Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT285 vs Challenger MT285B

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT285

Utility

power
40.1 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full MT285 specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT285B

Utility

power
47.5 hp
displacement
134 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full MT285B specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT285B higher · +7.4 hp (+18%)
MT28540.1 hp
MT285B47.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT285 is in the 34th percentile; MT285B is in the 43rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT285B higher · +42.6 ci (+47%)
MT28591.4 ci
MT285B134 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT285 is in the 18th percentile; MT285B is in the 32nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ MT285B higher · +1 (+33%)
MT2853
MT285B4
Median Utility Tractor4

MT285 is in the 23rd percentile; MT285B is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT285 higher · +8 (+100%)
MT28516
MT285B8
Median Utility Tractor12

MT285 is in the 73rd percentile; MT285B is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

MT285 (A)MT285B (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT285Challenger MT285BDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
ModelMT285MT285B—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT285Challenger MT285BDifference
ManufacturerIsekiIsekiSame
ModelNot recordedE4CG—
Power Output40.1hp47.5hp▲ MT285B+7.4 hp · +18%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders34▲ MT285B+1 · +33%
Displacement91.4ci134ci▲ MT285B+42.6 ci · +47%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.3in3.6in▲ MT285B+0.3 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT285Challenger MT285BDifference
TypeSynchronized Power ShuttleHydrostatic / Synchroshuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT285Challenger MT285BDifference
Length122in133in▲ MT285B+11 in · +9%
Width60.6in65.4in▲ MT285B+4.8 in · +8%
Height93.2in89.1in▲ MT285+4.1 in · +5%
Operating Weight3,174lb3,660lb▲ MT285B+486 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT285Challenger MT285BDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT285Challenger MT285BDifference
Hitch Type3 Point3 PointSame
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity2,100lb3,086lb▲ MT285B+986 lb · +47%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT285Challenger MT285BDifference
Chassis Type4x44x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT285Challenger MT285BDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT285Challenger MT285BDifference
CoolantNot recorded2gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT285Challenger MT285BDifference
TypeROPSOpen Station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 34th percentile (40.1 hp)B · 43rd percentile (47.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 18th percentile (91.4 ci)B · 32nd percentile (134 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 25th percentile (3,174 lb)B · 31st percentile (3,660 lb)
A · MT285B · MT285BMedian Utility Tractor
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