Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT485E vs New Holland TS125A

Challenger MT485E Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT485E

Utility

power
144 hp
displacement
299 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full MT485E specs
New Holland TS125A Tractor
New HollandModel B

New Holland TS125A

Utility

power
144 hp
displacement
410 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full TS125A specs
ChallengerChallenger MT485E
vs
New HollandNew Holland TS125A

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
MT485E144 hp
TS125A144 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT485E is in the 92nd percentile; TS125A is in the 92nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ TS125A higher · +111 ci (+37%)
MT485E299 ci
TS125A410 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT485E is in the 84th percentile; TS125A is in the 91st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ TS125A higher · +2 (+50%)
MT485E4
TS125A6
Median Utility Tractor4

MT485E is in the 50th percentile; TS125A is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ TS125A higher · +8 (+50%)
MT485E16
TS125A24
Median Utility Tractor12

MT485E is in the 73rd percentile; TS125A is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

MT485E (A)TS125A (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT485ENew Holland TS125ADifference
ManufacturerChallengerNew Holland—
ModelMT485ETS125A—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT485ENew Holland TS125ADifference
ManufacturerAGCOCNH U.K. Ltd.—
ModelAGCO PowerCNH Diesel—
Power Output144hp144hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ TS125A+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders46▲ TS125A+2 · +50%
Displacement299ci410ci▲ TS125A+111 ci · +37%
Bore4.3in4.1in▲ MT485E+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5.3in5.2in▲ MT485E+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT485ENew Holland TS125ADifference
TypeNot recordedPower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT485ENew Holland TS125ADifference
LengthNot recorded178in—
Width72in75.3in▲ TS125A+3.3 in · +5%
HeightNot recorded117in—
Operating Weight15,432lb12,065lb▲ MT485E+3,367 lb · +28%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT485ENew Holland TS125ADifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen center and closed center—
Pump Flow Capacity29.6gpmNot recorded—
Pressure2,725psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT485ENew Holland TS125ADifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/IICategory II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded7,825lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT485ENew Holland TS125ADifference
Drive TypeFront-wheel assist4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet DiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT485ENew Holland TS125ADifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecChallenger MT485ENew Holland TS125ADifference
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 (144 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 84th percentile (299 ci)B · 91st percentile (410 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 92nd percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 93rd percentile (15,432 lb)B · 90th percentile (12,065 lb)
A · MT485EB · TS125AMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT485EFull spec pageNew Holland TS125A