Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT275B vs John Deere 3046R

Challenger MT275B Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT275B

Utility

power
40.1 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full MT275B specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 3046R

Utility

power
46 hp
displacement
97.6 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 3046R specs
ChallengerChallenger MT275B
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 3046R

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 3046R higher · +5.9 hp (+15%)
MT275B40.1 hp
3046R46 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT275B is in the 34th percentile; 3046R is in the 40th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 3046R higher · +6.2 ci (+7%)
MT275B91.4 ci
3046R97.6 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT275B is in the 18th percentile; 3046R is in the 22nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT275B3
3046R3
Median Utility Tractor4

MT275B is in the 23rd percentile; 3046R is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT275B higher · +269 lb (+9%)
MT275B3,169 lb
3046R2,900 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

MT275B is in the 25th percentile; 3046R is in the 21st · 5,107 models

MT275B (A)3046R (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT275BJohn Deere 3046RDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT275B3046R—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT275BJohn Deere 3046RDifference
ManufacturerIsekiYanmar—
ModelE3CD-VTB103TNV86—
Power Output40.1hp46hp▲ 3046R+5.9 hp · +15%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci97.6ci▲ 3046R+6.2 ci · +7%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.3in3.5in▲ 3046R+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT275BJohn Deere 3046RDifference
TypeHydrostatic/SynchroShuttleHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT275BJohn Deere 3046RDifference
Length121inNot recorded—
Width62.2inNot recorded—
Height87.4in92.9in▲ 3046R+5.5 in · +6%
Operating Weight3,169lb2,900lb▲ MT275B+269 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT275BJohn Deere 3046RDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT275BJohn Deere 3046RDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded2,100rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT275BJohn Deere 3046RDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory 1—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,535lb2,540lb▲ 3046R+5 lb · <1%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT275BJohn Deere 3046RDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT275BJohn Deere 3046RDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT275BJohn Deere 3046RDifference
Coolant1.8gal1.4gal▲ MT275B+0.4 gal · +29%

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT275BJohn Deere 3046RDifference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 34th percentile (40.1 hp)B · 40th percentile (46 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 18th percentile (91.4 ci)B · 22nd percentile (97.6 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 25th percentile (3,169 lb)B · 21st percentile (2,900 lb)

Height

median 94.1 in
A · 36th percentile (87.4 in)B · 47th percentile (92.9 in)
A · MT275BB · 3046RMedian Utility Tractor
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