Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT275B vs Massey Ferguson 1742

Challenger MT275B Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT275B

Utility

power
40.1 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full MT275B specs
Massey Ferguson 1742 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1742

Utility

power
41.6 hp
displacement
101 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1742 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT275B
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1742

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1742 higher · +1.5 hp (+4%)
MT275B40.1 hp
174241.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT275B is in the 34th percentile; 1742 is in the 36th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1742 higher · +9.6 ci (+11%)
MT275B91.4 ci
1742101 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT275B is in the 18th percentile; 1742 is in the 24th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT275B3
17423
Median Utility Tractor4

MT275B is in the 23rd percentile; 1742 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1742 higher · +4 (+50%)
MT275B8
174212
Median Utility Tractor12

MT275B is in the 23rd percentile; 1742 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

MT275B (A)1742 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1742Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT275B1742—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1742Difference
ManufacturerIsekiMitsubishi—
ModelE3CD-VTB10K38—
Power Output40.1hp41.6hp▲ 1742+1.5 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,500RPM▲ MT275B+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci101ci▲ 1742+9.6 ci · +11%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.3in3.7in▲ 1742+0.4 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1742Difference
TypeHydrostatic/SynchroShuttlePower shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1742Difference
Length121in131in▲ 1742+10 in · +8%
Width62.2in64.2in▲ 1742+2 in · +3%
Height87.4in91.3in▲ 1742+3.9 in · +4%
Operating Weight3,169lb3,638lb▲ 1742+469 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1742Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen center gear pump—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1742Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded2,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1742Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,535lb2,535lbSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1742Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1742Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1742Difference
Coolant1.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT275BMassey Ferguson 1742Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 34th percentile (40.1 hp)B · 36th percentile (41.6 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 18th percentile (91.4 ci)B · 24th percentile (101 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 · 31st percentile (3,638 lb)
A · MT275BB · 1742Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT275BFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 1742