Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT285 vs John Deere 4400

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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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John DeereModel B

John Deere 4400

Utility

power
35.7 hp
displacement
99.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 4400 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT285
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John DeereJohn Deere 4400

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT285 higher · +4.4 hp (+12%)
MT28540.1 hp
440035.7 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT285 is in the 34th percentile; 4400 is in the 29th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4400 higher · +7.7 ci (+8%)
MT28591.4 ci
440099.1 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT285 is in the 18th percentile; 4400 is in the 22nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT2853
44003
Median Utility Tractor4

MT285 is in the 23rd percentile; 4400 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT285 higher · +4 (+33%)
MT28516
440012
Median Utility Tractor12

MT285 is in the 73rd percentile; 4400 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

MT285 (A)4400 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT285John Deere 4400Difference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT2854400—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT285John Deere 4400Difference
ManufacturerIsekiYanmar—
ModelNot recorded3TNE88—
Power Output40.1hp35.7hp▲ MT285+4.4 hp · +12%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,700RPM▲ 4400+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci99.1ci▲ 4400+7.7 ci · +8%
Bore3.4in3.5in▲ 4400+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.3in3.5in▲ 4400+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT285John Deere 4400Difference
TypeSynchronized Power ShuttlePartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT285John Deere 4400Difference
Length122in117in▲ MT285+5 in · +4%
Width60.6in50in▲ MT285+10.6 in · +21%
Height93.2in83.9in▲ MT285+9.3 in · +11%
Operating Weight3,174lb2,900lb▲ MT285+274 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT285John Deere 4400Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT285John Deere 4400Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded2,100rpm—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT285John Deere 4400Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded7.00x14—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded11.2x24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT285John Deere 4400Difference
Hitch Type3 PointThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity2,100lb2,198lb▲ 4400+98 lb · +5%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT285John Deere 4400Difference
Chassis Type4x44x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential wet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT285John Deere 4400Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT285John Deere 4400Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.5gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT285John Deere 4400Difference
TypeROPSOpen operator station with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 34th percentile (40.1 hp)B · 29th percentile (35.7 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 18th percentile (91.4 ci)B · 22nd percentile (99.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 25th percentile (3,174 lb)B · 21st percentile (2,900 lb)
A · MT285B · 4400Median Utility Tractor
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