2018 Cub Cadet Challenger 500 Specifications
Engine:
| Engine configuration |
Single-Cylinder |
| How many cylinders |
1 |
| Types of power cycles |
Four-stroke |
| Brake horsepower/kW |
22.8 / 17 |
| Type of cooling system |
Liquid |
| Valves |
2 |
| Valves Per Cylinder |
2 |
| Valve types and configurations |
OHV |
| Bore (millimeters/inches) |
84.5 / 3.34 |
| Stroke (millimeters/inches) |
84 / 3.31 |
| Engine displacement (cubic centimeters/cubic inches) |
471 / 28.7 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.4:1 |
| Starter Type |
Electric |
| Fuel |
Regular |
| Type of Fuel |
Gas |
| Injector |
+ |
| Carb |
– |
| Number Of Carburetors |
0 |
| Carburetor system |
Fuel Injected |
| Governor (device) |
– |
Transmission:
| Transmission Type |
CVT |
| Primary drive front |
Shaft |
| Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission) |
Belt |
| Reverse |
+ |
| High low range selector |
+ |
Wheels & Tires: Front (F), Rear (R):
| Rims material |
Aluminum |
| F Tire Diameter |
26 |
| R Tire Diameter |
26 |
| Tire Brand |
Carlisle |
| F Tire Width |
9 |
| F Wheel Diameter |
12 |
| R Tire Width |
10 |
| R Wheel Diameter |
12 |
| F Tire Brand |
Carlisle Trail Wolf: 26 x 9-12 |
| R Tire Brand |
Carlisle Trail Wolf: 26 x 10-12 |
Brakes:
| Front |
Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Rear |
Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Suspension: Front (F), Rear (R):
| ATV F suspension system |
Independent Double A-Arm |
| F Travel (millimeters/inches) |
5.1 / 129.5 |
| F Stabilizer Bar |
+ |
| ATV R suspension system |
Independent Double A-Arm |
| R Travel (inches/millimeters) |
5.9 / 149.9 |
| Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load |
+ |
| ATV R shock absorbers |
2 |
| R Stabilizer Bar |
+ |
| Air Adjustable |
– |
Steering:
| Steering system |
Manual |
| Steering controller |
Steering Wheel |
Technical Specifications:
| Overall length (foot) |
9.83 |
| Overall width (inches/millimeters) |
64 / 1625.6 |
| Overall heigth (inches/millimeters) |
76.4 / 1940 |
| Wheelbase (in/mm) |
78 / 1981.2 |
| Ground Clearance (in/mm) |
11 / 279.4 |
| Length (foot/foot) |
9 |
| Length (foot/inches) |
10 |
| ATV dry weight (pounds/kilograms) |
1197 / 543 |
| Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs) |
850 / 385.6 |
| Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs) |
1200 / 544.3 |
| Fuel tank capacity (gallons/liters) |
7.6 / 28.8 |
| Engine Displacement to Weight (cc) |
0.39 |
Seats:
| Seat Type |
Bucket |
| Material |
Vinyl |
| Folding seat |
– |
| Headrest |
+ |
| ATV seats |
2 |
| ATV rows |
1 |
| Grab Rail or Strap |
Std |
Exterior:
| ATV frame material |
Steel |
| Basic outside panels material |
Plastic |
| ChainGuard |
– |
| LightGuard |
– |
| Front MudGuards |
– |
| Rear MudGuards |
– |
| CV Boot Cover |
+ |
| Front Bumper |
Std |
| Front Fender Flairs |
Std |
| Rear Fender Flairs |
Std |
| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front/Rear) |
Yes / Yes |
| Bash Plate (Front) |
+ |
| Cab Canopy Material |
Hard |
| Camouflage |
– |
| Cab Cage |
Std |
| Cab Rollbar |
Std |
| Cab Door Material |
Hard |
| Cab / Bed Divider |
Std |
Instrumentation:
| Digital Instrumentation |
Std |
| Clock |
Std |
| Odometer |
Std |
| Speedometer |
Std |
| Over temperature indicator |
Light |
| Low fuel level indicator |
Gauge |
Pricing:
| Basic warranty (Mo./Condition) |
12 / Limited |
| Battery Warranty (Mo.) |
0 |
Identification:
| ATV Type |
Utility |
| Made in |
USA |
| Introduction Year |
2015 |
| Minimum manufacturer age recommended |
16 |
| Parent Company |
Cub Cadet |
| Full name |
Challenger 500 |
| Representative Image |
– |
Drive Line:
| Driveline Type |
Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 |
| Number Of Driveline Modes |
2 |
| Rear Unlocking Differential |
+ |
| Rear Solid Axle |
– |
| Differential Lock Location |
Front / Rear |
Towing & Hauling:
| Size (in/cm) |
1.25 / 3.2 |
| Rear Hitch Type |
Receiver |
| Tilt |
– |
| Removable Tailgate |
– |
| Removable Sides |
– |
| Weight (lbs/kgs) |
3500 / 1587.6 |
| Roller Fairlead |
Std |
Mounts:
| Windshield Mounts |
Std |
| Winch Mount |
Std |
Audio & Communication:
| Satellite |
– |
| Number Of Speakers |
0 |
| Number Of Discs |
0 |
Paint & Finish:
Storage:
| Number Of Cupholders |
2 |
| Camouflage Trim |
– |
| Bed Length (in/mm) |
35.5 / 901.7 |
| Bed Height (in/mm) |
12 / 304.8 |
| Bed Width (in/mm) |
44 / 1117.6 |
| Bed Capacity (lbs./kgs.) |
350 / 158.8 |
| Cargo Bed Tilt |
+ |
| Cargo Bed Material |
Steel |
| Integral Tie-Down Hooks |
+ |
| Glove Box / Dash Storage |
Std |
| Cargo Bed Liner |
Std |
Lights:
| Headlight Mounts |
Std |
| Halogen Headlight (s) |
Std |
| Tail Light / Brake Light |
Std |
| Headlight (s) |
Std |
| Type |
Halogen |
Glass:
| Folding seat |
– |
| Height Adjustable |
– |
| Tinted |
– |
| Heated |
– |
Convenience:
| Power Outlet |
Std |
| Seat Belts |
Std |