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Challenger MT525D

The Challenger MT525D is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 402.5 ci 6.6 L engine. The rated power output is 140 hp 104.4 kW. Transmission: TechStar CVT.

Engine Power
140 hp 104.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
82 gal 310.4 L
Transmission
TechStar CVT

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Overview

Challenger MT525D tractor photo
2013 - 2014 MT500D SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2013 - 2014
MT500D Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Beauvais, France
Original price
$130,112 (2013 classic )
$151,316 (2013 deluxe )
$159,794 (2013 deluxe )
Variants
7615
similar Massey Ferguson model
Challenger MT525D Engine
AGCO Power 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
82 gal 310.4 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
8 gal 30.3 L
Engine details ...
Challenger MT525D Power
Engine
140 hp 104.4 kW
PTO (claimed)
110 hp (AutoPower VI/CVT) 82.0 kW
120 hp (AutoPower IV) 89.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)
106.6 hp 79.5 kW
PTO (tested)
141.9 hp 105.8 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Steering
hydrostatic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning. AGCO System 150 (optional); AGCOMMAND (optional)
Hydraulics
Type
closed center load sensing (CCLS)
Pressure
2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves
2 to 4
Total flow
29 gpm 109.8 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III/II
Control
electronic lower link draft control
Drawbar
Cat. 2
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
540/540E/1000
540E/1000E/1000/1000E
Dimensions & Tires
Front tire
380/85R28
Rear tire
460/85R38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
175
240 *Total capacity with dual 120A alternator option.
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
600
Battery volts
12
References
MT525D references literature
Challenger MT500D Series published in 2013, by AGCO

Engine

Engine Detail — 402.5 ci / 6.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer
AGCO Power
Configuration
turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
402.5 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke
4.252x4.724 inches 108 x 120 mm
Emissions
Interim Tier IV
Emission control
selective catalyitic reduction (SCR)
Power
140 hp 104.4 kW
Fuel system
electronic high pressure common rail
Air cleaner
dual stage dry
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed four-speed power shift
24-speed six-speed power shift
continuously variable transmission

Transmission — AutoPower IV

Transmission
AutoPower IV
Type
four-speed power shift
Gears
16 forward and reverse

Transmission — AutoPower VI

Transmission
AutoPower VI
Type
six-speed power shift
Gears
24 forward and reverse

Transmission — TechStar CVT

Transmission
TechStar CVT
Type
continuously variable transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse

Dimensions

Challenger MT525D Tires
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 380/85R28. Rear: 460/85R38
Dimensions
Flange rear axle
Bar rear axle
3.23 by 80 inches 82 by 2032 mm
Long bar rear axle
3.23 by 105 inches 82 by 2667 mm
Bar rear axle
3.74 by 90 inches 94 by 2286 mm (CVT)
Long bar rear axle
3.74 by 113 inches 94 by 2870 mm (CVT)

Tests

Tractor Tests
OECD 2753: diesel AutoPower IV 4WD
OECD 2791: diesel AutoPower VI 4WD
OECD 2774: diesel CVT 4WD
OCED Tractor Test 2753
Diesel AutoPower IV 4WD April 2012 - May 2012, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2753 file
PTO performance
Max power
141.9 hp 105.8 kW
Fuel use
8.1 gal/hour 30.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
127.1 hp 94.8 kW
Fuel use
7.5 gal/hour 28.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
137.7 hp 102.7 kW
Fuel use
7.9 gal/hour 29.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
106.6 hp 79.5 kW
Fuel use
7.1 gal/hour 26.9 l/hour
Gear 3A used for power test.
Max pull
12295 lbs 5577 kg
Gear 2A used for pull test.
OCED Tractor Test 2791
Diesel AutoPower VI 4WD November 2012 - July 2013, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2791 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
119.2 hp 88.9 kW
Fuel use
7.1 gal/hour 26.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
130.3 hp 97.2 kW
Fuel use
7.5 gal/hour 28.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
98.0 hp 73.1 kW
Fuel use
6.5 gal/hour 24.6 l/hour
Gear 3A used for power test.
Max pull
13060 lbs 5924 kg
Gear 1F used for pull test.
OCED Tractor Test 2774
Diesel CVT 4WD March 2013 - April 2013, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2774 file
PTO performance
Max power
136.2 hp 101.6 kW
Fuel use
7.9 gal/hour 29.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
97.9 hp 73.0 kW
Fuel use
7.6 gal/hour 28.8 l/hour
Pull at 7.86KPH
Max pull
15240 lbs 6912 kg
Pull at 3.51KPH

Photos

Challenger MT525D tractor photo

Challenger MT525D tractor photo

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