Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT425B vs John Deere 5085E

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT425B

Utility

power
81.1 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full MT425B specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 5085E

Utility

power
74.4 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 5085E specs
ChallengerChallenger MT425B
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John DeereJohn Deere 5085E

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT425B higher · +6.7 hp (+9%)
MT425B81.1 hp
5085E74.4 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT425B is in the 72nd percentile; 5085E is in the 67th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5085E higher · +8 ci (+3%)
MT425B268 ci
5085E276 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT425B is in the 75th percentile; 5085E is in the 81st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT425B4
5085E4
Median Utility Tractor4

MT425B is in the 50th percentile; 5085E is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT425B higher · +4 (+33%)
MT425B16
5085E12
Median Utility Tractor12

MT425B is in the 73rd percentile; 5085E is in the 50th · 4,941 models

MT425B (A)5085E (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT425BJohn Deere 5085EDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT425B5085E—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT425BJohn Deere 5085EDifference
ManufacturerPerkins DieselJohn Deere—
ModelU0903BB5PowerTech 4045—
Power Output81.1hp74.4hp▲ MT425B+6.7 hp · +9%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,204RPM▲ 5085E+4 RPM · <1%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement268ci276ci▲ 5085E+8 ci · +3%
Bore4.1in4.2in▲ 5085E+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT425BJohn Deere 5085EDifference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (2) range operator-controlled power shiftSelective Gear Fixed Ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT425BJohn Deere 5085EDifference
LengthNot recorded155in—
WidthNot recorded69.6in—
HeightNot recorded100in—
Operating Weight8,695lb7,780lb▲ MT425B+915 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT425BJohn Deere 5085EDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Pump Flow Capacity15.6gpm16.1gpm▲ 5085E+0.5 gpm · +3%
Pressure2,235psi2,850psi▲ 5085E+615 psi · +28%
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT425BJohn Deere 5085EDifference
Power Rating55.7hpNot recorded—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT425BJohn Deere 5085EDifference
Front Tire Size16x7.511.2-24—
Rear Tire Size34x18.416.9-30—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT425BJohn Deere 5085EDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT425BJohn Deere 5085EDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc hydraulically operatedNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT425BJohn Deere 5085EDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecChallenger MT425BJohn Deere 5085EDifference
Control SystemNot recordedDOC (Diesel Oxidation Catalyst) and SCR (Selective Catalyst Reduction)—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT425BJohn Deere 5085EDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen/Cab (Model Specific)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 72nd percentile (81.1 hp)B · 67th percentile (74.4 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 75th percentile (268 ci)B · 81st percentile (276 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 80th percentile (8,695 lb)B · 74th percentile (7,780 lb)
A · MT425BB · 5085EMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT425BFull spec pageJohn Deere 5085E