Challenger MT525E
The Challenger MT525E is a row-crop tractor produced from 2015 to 2020 as part of the MT500E Series by Challenger, a part of AGCO. It features a 6.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine with Tier IV emissions and selective catalytic reduction (SCR). The tractor offers multiple transmission options including 16-speed and 24-speed power shifts and a continuously-variable transmission (CVT). It delivers a gross engine power of 140 hp and a maximum of 175 hp. The MT525E includes four-wheel drive, electro-hydraulic differential locks, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a cab with air-conditioning and Auto-Guide 3000. Fuel capacity is 80 gallons, with additional capacities for exhaust fluid and hydraulic systems. The tractor hitch supports rear and front lifts with capacities up to 15,500 lbs with CVT. PTO options include independent rear PTO with multiple speed settings. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery and alternator charging. The MT525E shares similarities with Massey Ferguson 7715 and is related to models MT515E, MT535E, and MT525D.
Power140 hp
Founded2015 - 2020
ModelMT525E
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger MT525E
Power
| Engine (max) | 175 hp (130.5 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (tested) | 148.3 hp (110.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 120 hp (89.5 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 140 hp (104.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 121.2 hp (90.4 kW) |
Engine
| Type | turbocharged intercooled diesel |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Emissions | Tier IV |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Air cleaner | dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.252x4.724 inches (108 x 120 mm) |
| Displacement | 402 ci (6.6 L) |
| Manufacturer | AGCO Power |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Emission control | selective catalytic reduction (SCR) |
| Rated Power (gross) | 140 hp (104.4 kW) |
| Maximum Power (gross) | 175 hp (130.5 kW) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 80 gal (302.8 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 15.9 gal (AP6) (60.2 L), 26.4 gal (CVT) (99.9 L) |
| Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 8 gal (30.3 L) |
Variants
| 7715 | similar Massey Ferguson model |
|---|
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed-center load sensing |
|---|---|
| Valves | 3 or 4 |
| Capacity | 15.9 gal (AP6) (60.2 L), 26.4 gal (CVT) (99.9 L) |
| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
| SCV flow | 26.4 gpm (99.9 lpm) |
| Total flow | 29 gpm (109.8 lpm), 50 gpm (189.2 lpm) Optional with CVT |
Mechanical
| Cab | standard with air-conditioning. Auto-Guide 3000 |
|---|---|
| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Power steering | Yes |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic front and rear |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | MT500E Series |
| Built in | Jackson, Minnesota, USA |
| Years produced | 2015 - 2020 |
Transmission
| TechStar | continuously-variable transmission (CVT), infinite forward and reverse gears |
|---|---|
| AutoPower IV | four-speed power shift, 16 forward and reverse gears |
| AutoPower VI | six-speed power shift, 24 forward and reverse gears |
| Transmission options | 16-speed four-speed power shift, 24-speed six-speed power shift, continuously-variable transmission (CVT) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | II |
|---|---|
| Front Hitch | II |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 8900 lbs (4037 kg), 15500 lbs (7030 kg) Lift capacity with CVT transmission |
| Front lift (at ends) | 6200 lbs (2812 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000, 540/540E/1000/1000E Optional |
