Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT485E vs Challenger MT525D

Challenger MT485E Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT485E

Utility

power
144 hp
displacement
299 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full MT485E specs
Image not recorded
ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT525D

Utility

power
136 hp
displacement
402 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT525D specs
ChallengerChallenger MT485E
vs
ChallengerChallenger MT525D

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT485E higher · +8 hp (+6%)
MT485E144 hp
MT525D136 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT485E is in the 92nd percentile; MT525D is in the 92nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT525D higher · +103 ci (+34%)
MT485E299 ci
MT525D402 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT485E is in the 84th percentile; MT525D is in the 90th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ MT525D higher · +2 (+50%)
MT485E4
MT525D6
Median Utility Tractor4

MT485E is in the 50th percentile; MT525D is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
MT485E16
MT525D16
Median Utility Tractor12

MT485E is in the 73rd percentile; MT525D is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

MT485E (A)MT525D (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT485EChallenger MT525DDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
ModelMT485EMT525D—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT485EChallenger MT525DDifference
ManufacturerAGCOSisu AGCO Power—
ModelAGCO PowerNot recorded—
Power Output144hp136hp▲ MT485E+8 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,100RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders46▲ MT525D+2 · +50%
Displacement299ci402ci▲ MT525D+103 ci · +34%
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke5.3in4.7in▲ MT485E+0.6 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT485EChallenger MT525DDifference
TypeNot recordedSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator-controlled powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT485EChallenger MT525DDifference
Width72inNot recorded—
WheelbaseNot recorded113in—
Operating Weight15,432lb13,920lb▲ MT485E+1,512 lb · +11%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT485EChallenger MT525DDifference
System TypeOpen CenterClosed Center Load Sensing (CCLS)—
Pump Flow Capacity29.6gpm25.1gpm▲ MT485E+4.5 gpm · +18%
Pressure2,725psi2,170psi▲ MT485E+555 psi · +26%
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic Power—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT485EChallenger MT525DDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded420/85R28—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded520/85R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT485EChallenger MT525DDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded11,755lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT485EChallenger MT525DDifference
Chassis TypeNot recordedFront wheel assist—
Drive TypeFront-wheel assistNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic Power—
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet DiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT485EChallenger MT525DDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecChallenger MT485EChallenger MT525DDifference
StandardTier IVNot recorded—
Control SystemSelective Catalytic ReductionNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 92nd percentile (144 hp)B · 92nd percentile (136 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 84th percentile (299 ci)B · 90th percentile (402 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 93rd percentile (15,432 lb)B · 92nd percentile (13,920 lb)
A · MT485EB · MT525DMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT485EFull spec pageChallenger MT525D