Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT285 vs Massey Ferguson 1734E

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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
Massey Ferguson 1734E Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1734E

Utility

power
34 hp
displacement
91.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 1734E specs
ChallengerChallenger MT285
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1734E

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT285 higher · +6.1 hp (+18%)
MT28540.1 hp
1734E34 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT285 is in the 34th percentile; 1734E is in the 26th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT285 higher · +0.1 ci (<1%)
MT28591.4 ci
1734E91.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT285 is in the 18th percentile; 1734E is in the 17th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT2853
1734E3
Median Utility Tractor4

MT285 is in the 23rd percentile; 1734E is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT285 higher · +7 (+78%)
MT28516
1734E9
Median Utility Tractor12

MT285 is in the 73rd percentile; 1734E is in the 35th · 4,941 models

MT285 (A)1734E (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT285Massey Ferguson 1734EDifference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT2851734E—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT285Massey Ferguson 1734EDifference
ManufacturerIsekiShibaura—
ModelNot recordedN843T-F—
Power Output40.1hp34hp▲ MT285+6.1 hp · +18%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci91.3ci▲ MT285+0.1 ci · <1%
Bore3.4in3.3in▲ MT285+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.3in3.5in▲ 1734E+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT285Massey Ferguson 1734EDifference
TypeSynchronized Power ShuttleGear type with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT285Massey Ferguson 1734EDifference
Length122in117in▲ MT285+5 in · +4%
Width60.6in52.4in▲ MT285+8.2 in · +16%
Height93.2in97.6in▲ 1734E+4.4 in · +5%
Operating Weight3,174lb2,734lb▲ MT285+440 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT285Massey Ferguson 1734EDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT285Massey Ferguson 1734EDifference
TypeNot recordedLive—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT285Massey Ferguson 1734EDifference
Hitch Type3 PointThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryICategory 1—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity2,100lb2,205lb▲ 1734E+105 lb · +5%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT285Massey Ferguson 1734EDifference
Chassis Type4x44x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT285Massey Ferguson 1734EDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT285Massey Ferguson 1734EDifference
CoolantNot recorded1.3gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT285Massey Ferguson 1734EDifference
TypeROPSTwo-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 34th percentile (40.1 hp)B · 26th percentile (34 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 18th percentile (91.4 ci)B · 17th percentile (91.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 35th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 25th percentile (3,174 lb)B · 19th percentile (2,734 lb)
A · MT285B · 1734EMedian Utility Tractor
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