Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT255B vs Massey Ferguson 1030

Challenger MT255B Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT255B

Utility

power
28.4 hp
displacement
89.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT255B specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1030

Utility

power
26 hp
displacement
87 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1030 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT255B
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1030

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT255B higher · +2.4 hp (+9%)
MT255B28.4 hp
103026 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT255B is in the 20th percentile; 1030 is in the 18th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT255B higher · +2.3 ci (+3%)
MT255B89.3 ci
103087 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT255B is in the 15th percentile; 1030 is in the 15th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT255B3
10303
Median Utility Tractor4

MT255B is in the 23rd percentile; 1030 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT255B higher · +25 lb (+1%)
MT255B2,423 lb
10302,398 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

MT255B is in the 15th percentile; 1030 is in the 15th · 5,107 models

MT255B (A)1030 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1030Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT255B1030—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1030Difference
ManufacturerIsekiToyosha—
ModelE3CFMS142—
Power Output28.4hp26hp▲ MT255B+2.4 hp · +9%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,500RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement89.3ci87ci▲ MT255B+2.3 ci · +3%
Bore3.4in3.2in▲ MT255B+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.3in3.5in▲ 1030+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1030Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear type with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1030Difference
Length112in105in▲ MT255B+7 in · +7%
Width50.6in52.7in▲ 1030+2.1 in · +4%
Height80.7in57.1in▲ MT255B+23.6 in · +41%
Operating Weight2,423lb2,398lb▲ MT255B+25 lb · +1%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1030Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1030Difference
TypeNot recordedLive—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1030Difference
Hitch Type3 Point HitchCategory I—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch Capacity1,609lb1,730lb▲ 1030+121 lb · +8%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1030Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1030Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1030Difference
Coolant1.5gal1.1gal▲ MT255B+0.3 gal · +27%

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1030Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station with two-post ROPS (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 20th percentile (28.4 hp)B · 18th percentile (26 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 15th percentile (89.3 ci)B · 15th percentile (87 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 15th percentile (2,423 lb)B · 15th percentile (2,398 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 18th percentile (112 in)B · 12th percentile (105 in)
A · MT255BB · 1030Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT255BFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 1030