Head to head · Utility

Apollo 554 vs Challenger MT297

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ApolloModel A

Apollo 554

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
182 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 554 specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT297

Utility

power
55.3 hp
displacement
173 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full MT297 specs
ApolloApollo 554
vs
ChallengerChallenger MT297

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT297 higher · +0.3 hp (<1%)
55455 hp
MT29755.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

554 is in the 50th percentile; MT297 is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 554 higher · +9 ci (+5%)
554182 ci
MT297173 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

554 is in the 50th percentile; MT297 is in the 46th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5544
MT2974
Median Utility Tractor4

554 is in the 50th percentile; MT297 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT297 higher · +4 (+50%)
5548
MT29712
Median Utility Tractor12

554 is in the 23rd percentile; MT297 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

554 (A)MT297 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecApollo 554Challenger MT297Difference
ManufacturerApolloChallenger—
Model554MT297—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecApollo 554Challenger MT297Difference
ManufacturerChangfaIseki—
ModelXinchai 498BTNot recorded—
Power Output55hp55.3hp▲ MT297+0.3 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,500RPM▲ MT297+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement182ci173ci▲ 554+9 ci · +5%

Transmission

SpecApollo 554Challenger MT297Difference
TypeShuttleMechanical shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecApollo 554Challenger MT297Difference
Length191in137in▲ 554+54 in · +39%
Width65in71.5in▲ MT297+6.5 in · +10%
Height98.4in95.5in▲ 554+2.9 in · +3%
Operating Weight6,239lb3,878lb▲ 554+2,361 lb · +61%

Hydraulics

SpecApollo 554Challenger MT297Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecApollo 554Challenger MT297Difference
Hitch TypeNot recorded3 Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,600lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecApollo 554Challenger MT297Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecApollo 554Challenger MT297Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecApollo 554Challenger MT297Difference
TypeOpenROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 50th percentile (55.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 50th percentile (182 ci)B · 46th percentile (173 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 59th percentile (6,239 lb)B · 35th percentile (3,878 lb)
A · 554B · MT297Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageApollo 554Full spec pageChallenger MT297