Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT265 vs Kubota L305

Challenger MT265 Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT265

Utility

power
33 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full MT265 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota L305

Utility

power
30 hp
displacement
79.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full L305 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT265
vs
KubotaKubota L305

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,0835,720

Engine Power

▲ MT265 higher · +3 hp (+10%)
MT26533 hp
L30530 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT265 is in the 25th percentile; L305 is in the 22nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT265 higher · +12.1 ci (+15%)
MT26591.4 ci
L30579.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT265 is in the 18th percentile; L305 is in the 12th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT2653
L3053
Median Utility Tractor4

MT265 is in the 23rd percentile; L305 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT265 higher · +8 (+100%)
MT26516
L3058
Median Utility Tractor12

MT265 is in the 73rd percentile; L305 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

MT265 (A)L305 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT265Kubota L305Difference
ManufacturerChallengerKubota
ModelMT265L305
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT265Kubota L305Difference
ManufacturerIsekiKubota
ModelNot recordedD1301A
Power Output33hp30hpMT265+3 hp · +10%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,800RPML305+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci79.3ciMT265+12.1 ci · +15%
Bore3.4in3.2inMT265+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.3in3.2inMT265+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT265Kubota L305Difference
TypePower shuttleGear

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT265Kubota L305Difference
Length122in126inL305+4 in · +3%
Width60.6in64.2inL305+3.6 in · +6%
Height93.2in79.5inMT265+13.7 in · +17%
Operating Weight3,041lb3,140lbL305+99 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT265Kubota L305Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPower assist

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT265Kubota L305Difference
TypeNot recordedLive
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT265Kubota L305Difference
Hitch TypeCategory ICategory ISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,100lb2,030lbMT265+70 lb · +3%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT265Kubota L305Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD
Drive Type4WD2WD
Steering TypePowerPower assist
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical wet disc

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT265Kubota L305Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT265Kubota L305Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.5gal

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT265Kubota L305Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station with two-post ROPS

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 25th percentile (33 hp)B · 22nd percentile (30 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 18th percentile (91.4 ci)B · 12th percentile (79.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 23rd percentile (3,041 lb)B · 25th percentile (3,140 lb)
A · MT265B · L305Median Utility Tractor
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