Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT225B vs Kubota B7100 HST

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT225B

Utility

power
22.5 hp
displacement
68.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT225B specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota B7100 HST

Utility

power
16 hp
displacement
46.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
2
Full B7100 HST specs
ChallengerChallenger MT225B
vs
KubotaKubota B7100 HST

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT225B higher · +6.5 hp (+41%)
MT225B22.5 hp
B7100 HST16 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT225B is in the 12th percentile; B7100 HST is in the 4th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT225B higher · +22 ci (+47%)
MT225B68.5 ci
B7100 HST46.5 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT225B is in the 8th percentile; B7100 HST is in the 2nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT225B3
B7100 HST3
Median Utility Tractor4

MT225B is in the 23rd percentile; B7100 HST is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT225B higher · +458 lb (+40%)
MT225B1,609 lb
B7100 HST1,151 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

MT225B is in the 7th percentile; B7100 HST is in the 1st · 5,107 models

MT225B (A)B7100 HST (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT225BKubota B7100 HSTDifference
ManufacturerChallengerKubota—
ModelMT225BB7100 HST—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT225BKubota B7100 HSTDifference
ManufacturerIsekiKubota—
ModelE3312D750-A—
Power Output22.5hp16hp▲ MT225B+6.5 hp · +41%
Rated RPM2,600RPM3,000RPM▲ B7100 HST+400 RPM · +15%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement68.5ci46.5ci▲ MT225B+22 ci · +47%
Bore3.1in2.7in▲ MT225B+0.4 in · +15%
Stroke3.1in2.8in▲ MT225B+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT225BKubota B7100 HSTDifference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT225BKubota B7100 HSTDifference
Length102in83.8in▲ MT225B+18.2 in · +22%
Width39.4in40in▲ B7100 HST+0.6 in · +2%
Height65.5in46.9in▲ MT225B+18.6 in · +40%
Operating Weight1,609lb1,151lb▲ MT225B+458 lb · +40%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT225BKubota B7100 HSTDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT225BKubota B7100 HSTDifference
TypeNot recordedRear, transmission—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded750rpm—
Speed 3Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT225BKubota B7100 HSTDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity591lb400lb▲ MT225B+191 lb · +48%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT225BKubota B7100 HSTDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT225BKubota B7100 HSTDifference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT225BKubota B7100 HSTDifference
Coolant1.9gal1.2gal▲ MT225B+0.7 gal · +58%

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT225BKubota B7100 HSTDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 12th percentile (22.5 hp)B · 4th percentile (16 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 8th percentile (68.5 ci)B · 2nd percentile (46.5 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 7th percentile (1,609 lb)B · 1st percentile (1,151 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 10th percentile (102 in)B · 3rd percentile (83.8 in)
A · MT225BB · B7100 HSTMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT225BFull spec pageKubota B7100 HST