Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT255 vs Massey Ferguson 1526

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT255

Utility

power
28.4 hp
displacement
89.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full MT255 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1526

Utility

power
24.8 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1526 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT255
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1526

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT255 higher · +3.6 hp (+15%)
MT25528.4 hp
152624.8 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT255 is in the 20th percentile; 1526 is in the 15th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1526 higher · +2.1 ci (+2%)
MT25589.3 ci
152691.4 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT255 is in the 15th percentile; 1526 is in the 18th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT2553
15263
Median Utility Tractor4

MT255 is in the 23rd percentile; 1526 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT255 higher · +375 lb (+20%)
MT2552,248 lb
15261,873 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

MT255 is in the 14th percentile; 1526 is in the 10th · 5,107 models

MT255 (A)1526 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT255Massey Ferguson 1526Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT2551526—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT255Massey Ferguson 1526Difference
ManufacturerIsekiIsekiSame
ModelNot recordedE3CF-VB22—
Power Output28.4hp24.8hp▲ MT255+3.6 hp · +15%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,600RPM▲ 1526+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement89.3ci91.4ci▲ 1526+2.1 ci · +2%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.3in3.3inSame

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT255Massey Ferguson 1526Difference
TypeConstant meshHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT255Massey Ferguson 1526Difference
Length117in111in▲ MT255+6 in · +5%
Width51in49.2in▲ MT255+1.8 in · +4%
Height79.3in95.5in▲ 1526+16.2 in · +20%
Operating Weight2,248lb1,873lb▲ MT255+375 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT255Massey Ferguson 1526Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT255Massey Ferguson 1526Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded2,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT255Massey Ferguson 1526Difference
Hitch TypeCAT IThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity1,323lb1,323lbSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT255Massey Ferguson 1526Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT255Massey Ferguson 1526Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT255Massey Ferguson 1526Difference
TypeOpen, ROPSTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 20th percentile (28.4 hp)B · 15th percentile (24.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 15th percentile (89.3 ci)B · 18th percentile (91.4 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 14th percentile (2,248 lb)B · 10th percentile (1,873 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 23rd percentile (117 in)B · 17th percentile (111 in)
A · MT255B · 1526Median Utility Tractor
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