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Challenger MT525E

The Challenger MT525E is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 402 ci 6.6 L engine. The rated power output is 140 hp 104.4 kW. Transmission: TechStar.

Engine Power
140 hp 104.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
80 gal 302.8 L
Transmission
TechStar

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Overview

Challenger MT525E tractor photo
2015 - 2020 MT500E SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2015 - 2020
MT500E Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA
Variants
7715
similar Massey Ferguson model
Challenger MT525E Engine
AGCO Power 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Challenger MT525E Power
Engine (gross)
140 hp 104.4 kW
Engine (max)
175 hp 130.5 kW
PTO (claimed)
120 hp 89.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)
121.2 hp 90.4 kW
PTO (tested)
148.3 hp 110.6 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic front and rear
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Auto-Guide 3000
Capacity
Fuel
80 gal 302.8 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
8 gal 30.3 L
Hydraulic system
15.9 gal (AP6) 60.2 L
26.4 gal (CVT) 99.9 L
Hydraulics
Type
closed-center load sensing
Capacity
15.9 gal (AP6) 60.2 L
26.4 gal (CVT) 99.9 L
Pressure
2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves
3 or 4
SCV flow
26.4 gpm 99.9 lpm
Total flow
29 gpm 109.8 lpm
50 gpm*Optional with CVT 189.2 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II
Rear lift (at ends)
8900 lbs 4037 kg
15500 lbs*Lift capacity with CVT transmission. 7030 kg
Front Hitch
II
Front lift (at ends)
6200 lbs 2812 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
540/540E/1000/1000E OptOptional
Dimensions & Tires
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Battery volts
12
References
MT525E references literature
MT500E Series Tractors published in 2015, by AGCO

Engine

Engine Detail — 402 ci / 6.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer
AGCO Power
Configuration
turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
402 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke
4.252x4.724 inches 108 x 120 mm
Emissions
Tier IV
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Rated Power (gross)
140 hp 104.4 kW
Maximum Power (gross)
175 hp 130.5 kW
Air cleaner
dry element
Rated RPM
2100
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Transmission

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

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

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

Dimensions

Challenger MT525E Tires
Dimensions

Tests

Tractor Tests
OECD 2995: diesel AutoPower IV 4WD
OECD 2991: diesel AutoPower VI 4WD
OECD 2988: diesel TechStar CVT 4WD
OCED Tractor Test 2995
Diesel AutoPower IV 4WD June 2016 - July 2016, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2995 file
PTO performance
Max power
142 hp 105.9 kW
Fuel use
8.0 gal/hour 30.3 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
136.5 hp 101.8 kW
Fuel use
8.0 gal/hour 30.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
138.1 hp 103.0 kW
Fuel use
8.0 gal/hour 30.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
121.2 hp 90.4 kW
Fuel use
8.0 gal/hour 30.3 l/hour
Gear 3A used for power test.
Max pull
13330 lbs 6046 kg
Gear 2A used for pull test.
OCED Tractor Test 2991
Diesel AutoPower VI 4WD May 2016 - August 2016, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2991 file
PTO performance
Max power
140.1 hp 104.5 kW
Fuel use
7.7 gal/hour 29.1 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
134.6 hp 100.4 kW
Fuel use
7.7 gal/hour 29.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
135.6 hp 101.1 kW
Fuel use
7.7 gal/hour 29.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
116.3 hp 86.7 kW
Fuel use
7.8 gal/hour 29.5 l/hour
Gear 3B used for power test.
Max pull
13375 lbs 6066 kg
Gear 1E used for pull test.
OCED Tractor Test 2988
Diesel TechStar CVT 4WD July 2016 - August 2016, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2988 file
PTO performance
Max power
148.3 hp 110.6 kW
Fuel use
8.5 gal/hour 32.2 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
138.1 hp 103.0 kW
Fuel use
8.2 gal/hour 31.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
145.5 hp 108.5 kW
Fuel use
8.1 gal/hour 30.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
113.2 hp 84.4 kW
Fuel use
8.6 gal/hour 32.6 l/hour
Pull at 9KPH
Max pull
15130 lbs 6862 kg
Pull at 2.8KPH

Photos

Challenger MT525E tractor photo

Challenger MT525E tractor photo

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