Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT255B vs Massey Ferguson 1726E

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
Massey Ferguson 1726E Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1726E

Utility

power
24 hp
displacement
91.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 1726E specs
ChallengerChallenger MT255B
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1726E

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT255B higher · +4.4 hp (+18%)
MT255B28.4 hp
1726E24 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT255B is in the 20th percentile; 1726E is in the 14th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1726E higher · +2 ci (+2%)
MT255B89.3 ci
1726E91.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT255B is in the 15th percentile; 1726E is in the 17th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT255B3
1726E3
Median Utility Tractor4

MT255B is in the 23rd percentile; 1726E is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1726E higher · +177 lb (+7%)
MT255B2,423 lb
1726E2,600 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

MT255B is in the 15th percentile; 1726E is in the 18th · 5,107 models

MT255B (A)1726E (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1726EDifference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT255B1726E—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1726EDifference
ManufacturerIsekiShibaura—
ModelE3CFN843T-F—
Power Output28.4hp24hp▲ MT255B+4.4 hp · +18%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,600RPM▲ 1726E+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement89.3ci91.3ci▲ 1726E+2 ci · +2%
Bore3.4in3.3in▲ MT255B+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.3in3.5in▲ 1726E+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1726EDifference
TypeHydrostaticGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1726EDifference
Length112in116in▲ 1726E+4 in · +4%
Width50.6in52.4in▲ 1726E+1.8 in · +4%
Height80.7in97.6in▲ 1726E+16.9 in · +21%
Operating Weight2,423lb2,600lb▲ 1726E+177 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1726EDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen center gear pump—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1726EDifference
TypeNot recordedTransmission—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1726EDifference
Hitch Type3 Point HitchThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity1,609lb1,598lb▲ MT255B+11 lb · <1%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1726EDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1726EDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1726EDifference
Coolant1.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT255BMassey Ferguson 1726EDifference
TypeOpenTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 20th percentile (28.4 hp)B · 14th percentile (24 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 15th percentile (89.3 ci)B · 17th percentile (91.3 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 · 18th percentile (2,600 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 18th percentile (112 in)B · 22nd percentile (116 in)
A · MT255BB · 1726EMedian Utility Tractor
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