Compare/Challenger MT325B vs Challenger MT455

Challenger MT325B vs Challenger MT455

Verdict: Challenger MT325B vs Challenger MT455

The Challenger MT325B and the Challenger MT455 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT455 leads on rated power with 75 hp against 68 hp. Challenger MT325B is the lighter machine (5,291 kg vs 6,211 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT455 holds more fuel (110.1 L vs 109.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT325B is the newer design (2006 vs 2002). In short: choose the Challenger MT455 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT325B if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

68 hp

75 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

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Manufacturer

AgritaliaReference

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Four gears in three ranges with power shuttle. Push-button clutch allows gear shifting without the use of the foot clutch.Reference

Gear 1L used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Variants

3625

similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

109.8 LReference

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Engine (gross)

50.7 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 120 mmReference

100 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIReference

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Power (gross)

50.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

18.5:1Reference

17.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2150Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

10.5 LReference

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ROPS Fuel tank

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110.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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189.2 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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47.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Max power

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47.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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56.1 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

55.9 kWReference

Type

power shuttleReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Pressure

190.0 barReference

210.0 barReference

Rear valves

2 or 3Reference

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Mid valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

59.8 lpmReference

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Total flow

84.8 lpmReference

94.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

electronic draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2494 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulicReference

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540EReference

540/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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58.1 kWReference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

SCV flow

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37.9 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2812 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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57.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

210 cmReference

236 cmReference

Weight

5291 to 7716 poundsReference

6211 to 8287 poundsReference

Length

375 cmReference

414 cmReference

Width

193 cmReference

205 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

266 cmReference

264 cmReference

Height (cab)

260 cmReference

256 cmReference

Front tire

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14.9R34Reference

Rear tire

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18.4R34Reference

Ag front

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14.9R34Reference

Ag rear

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18.4R34Reference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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200 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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2817 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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2969 kgReference

2WD Cab

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3508 kgReference

4WD Cab

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3758 kgReference

Challenger MT325B attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

80Reference

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Battery CCA

675Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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19.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4059 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.