velocity
V-Belt and Gear
Gearbox and
Enclosed Chain
Overrunning
Constant Velocity
V-Belt and Gear
V-Belt and Gear
Equal Angle
Gearbox/shaft
Gearbox and
Enclosed Chain
Overrunning and
Slip Clutch
110 (2794)
106 (2692)
102 (2591)
7.8 (197)
1280
Engaging
10 (254)
664
Intermeshing
Steel / steel
40-96 (1.0-2.4)
Urethane
32-106 (0.8-2.7)
10.38(264)
640
Chevron
Intermeshing
Rubber
36-96(0.9-2.4)
Topping Skids
Selector Valve Kit
Topping Skids
Hydraulic Header
Tilt, Crop Dividers
High cut skid shoes
High cut skid shoes

Crop lifters
120 (89)
1000
3
100 (74.5)
1000
2
100 (74.5)
540 or 1000
2
110 (82)
1000
2
30 (9.14)
15.5 (4.72)
7010 (2.97)
31 x 13.5-15
27 (8.2)
14.6 (4.5)
7050 (3198)
31 x 13.5-15
26 (7.93)
15.8 (4.8)
6550 (2971)
31.5 x 13.5-15
INA
15.3 (4.66)
7465 (3386)
4-7.50 x 16
10
2
2600
184 (296)
Overrunning and
Slip Clutch
12
2
3000
181 (291)
2 sets @76
(2@1930)
9.5 (241)
765
Intermeshing spiral
Ticor rubber
36-130 (.9-3.3)
PTO Speed rpm
Hydraulic Remotes
Weight lb (kg)
TIRES
32
MAKE
MODEL
CUTTERBAR
Style
Number of Discs
Disc Speed rpm
DRIVES
PTO Driveline
Cutterbar Drive
Conditioning Rolls
Protection
CONDITIONING ROLLS
Length in (mm)
Diameter in (mm)
Roll Speed rpm
Style
Material
OPTIONS
Challenger
PTD15
Case IH
DCX161
153 (4.65)
1.3-3.0 (32-76)
Oil-Bath Spur Gear
157 (4.75)
1.3-3.3 (32-83)
Modular Shaft to
Gear
12
2
3000
175 (282)
10
2
2600
184 (296)
Constant Velocity
2B Powerband
4 Matched Belts and
Gearcase
Overrunning and
Slip Clutch
Constant Velocity
V-Belt and Gear
V-Belt and Gear
110 (2794)
7.8 (197)
1280
Engaging
Steel / steel
40-96 (1.0-2.4)
102 (2591)
10.38(264)
640
Spiral Intermeshing
Steel / steel
36-96(0.9-2.4)
Topping Skids
Selector Valve Kit
High cut skid shoes
120 (89)
1000
3
100 (74.5)
540 or 1000
2
30 (9.14)
15.5 (4.72)
7010 (2.97)
31 x 13.5-15
295 (8.97)
15.8 (4.8)
6550 (2971)
31.5 x 13.5-15
Overrunning and
Slip Clutch
PTO Speed rpm
Hydraulic Remotes
Weight lb (kg)
TIRES
NA - Not Available
Every attempt has been made to insure accuracy, but AGCO assumes no responsibility for authenticity of data. Data
presented is obtained from various sources, including manufacturers publications.
Sales Engineering
33
May, 2005
Challenger features to sell compared to the New Holland 1409/1411 and Case IH
DCX91/DCX101
Gear-to-gear cutterbed with all gears accessible from the top of the cutterbed for easier
maintenance.
Maintenance is easier, all gears are shaved, and bearings are sealed for longer bed life
and quieter running.
Low profile cutterbed cuts lower with less crop scalloping than shaft-style cutterbeds.
Lower disc rpms create less heat and wear for longer life.
Cutterbed efficiency. Crop lifters are not needed across entire cutterbed, conserving
horsepower which means less fuel usage.
Faster conditioner roll speed prevents plugging and ensures a more uniform windrow.
TiCor or rubber/steel conditioner rolls for fast crop drydown and minimal leaf loss.
TiCor or rubber/steel rolls also have a longer useful life than formed rubber rolls.
One drain plug and one fill plug for entire cutterbed vs. 8 drain plugs and 8 fill plugs.
Challenger features to sell compared to the John Deere 530/730
Gear-to-gear cutterbed with all gears accessible from the top of the cutterbed.
Maintenance is easier, all gears are shaved (quieter running), and bearings are sealed
(less risk of contamination damage, lower volume of oil required, less power required;
therefore less fuel used).
TiCor or rubber/steel conditioner rolls for fast crop drydown and minimal leaf loss.
TiCor or rubber/steel conditioner rolls also have a longer useful life than urethane rolls.
Challenger features to sell compared to the Gehl DC2345
Challengers cutterbed uses sealed bearings for both drive gears and idler gears. This
permits a lower volume of oil in the cutterbed; therefore less power consumption.
Rubber/steel conditioner rolls for fast crop drydown and minimal leaf loss.
Faster conditioner roll speed prevents plugging and improves windrow formation.
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Challenger features to sell compared to the New Holland 1431/CaseIH DCX131
Challengers drawbar swivel hitch is reinforced so the entire weight of the machine is not
being pulled through the swivel gearbox shaft.
Gear-to-gear cutterbed with all gears accessible form the top of the cutterbed for easier
maintenance.
Maintenance is easier, all gears are shaved (quieter running), and bearings are sealed for
longer bed life.
Low profile cutterbed cuts lower with less crop scalloping than shaft-style cutterbeds.
horsepower.
Spiral helper roll reduces effect of conditioner turbulence, causing less streaking in light
crops.
Choice between TiCor , Rubber on Steel, or Steel on Steel conditioner rolls for fast crop
drydown and minimal leaf loss.
Challenger rolls also have a longer useful life than formed rubber rolls.
One drain plug and one fill plug for entire cutterbed vs. 10 drain plugs and 10 fill plugs.
Challenger features to sell compared to the John Deere 946/735
Maintenance is easier, all gears are shaved, and bearings are sealed.
being pulled through the tongue gearbox shaft.
Cage conveyors and helper roll. Higher productivity and smoother windrows in both tall
and short crops.
Cutterbed efficiency. Lower horsepower requirement to achieve best productivity.
crops.
Choice between TiCor , Rubber on Steel, or Steel on Steel conditioner rolls for fast crop
drydown and minimal leaf loss.
Challenger conditioner rolls have a longer useful life than urethane rolls.
being pulled through the swivel gearbox shaft.
Challengers cutterbed drives from the left hand side rather than in the center. No drive
shaft blocking the flow of crop to the conditioner rolls.
Spiral helper roll reduces the effect of conditioner turbulence, causing less streaking in light
crops.
Challengers cutterbed uses sealed bearings for both drive gears and idler gears. This
allows us to use a lower volume of oil in the cutterbed; therefore we consume less power.
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Challenger features to sell compared to the New Holland 1441/CaseIH161
Challengers swivel hitch is reinforced so the entire weight of the machine is not being
pulled through the swivel gearbox shaft.
Gear-to-gear cutterbed with all gears accessible form the top of the cutterbed for easier
maintenance.
Maintenance is easier, all gears are shaved, and bearings are sealed for longer bed life.
Low profile cutterbed cuts lower with less crop scalloping than shaftstyle cutterbeds.
horsepower.
crops.
Fully engaged steel rolls for fast crop drydown and minimal leaf loss.
Steel rolls also have a longer useful life than rubber rolls.
One drain plug and one fill plug for entire cutterbed vs. 12.
Challenger features to sell compared to the John Deere 956
Maintenance is easier, all gears are shaved, and bearings are sealed.
pulled through the tongue gearbox shaft.
Cage conveyors and helper roll. Higher productivity and smoother windrows in both tall
and short crops.
Cutterbed efficiency. Lower horsepower requirement to achieve best productivity.
crops.
Fully engaged steel rolls for fast crop drydown and minimal leaf loss.
Steel rolls also have a longer useful life than urethane rolls.
Standard hydraulic cutting height, adjustable on the go.
pulled through the swivel gearbox shaft.
Only one cutterbed and conditioner roll set for simpler drives and less maintenance.
Spiral helper roll reduces the effect of conditioner turbulence, causing less streaking in light
crops.
Fully engaged steel rolls for fast crop drydown with minimal leaf loss.
Steel rolls have a longer useful life than ticor rolls.
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Product Information Guide

PTD10, PTD12, PTD15

Features and Benefits

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

The Challenger PTD12 is a 12 cut, center pivot

The Challenger PTD15 is a 15 3cut, center

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Challenger .................................. PTD12

Challenger .................................. PTD15

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Removal of Disc Spindle Assembly.

Removal of Idler Gear.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Drive Gear and Shaft

The cutterbed gears have heavy duty, wide

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

New Cage Crop Conveyor

Spiral Helper Roll (PTD12, PTD15)

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Rubber on Steel Rolls

Steel on Steel Rolls

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Intermeshing Roll Comparision

110-Inch Conditioner Rolls

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Conditioner Roll Pressure Release

Roll Tension Cam

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Conditioning Panel Adjustment

Conditioner Panel Adjustment

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Conditioning Panel Down

Spoke Conditioner Panel

The swathboard is adjusted up or down with

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Hydraulic Transport Lock

Header Lift Lockout

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Cutterbed Shield Curtains

Windrow Forming Shields

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Header Tilt (PTD10, PTD12)

Manual Header Tilt

Hydraulic Header Tilt (Standard on PTD15

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Center Pivot Design (PTD12, PTD15)

3-Point Swivel Hitch (PTD12, PTD15)

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Header Pivot Gearbox (PTD12, PTD15)

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Wholegoods Kit BK10995

Hydraulic Header Tilt (PTD12, PTD15)

Steering around an object

Door Protector Kit

Door Protector Kit

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Wholegoods Kit - BK11095

Estimated Installation Time - 0.5 Hr.

Draw Bar Hitch

3PT Hitch Kit

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Three Point Drawbar Kit