Challenger MT525B Specifications - Challenger MT525B Specs

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The Challenger 525B is similar to the Massey Ferguson 6465 and 7465.
Production
Manufacturer: Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Factory: Beauvais, France
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]
3-Point 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
Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase: 112.1 inches [284 cm]
4WD Wheelbase: 109.5 inches [278 cm]
Weight: 11052 to 14835 pounds
Front tire: 14L-16.1
Rear tire: 18.4R38
Challenger MT525B Power
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]
Mechanical
Chassis: 4x2 2WD, 4x4 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.
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]
Electrical
Ground: negative
Charging system: alternator
Charging amps: 120
Battery
Number: 2
Cold-cranking amps: 420
Volts: 12
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Bore/Stroke: 3.937x5.00 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]
Engine Detail
Caterpillar 3056C, turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical inline, 365.2 ci [6.0 L]
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Speeds: With 18.4R38 rear tires.
Transmission
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.
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Series next: Challenger MT535B
Dimensions
2WD Weight (shipping): 11052 lbs [5013 kg]
4WD Weight (shipping): 11546 lbs [5237 kg]
CVT 4WD Weight (shipping): 13084 lbs [5934 kg]
4WD Weight (operating): 12180 lbs [5524 kg]
CVT 4WD Weight (operating): 14835 lbs [6729 kg]
Drawbar capacity: 3821 lbs [1733 kg]
2WD Front axle load: 4652 lbs [2110 kg]
4WD Front axle load: 7054 lbs [3199 kg]
Rear axle load: 12345 lbs [5599 kg]
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 [162 to 210 cm] 2WD} 73.2 to 96 inches (wide row-crop axle) {2WD} [185 to 243 cm] (wide row-crop axle) {2WD} 61.7 to 80.8 inches {4WD} [156 to 205 cm] {4WD} Front tread: 64.1 to 83 inches
Rear tread: 54.4 to 88.1 inches [138 to 223 cm]
Challenger MT525B Tires
Ag front: 14L-16.1 (2WD), 14.9R28 (4WD)
Ag rear: 18.4R38
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Available packages included the MT525BRU with a 40 GPM PTO hydraulic pump and a 22-foot Little & Company boom mower. The MT525BRM offered a 52 GPM pump and up to 25-foot boom. The MT525BR had no rear hydraulics or hitch to allow an after-market mower installation.