Challenger

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
Typeturbocharged intercooled diesel
Coolingliquid-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders6-cylinder
EmissionsTier IV
Rated RPM2100
Air cleanerdry element
Bore/Stroke4.252x4.724 inches (108 x 120 mm)
Displacement402 ci (6.6 L)
ManufacturerAGCO Power
Starter volts12
Emission controlselective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Rated Power (gross)140 hp (104.4 kW)
Maximum Power (gross)175 hp (130.5 kW)
Capacity
Fuel80 gal (302.8 L)
Hydraulic system15.9 gal (AP6) (60.2 L), 26.4 gal (CVT) (99.9 L)
Exhaust fluid (DEF)8 gal (30.3 L)
Variants
7715similar Massey Ferguson model
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeclosed-center load sensing
Valves3 or 4
Capacity15.9 gal (AP6) (60.2 L), 26.4 gal (CVT) (99.9 L)
Pressure2900 psi (200.0 bar)
SCV flow26.4 gpm (99.9 lpm)
Total flow29 gpm (109.8 lpm), 50 gpm (189.2 lpm) Optional with CVT
Mechanical
Cabstandard with air-conditioning. Auto-Guide 3000
DriveFour-wheel drive
BrakesHydraulic wet disc brakes
Power steeringYes
Differential lockelectro-hydraulic front and rear
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
SeriesMT500E Series
Built inJackson, Minnesota, USA
Years produced2015 - 2020
Transmission
TechStarcontinuously-variable transmission (CVT), infinite forward and reverse gears
AutoPower IVfour-speed power shift, 16 forward and reverse gears
AutoPower VIsix-speed power shift, 24 forward and reverse gears
Transmission options16-speed four-speed power shift, 24-speed six-speed power shift, continuously-variable transmission (CVT)
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Front HitchII
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 PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000, 540/540E/1000/1000E Optional