Cub Cadet announced today the launch of two new utility vehicle models designed around the consumer with capability and customization in mind. Available at Cub Cadet independent retailers, the new Cub Cadet Challenger 550 and 750 models are the latest additions to the Cub Cadet utility vehicle family—providing industry-leading standard features and limitless customization opportunities.
The automotive-style cockpit design includes interior and exterior door handles, a tilting steering wheel, open storage and closed glove box. Premium sculpted seats, along with sophisticated, adjustable suspension shocks provide driver and passenger comfort over rough terrain.
Standard high-sided sealed doors eliminate the need for intrusive hip and shoulder restraints and offer splash protection from dirt, mud and water. The exclusive cab design provides an attractive profile design, with sleek headlights, a standard roof, sealed Rollover Protection Structure (ROPS) and sealed windshield. The new Challenger models can be completely weather-sealed in minutes with the quick addition of optional upper doors and a rear window.
With modular accessory attachment capabilities, the Challenger 550 and 750 allow for endless customization possibilities. A front accessory mounting panel above the windshield allows the Challenger 550 and 750 to be configured with a variety of items, including LED light kits or other after-market electronic accessories.
The exclusive rear mounting rack and accessory rack tubes save cargo bed space while enabling limitless accessory-mounting possibilities, including a gun boot, chainsaw boot and a spare tire mount.
“Customization of utility vehicles is extremely important according to the customers we continually talk with,” Tom Mielke, UV Product Marketing Manager, Cub Cadet, said. “We’ve designed the Challenger Series with exclusive features that give owners the power to customize their utility vehicle for the challenges they face—at the farm, ranch, off-road or in the woods. These new additions continue to raise the bar on standard features, designed around what people want to do with their UV while also improving style, comfort and convenience.”
The 34x46x11-inch cargo bed features an exclusive set of integrated attachment points—“T” slots—to help secure purpose-built accessories. The vertical slots accept standard three-quarter-inch plywood for partitions and slots on top of the side rails to accommodate standard 1x3-inch furring strips. The bed boasts a 500-pound cargo capacity for hauling everything from firewood, to stone, to the trophies of a hunting or fishing expedition.
A growing list of accessories will be available in 2017 to customize the vehicle:
- Upper Doors (Pair)
- Scratch-Resistant Vented or Folding Polycarbonate Windshields
- Rear Window
- Spare Tire Mount
- Dual 11.5-Inch LED Light Bar Kit
- Four Cube LED Light Kit
- Rock Sliders
- Rear Bumper
- Front and Rear Turf Tires
- 72-Inch Snow Blade
The Challenger 550 offers a 546cc Electronic Fuel Injected (EFI) engine rated at 27.5 horsepower, while the Challenger 750 features a 35.8 hp 735cc EFI engine. Both models combine versatility and strength, accelerating to speeds up to 45 mph, towing up to 1,200 lbs. and pulling up to 3,500 lbs. with the standard winch. Three-way adjustable shocks and off-road tires with selectable locking front and rear differentials transform typically-challenging obstacles into no challenge at all.
The new utility vehicles are available in Cub Yellow, Blue, Red, Black and Camo to further fit the personalization goals of the customer. The Challenger Series 550 and 750 are the latest in a growing line of utility vehicles from Cub Cadet, joining the Challenger 400, the Challenger 500, the Challenger 700 and the Challenger 750 Crew. Backed by the strength of Cub Cadet’s dealer network, the Challenger Series provides power, performance, versatility and valuable standard features.
More information about the new Challenger Series is available at http://www.cubcadet.com/equipment/cubcadet/utility-vehicles/challenger-550-750/features.
Challenger 550/750 Specifications
Unit Dimensions
Challenger 550/750
Length: 118 inches
Width: 61.4 inches
Height: 79.7 inches
Wheelbase: 76.8 inches
Track width (front/rear): 51.4/50.8 inches (60.6/61.4 inches outside)
Turning Radius 11.3 inches (curb to curb)
Curb Weight: 1648 lbs.
Max Cargo: 500 lbs.
Tow Capacity: 1200 lbs.
Bed Size: 34x46 inches
Approach/Departure: 64/69 degrees
Motor and Performance
Liquid cooled 4 stroke EFI single-cylinder powersports engine
Challenger 550
Displacement: 546cc
Bore/Stroke: 91mm/84mm
Compression: 9.5:1
Torque: 29 ft-lbs (39.7Nm) @ 4800 rpm
Power: 27.5 hp (20.5kW) @ 5600 rpm
Top speed: 45 mph
Challenger 750
Displacement: 735cc
Bore/Stroke: 102mm/90mm
Compression: 9.7:1
Torque: 37 ft-lbs (49.5Nm) @ 5000 rpm
Power: 35.8 hp (28kW) @ 5500 rpm
Top speed: 45 mph
Fuel System
Type: EFI
Capacity: 7.6 gallons
Pump: Delphi 28 gal/h @ ~40psi
Range: 20-25 mpg (dyno testing—actual mileage affected by vehicle loading and terrain)
Transmission
Enclosed automatic CVT
Wet centrifugal clutch
P-R-N-H-L selectable gears (park in-transmission)
Selectable shaft driven 2WD/4WD/Diff lock
Independently lockable front and rear differentials
Suspension
Front and rear independent double A-arm with front and rear stabilizer bar.
Wheel travel: 9.0/8.1 inches (front/rear)
Ground Clearance: 12 inches
Shocks: 3-way adjustable coil over w/nitrogen assist
Initial Settings:
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Rebound*
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Pre-Load
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Compression*
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Front
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Position 7
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295mm
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Position 5
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Rear
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Position 4
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300mm
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Position 3
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Brakes
Service brake: 4 hydraulic disc
Parking brake: mechanical disk (rear transmission shaft)
Wheels
Tires: 26x9-14 Front, 26x11-14 Rear
Wanda P362A, 6 ply
Initial Settings: 14psi/14psi (Front/Rear)
Max Payload: 14psi/18psi (Front/Rear)
Wheels: Aluminum, 14x7 inches – 4x110mm (Front)
Aluminum, 14x9 inches – 4x110mm (Rear)
Pricing
Challenger 550: $9999 (Camo +$300)
Challenger 750: $10999 (Camo +$300)
Challenger 750 Black EPS: $11899
Included Accessories
Windshield (Full)
Roof
Winch (3500 lb. capacity, w/dash switch)
Horn
LED Turn signal indicators
Headrests
Accessory Mounting System
Digital Display
High Power Stator (600W peak)
Alloy Wheels
2” Hitch receiver (front)
LED Tail lights
2” Hitch receiver (rear)
Side-view Mirrors
Aftermarket Accessories
Fold-down Windshield (Polycarbonate, double hard coated)
Full Vented Windshield (Polycarbonate, double hard coated)
Electronic Power Steering
Snowblade
Rear Windshield
Upper Doors
LED Light bar (2x 11.5” bar)
Gun boot/mount
LED Light bar (4x 2” cube)
Chainsaw boot
Turf tires
Spare Tire Mount
Accessory rack tubes
