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ChallengerModel A
Challenger MT285
Utility
- power
- 40.1 hp
- displacement
- 91.4 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Utility
Challenger MT285 vs Massey Ferguson 1540
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 1540
Utility
- power
- 40.1 hp
- displacement
- 91.4 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
ChallengerChallenger MT285
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1540
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedMT28540.1 hp
154040.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
MT285 is in the 34th percentile; 1540 is in the 34th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tiedMT28591.4 ci
154091.4 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
MT285 is in the 18th percentile; 1540 is in the 18th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMT2853
15403
Median Utility Tractor4
MT285 is in the 23rd percentile; 1540 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ MT285 higher · +4 (+33%)MT28516
154012
Median Utility Tractor12
MT285 is in the 73rd percentile; 1540 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
MT285 (A)1540 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger MT285 | Massey Ferguson 1540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | MT285 | 1540 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger MT285 | Massey Ferguson 1540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki | Iseki | Same |
| Power Output | 40.1hp | 40.1hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 91.4ci | 91.4ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.3in | 3.3in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger MT285 | Massey Ferguson 1540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchronized Power Shuttle | SynchroShuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger MT285 | Massey Ferguson 1540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 122in | 121in | ▲ MT285+1 in · <1% |
| Width | 60.6in | 62in | ▲ 1540+1.4 in · +2% |
| Height | 93.2in | 87.4in | ▲ MT285+5.8 in · +7% |
| Operating Weight | 3,174lb | 3,058lb | ▲ MT285+116 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger MT285 | Massey Ferguson 1540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Tires
| Spec | Challenger MT285 | Massey Ferguson 1540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 24 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger MT285 | Massey Ferguson 1540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | 3 Point | Cat I | — |
| Hitch Category | I | I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 2,100lb | 2,800lb | ▲ 1540+700 lb · +33% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger MT285 | Massey Ferguson 1540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger MT285 | Massey Ferguson 1540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger MT285 | Massey Ferguson 1540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 1.8gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger MT285 | Massey Ferguson 1540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 34th percentile (40.1 hp)B · 34th percentile (40.1 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 18th percentile (91.4 ci)B · 18th percentile (91.4 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 25th percentile (3,174 lb)B · 24th percentile (3,058 lb)
A · MT285B · 1540Median Utility Tractor