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Challenger MT525B

Name: Challenger MT525B
Brand: Challenger

Challenger MT525B — Model year 2004-20072007-2011 · 97 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Challenger MT525B is a tractor with a rated output of 97 hp, placing it in the middle of its class for power. Produced from 2004 to 2011, this model features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives through four-wheel drive with a continuously variable transmission. The listed weight of the MT525B ranges from 11052 to 14835 pounds. It is suitable for jobs requiring around 200–800 acres.

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Rated power

97 hp

Max power

82.7 kW

Weight

11052 to 14835 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

178 rows

Recorded power

97 hp

Transmissions

32-speed partial power shift

Production years

2004-2011

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerChallenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Beauvais, FranceReference

The Challenger 525B is similar to the Massey Ferguson 6465 and 7465.Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesinboard planetaryReference

Differential lockelectro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Trailer brakeshydraulicReference

Cab standard with heat and A/C. Optional pneumatic cab suspension and automatic climate control.Reference

Variants

6465similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

7465similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Engine

Caterpillar 6.0L 6-cyl dieselReference

Engine88.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)61.0 kWReference

Caterpillar 3056CReference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled vertical inlineReference

Displacement6.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke100 x 127 mmReference

EmissionsTier IIReference

Power88.0 kWReference

Fuel systemelectronic direct injectionReference

Cooling systemviscous fanReference

Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference

Compression17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Idle RPM800-2350Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Starter power3.0 kWReference

Oil capacity14.5 LReference

Coolant capacity28.0 LReference

Max power82.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed72.1 kWReference

Max power44.9 kWReference

Max power79.4 kWReference

Max power61.0 kWReference

Fuel TypedieselReference

No of Cylinders6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed2,200 RPMReference

Emissions complianceTier IIReference

Bore and stroke4.14x5.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio17.5:1Reference

Transmission

32-speed partial power shiftReference

24-speed partial power shiftReference

continuously variable transmissionReference

TransmissionAutoPower IVReference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Gears32 forward and reverseReference

Clutchhydraulic wet discReference

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

TransmissionAutoPower VIReference

Gears24 forward and reverseReference

Four gears with six power shift ranges. The AutoPower VI became acailable in 2005.Reference

TransmissionTechStar CVTReference

Typecontinuously variable transmissionReference

Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Oil capacity56.0 LReference

Transmission TypePowershiftReference

Wheel Drive4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Typeinboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)70.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)82.7 kWReference

AutoPower Hydraulic system70.0 LReference

CVT Hydraulic system99.9 LReference

Typeclosed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)Reference

AutoPower Capacity70.0 LReference

CVT Capacity99.9 LReference

Pressure200.0 barReference

Rear valves2 to 4Reference

Total flow109.8 lpmReference

Rear TypeII/IIIReference

AP Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)3855 kgReference

CVT Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)5080 kgReference

Front HitchoptionalReference

Front lift2494 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Rear PTO Type540/540E/1000Reference

Engine RPM540@1980Reference

Engine RPM540E@1533Reference

Engine RPM1000@2000Reference

Engine RPM1000E@1548Reference

Power at rated PTO speed81.4 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed76.4 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel268.7 LReference

Capacity402.8 ciReference

Fuel tank268.8 LReference

Crankcase oil volume15.3 qtsReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase284 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase278 cmReference

Weight11052 to 14835 poundsReference

Front tire14L-16.1Reference

Rear tire18.4R38Reference

Ag front14L-16.1 (2WD)Reference

Ag front14.9R28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear18.4R38Reference

Length427 cmReference

Width205 cmReference

Height (cab)286 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)39 cmReference

Flange rear axleReference

2WD Front tread162 to 210 cmReference

2WD Front tread185 to 243 cmReference

4WD Front tread156 to 205 cmReference

Rear tread138 to 223 cmReference

2WD Shipping5013 kgReference

4WD Shipping5237 kgReference

CVT 4WD Shipping5934 kgReference

4WD Operating5524 kgReference

CVT 4WD Operating6729 kgReference

Max Drawbar1733 kgReference

2WD Max front axle2110 kgReference

4WD Max front axle3199 kgReference

Max rear axle5599 kgReference

MT525B Serial Numbers

2004N00001Reference

2005P00001Reference

2006R00001Reference

2007S00001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps120Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA420Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Total cold cranking amps420 CCAReference

Test results

OECD 5153: diesel AutoPower IV 4WDReference

OECD 2193: diesel CVT 4WDReference

Diesel AutoPower IV 4WDFebruary 2004 - March 2004, Link: OCED Tractor Test 5153 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use24.2 l/hourReference

Fuel use25.4 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use21.2 l/hourReference

Gear 1LB used for power test.Reference

Max pull4608 kgReference

Gear 1TD used for pull test.Reference

Diesel CVT 4WDJanuary 2004 - March 2004, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2193 fileReference

Fuel use23.8 l/hourReference

Fuel use25.0 l/hourReference

Fuel use24.6 l/hourReference

Pull at 6.2 KPHReference

Max pull6491 kgReference

Pull at 3.3 KPHReference

Speeds

With 18.4R38 rear tires.Reference

50 KPH speeds available with front-axle suspension.Reference

General

Make & ModelChallengerReference

SCV controlJoystickReference

Rear Axle TypeFlangeReference

Country of manufacturerFranceReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves24 ValvesReference

Pump Rated Output (total)29 gpmReference

Hydraulics Typeclosed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)Reference

Maximum operating pressure2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves2 to 4 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category II/IIIReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)Category optionalReference

Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points2,993.7 kgReference

PTO

PTO Power95 hpReference

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO PowerAvailableReference

Steering & brakes

BrakesHydraulic wet discReference

Steering typePowerReference

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase282.7 cmReference

Height Over Cab286.5 cmReference

Overall Length462.8 cmReference

Overall Width206 cmReference

Drawbar clearance39.1 cmReference

Overall weight5,934.8 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type18.4R38Reference

Rear wheel tread range60.6 to 79.8 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type11.00-16Reference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference

Seat SuspensionTRUEReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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