Compare/Challenger MT465 vs Challenger MT525B

Challenger MT465 vs Challenger MT525B

Verdict: Challenger MT465 vs Challenger MT525B

The Challenger MT465 and the Challenger MT525B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT525B leads on rated power with 97 hp against 85 hp. Challenger MT465 is the lighter machine (6,914 kg vs 11,052 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT525B holds more fuel (268.8 L vs 110.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT525B is the newer design (2004 vs 2002). In short: choose the Challenger MT525B for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT465 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Challenger

Fit score

Clear

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

85 hp

97 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Gear 1L used for pull test.Reference

50 KPH speeds available with front-axle suspension.Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

—

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Trailer brakes

—

hydraulicReference

Engine

ROPS Fuel tank

110.1 LReference

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Cab Fuel tank

189.2 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

48.9 kWReference

61.0 kWReference

Displacement

4.0 LReference

6.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

17.3:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

48.9 kWReference

61.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

63.3 kWReference

72.1 kWReference

Engine

—

88.0 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIReference

Power

—

88.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic direct injectionReference

Cooling system

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viscous fanReference

Idle RPM

—

800-2350Reference

Starter power

—

3.0 kWReference

Oil capacity

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56.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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28.0 LReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,200 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IIReference

Bore and stroke

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4.14x5.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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17.5:1Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Clutch

wet discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission

—

TechStar CVTReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

—

inboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

63.4 kWReference

70.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

64.7 kWReference

82.7 kWReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

continuously variable transmissionReference

Pressure

210.0 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

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SCV flow

37.9 lpmReference

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Total flow

94.6 lpmReference

109.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IIIReference

Control

electronic draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2812 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/540E/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

64.7 kWReference

76.4 kWReference

AutoPower Hydraulic system

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70.0 LReference

CVT Hydraulic system

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99.9 LReference

AutoPower Capacity

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70.0 LReference

CVT Capacity

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99.9 LReference

Rear valves

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2 to 4Reference

AP Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3855 kgReference

CVT Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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5080 kgReference

Front Hitch

—

optionalReference

Front lift

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2494 kgReference

Engine RPM

—

1000E@1548Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

236 cmReference

282.7 cmReference

Weight

6914 to 8287 poundsReference

11052 to 14835 poundsReference

Front tire

420/70R28Reference

14L-16.1Reference

Rear tire

18.4R38Reference

Ag front

420/70R28Reference

14.9R28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

18.4R38Reference

2WD Length

416 cmReference

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4WD Length

408 cmReference

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Width

195 cmReference

205 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

261 cmReference

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Height (Folded ROPS)

200 cmReference

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Height (cab)

256 cmReference

286 cmReference

2WD ROPS

3136 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

3386 kgReference

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2WD Cab

3508 kgReference

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4WD Cab

3758 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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284 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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278 cmReference

Length

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427 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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39 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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185 to 243 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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156 to 205 cmReference

Rear tread

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138 to 223 cmReference

2WD Shipping

—

5013 kgReference

4WD Shipping

—

5237 kgReference

CVT 4WD Shipping

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5934 kgReference

4WD Operating

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5524 kgReference

CVT 4WD Operating

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6729 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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1733 kgReference

2WD Max front axle

—

2110 kgReference

4WD Max front axle

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3199 kgReference

Max rear axle

—

5599 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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120Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

—

420Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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420 CCAReference

Test results

Fuel use

20.4 l/hourReference

24.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

4159 kgReference

6491 kgReference

Variants

6465

—

similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

7465

—

similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Capacities

Fuel

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268.7 LReference

Capacity

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402.8 ciReference

Fuel tank

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268.8 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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15.3 qtsReference

MT525B Serial Numbers

2004

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N00001Reference

2005

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P00001Reference

2006

—

R00001Reference

2007

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S00001Reference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

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ChallengerReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Rear Axle Type

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FlangeReference

Country of manufacturer

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FranceReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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24 ValvesReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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29 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)Reference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 4 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IIIReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category optionalReference

Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points

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2,993.7 kgReference

PTO

PTO Power

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95 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

—

PowerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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286.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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462.8 cmReference

Overall Width

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206 cmReference

Drawbar clearance

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39.1 cmReference

Overall weight

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5,934.8 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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18.4R38Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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60.6 to 79.8 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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11.00-16Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.