Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT525E vs New Holland TS135A

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT525E

Utility

power
142 hp
displacement
402 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT525E specs
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New HollandModel B

New Holland TS135A

Utility

power
127 hp
displacement
410 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full TS135A specs
ChallengerChallenger MT525E
vs
New HollandNew Holland TS135A

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT525E higher · +15 hp (+12%)
MT525E142 hp
TS135A127 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT525E is in the 92nd percentile; TS135A is in the 91st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ TS135A higher · +8 ci (+2%)
MT525E402 ci
TS135A410 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT525E is in the 90th percentile; TS135A is in the 91st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT525E6
TS135A6
Median Utility Tractor4

MT525E is in the 93rd percentile; TS135A is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
MT525E16
TS135A16
Median Utility Tractor12

MT525E is in the 73rd percentile; TS135A is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

MT525E (A)TS135A (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT525ENew Holland TS135ADifference
ManufacturerChallengerNew Holland—
ModelMT525ETS135A—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT525ENew Holland TS135ADifference
ManufacturerAGCO PowerCNH—
ModelZ001BCNH Diesel—
Power Output142hp127hp▲ MT525E+15 hp · +12%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ TS135A+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement402ci410ci▲ TS135A+8 ci · +2%
Bore4.3in4.1in▲ MT525E+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.7in5.2in▲ TS135A+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT525ENew Holland TS135ADifference
TypeTechStar Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator-controlled powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT525ENew Holland TS135ADifference
LengthNot recorded178in—
WidthNot recorded75.3in—
HeightNot recorded117in—
Operating Weight15,200lb12,185lb▲ MT525E+3,015 lb · +25%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT525ENew Holland TS135ADifference
System TypeClosed-Center Load SensingDirect engine drive—
Pump Flow Capacity29.6gpm26.2gpm▲ MT525E+3.4 gpm · +13%
Pressure2,870psi2,610psi▲ MT525E+260 psi · +10%
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT525ENew Holland TS135ADifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded480/65R28—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded600/65R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT525ENew Holland TS135ADifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-point hitch IIIN/II—
Hitch Category2Category 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity11,750lb12,185lb▲ TS135A+435 lb · +4%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT525ENew Holland TS135ADifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recordedMFWD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT525ENew Holland TS135ADifference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecChallenger MT525ENew Holland TS135ADifference
StandardTier IVNot recorded—
Control Systemselective catalytic reduction (SCR)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 92nd percentile (142 hp)B · 91st percentile (127 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (402 ci)B · 91st percentile (410 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)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 (15,200 lb)B · 90th percentile (12,185 lb)
A · MT525EB · TS135AMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT525EFull spec pageNew Holland TS135A