Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT255B vs New Holland TC29

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
New Holland TC29 Tractor
New HollandModel B

New Holland TC29

Utility

power
29 hp
displacement
81.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full TC29 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT255B
vs
New HollandNew Holland TC29

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ TC29 higher · +0.6 hp (+2%)
MT255B28.4 hp
TC2929 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT255B is in the 20th percentile; TC29 is in the 21st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT255B higher · +8.1 ci (+10%)
MT255B89.3 ci
TC2981.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT255B is in the 15th percentile; TC29 is in the 13th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT255B3
TC293
Median Utility Tractor4

MT255B is in the 23rd percentile; TC29 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ TC29 higher · +46 lb (+2%)
MT255B2,423 lb
TC292,469 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

MT255B is in the 15th percentile; TC29 is in the 16th · 5,107 models

MT255B (A)TC29 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT255BNew Holland TC29Difference
ManufacturerChallengerNew Holland—
ModelMT255BTC29—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT255BNew Holland TC29Difference
ManufacturerIsekiShibaura—
ModelE3CFJ843—
Power Output28.4hp29hp▲ TC29+0.6 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,800RPM▲ TC29+300 RPM · +12%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement89.3ci81.2ci▲ MT255B+8.1 ci · +10%
Bore3.4in3.3in▲ MT255B+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.3in3.2in▲ MT255B+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT255BNew Holland TC29Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear type—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT255BNew Holland TC29Difference
Length112in106in▲ MT255B+6 in · +6%
Width50.6in53.9in▲ TC29+3.3 in · +7%
Height80.7in87.8in▲ TC29+7.1 in · +9%
Operating Weight2,423lb2,469lb▲ TC29+46 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT255BNew Holland TC29Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT255BNew Holland TC29Difference
TypeNot recordedOptional Transmission or Live PTO—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT255BNew Holland TC29Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded5.50-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded11.2-24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT255BNew Holland TC29Difference
Hitch Type3 Point HitchThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity1,609lb1,630lb▲ TC29+21 lb · +1%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT255BNew Holland TC29Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT255BNew Holland TC29Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT255BNew Holland TC29Difference
Coolant1.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT255BNew Holland TC29Difference
TypeOpenTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 20th percentile (28.4 hp)B · 21st percentile (29 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 15th percentile (89.3 ci)B · 13th percentile (81.2 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 · 16th percentile (2,469 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 18th percentile (112 in)B · 13th percentile (106 in)
A · MT255BB · TC29Median Utility Tractor
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