Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT275B vs Massey Ferguson 1540

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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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1540

Utility

power
40.1 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1540 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT275B
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1540

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
MT275B40.1 hp
154040.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT275B is in the 34th percentile; 1540 is in the 34th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
MT275B91.4 ci
154091.4 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT275B is in the 18th percentile; 1540 is in the 18th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT275B3
15403
Median Utility Tractor4

MT275B is in the 23rd percentile; 1540 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1540 higher · +4 (+50%)
MT275B8
154012
Median Utility Tractor12

MT275B is in the 23rd percentile; 1540 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

MT275B (A)1540 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT275B1540—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
ManufacturerIsekiIsekiSame
ModelE3CD-VTB10Not recorded—
Power Output40.1hp40.1hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci91.4ciSame
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.3in3.3inSame

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
TypeHydrostatic/SynchroShuttleSynchroShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
Length121in121inSame
Width62.2in62in▲ MT275B+0.2 in · <1%
Height87.4in87.4inSame
Operating Weight3,169lb3,058lb▲ MT275B+111 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Tires

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCat I—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,535lb2,800lb▲ 1540+265 lb · +10%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
Coolant1.8gal1.8galSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 25th percentile (3,169 lb)B · 24th percentile (3,058 lb)
A · MT275BB · 1540Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT275BFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 1540