Challenger MT525B MT500B Series Specs & Features

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Challenger MT525B MT500B Series Technical Specifications

Challenger MT525B is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 2004 – 2011.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Challenger MT525B covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Challenger MT525B Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Beauvais, France
The Challenger 525B is similar to the Massey Ferguson 6465 and 7465.

Challenger MT525B Power

Engine:
Engine:	118 hp 88.0 kW
PTO (claimed):	95 hp 70.8 kW
Drawbar (tested):	81.8 hp 61.0 kW
PTO (tested):	110.9 hp 82.7 kW

Challenger MT525B Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	120
Batteries:	2
Battery CCA:	420
Battery volts:	12

Challenger MT525B Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

4×4 MFWD 4WD

Final drives:

inboard planetary

Differential lock:

electro-hydraulic front and rear

Steering:

power

Brakes:

hydraulic wet disc

Trailer brakes:

hydraulic*Optional

Cab:

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

Transmissions:

32-speed partial power shift

24-speed partial power shift

continuously variable transmission

Capacity

Fuel:	71 gal 268.7 L
AutoPower Hydraulic system:	18.5 gal 70.0 L
CVT Hydraulic system:	26.4 gal 99.9 L

Hydraulics

Type:	closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)
AutoPower Capacity:	18.5 gal 70.0 L
CVT Capacity:	26.4 gal 99.9 L
Pressure:	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Rear valves:	2 to 4
Total flow:	29 gpm 109.8 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	II/III
AP Rear lift (at 24″/610mm):	8500 lbs 3855 kg
CVT Rear lift (at 24″/610mm):	11200 lbs 5080 kg
Front Hitch:	optional
Front lift:	5,500 lbs 2494 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540/1000 (1.375)
	540/540E/1000*Optional
Engine RPM:	540@1980 540E@1533 1000@2000 1000E@1548

Title serial numbers

2004:	N00001
2005:	P00001
2006:	R00001
2007:	S00001
how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Challenger MT525B? Serial Number Decoder

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Challenger MT525B Engine detail

Engine Detail
Caterpillar 3056C
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical inline
Displacement:	365.2 ci 6.0 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.937×5.00 inches 100 x 127 mm
Emissions:	Tier II
Power:	118 hp 88.0 kW
Fuel system:	electronic direct injection
Cooling system:	viscous fan
Air cleaner:	dual paper elements
Compression:	17.5:1
Rated RPM:	2200
Idle RPM:	800-2350
Starter volts:	12
Starter power:	4 hp 3.0 kW
Oil capacity:	15.3 qts 14.5 L
Coolant capacity:	29.6 qts 28.0 L

Challenger MT525B Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Transmission:	AutoPower IV
Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	32 forward and reverse
Clutch:	hydraulic wet disc
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.

Challenger MT525B Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase:	112.1 inches 284 cm
4WD Wheelbase:	109.5 inches 278 cm
Length:	168.5 inches 427 cm
Width:	81.1 inches 205 cm
Height (cab):	112.8 inches 286 cm
Clearance (drawbar):	15.4 inches 39 cm
Rear axle:	Flange
2WD Front tread:	64.1 to 83 inches 162 to 210 cm
2WD Front tread:	73.2 to 96 inches 185 to 243 cm (wide row-crop axle)
4WD Front tread:	61.7 to 80.8 inches 156 to 205 cm
Rear tread:	54.4 to 88.1 inches 138 to 223 cm

Challenger MT525B Weight
2WD Shipping:	11052 lbs 5013 kg
4WD Shipping:	11546 lbs 5237 kg
CVT 4WD Shipping:	13084 lbs 5934 kg
4WD Operating:	12180 lbs 5524 kg
CVT 4WD Operating:	14835 lbs 6729 kg
Max Drawbar:	3821 lbs 1733 kg
2WD Max front axle:	4652 lbs 2110 kg
4WD Max front axle:	7054 lbs 3199 kg
Max rear axle:	12345 lbs 5599 kg

Challenger MT525B Tests

OCED Tractor Test 5153

OCED Tractor Test 5153
Diesel AutoPower IV 4WD February 2004 – March 2004, Link: OCED Tractor Test 5153 file
PTO performance
Max power:	110.9 hp 82.7 kW
Fuel use:	6.4 gal/hour 24.2 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed:	96.7 hp 72.1 kW
Fuel use:	6.7 gal/hour 25.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	109.2 hp 81.4 kW
Fuel use:	6.7 gal/hour 25.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	60.2 hp 44.9 kW
Fuel use:	5.6 gal/hour 21.2 l/hour
Gear 1LB used for power test.
Max pull:	10,160 lbs 4608 kg
Gear 1TD used for pull test.

OCED Tractor Test 2193

OCED Tractor Test 2193
Diesel CVT 4WD January 2004 – March 2004, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2193 file
PTO performance
Max power:	106.5 hp 79.4 kW
Fuel use:	6.3 gal/hour 23.8 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed:	96.7 hp 72.1 kW
Fuel use:	6.6 gal/hour 25.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	102.5 hp 76.4 kW
Fuel use:	6.5 gal/hour 24.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	81.8 hp 61.0 kW
Pull at 6.2 KPH
Max pull:	14,310 lbs 6491 kg
Pull at 3.3 KPH

FAQ

Is Challenger MT525B a good tractor?

The Challenger MT525B is one of the great tractors in the Challenger (a part of AGCO) stable, and it has earned Challenger (a part of AGCO) a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Challenger MT525B take?

Check out the Challenger MT525B oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Challenger (a part of AGCO) made the MT525B?

The Challenger MT525B was an agricultural tractor model made from 2004 – 2011