Compare/Challenger MT525D vs Challenger MT545

Challenger MT525D vs Challenger MT545

Verdict: Challenger MT525D vs Challenger MT545

The Challenger MT525D and the Challenger MT545 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT525D leads on rated power with 127 hp against 121 hp. Challenger MT525D holds more fuel (310.4 L vs 224.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT525D is the newer design (2013 vs 2002). In short: choose the Challenger MT525D for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT545 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

Best match

Clear

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

127 hp

121 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Pull at 3.51KPHReference

Four synchronized gears (1-4) in two synchronized ranges (low/high) with a four-speed (A-D) power shift on the left-hand power shuttle lever.Reference

Original price

$159,794 (2013 deluxe )Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

6290

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

7615

similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

310.4 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

30.3 LReference

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Engine

104.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

79.5 kWReference

84.7 kWReference

Displacement

6.6 LReference

6.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 120 mmReference

100 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Interim Tier IVReference

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Emission control

selective catalyitic reduction (SCR)Reference

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Power

104.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

electronic high pressure common railReference

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Air cleaner

dual stage dryReference

dual paper elementsReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

73.0 kWReference

84.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

88.9 kWReference

89.9 kWReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

6 cylinderReference

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Emissions compliance

Interim Tier IV | selective catalyitic reduction (SCR)Reference

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Bore and stroke

4.252x4.724 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Cab Fuel tank

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224.8 LReference

ROPS Fuel tank

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160.1 LReference

Compression

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16.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2200Reference

Transmission

TechStar CVTReference

AutoPower IVReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

32 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

89.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

105.8 kWReference

89.9 kWReference

Type

continuously variable transmissionReference

partial power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

Total flow

109.8 lpmReference

106.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIReference

IIReference

Control

electronic lower link draft controlReference

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Drawbar

Cat. 2Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540E/1000E/1000/1000EReference

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

97.2 kWReference

94.1 kWReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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4082 kgReference

Dimensions

Front tire

380/85R28Reference

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

460/85R38Reference

208R38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 380/85R28. Rear: 460/85R38Reference

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Bar rear axle

94 by 2286 mmReference

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Long bar rear axle

94 by 2870 mmReference

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Wheelbase

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275 cmReference

Weight

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10082 to 11437 poundsReference

Ag front

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16.9R28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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208R38Reference

Length

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454 cmReference

Width

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223 cmReference

Height (cab)

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276 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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4573 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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5118 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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4823 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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5187 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

240Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

600Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

600 CCAReference

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Test results

Fuel use

28.8 l/hourReference

29.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

6912 kgReference

4955 kgReference

General

Make & Model

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Drawbar category

Cat. 2Reference

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Rear Axle Type

Flange rear axleReference

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Country of manufacturer

FranceReference

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Capacities

Capacity

402.5 ciReference

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

30.3 LReference

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PTO

PTO Power

120 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

29 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

closed center load sensing (CCLS)Reference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,900 psiReference

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Remote Valves

2 to 4 ValvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category III/IIReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

electronic lower link draft controlReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

460/85R38Reference

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Front Wheel Type

380/85R28Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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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.