Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT285B vs Challenger MT297

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT285B

Utility

power
47.5 hp
displacement
134 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full MT285B specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT297

Utility

power
55.3 hp
displacement
173 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full MT297 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT285B
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ChallengerChallenger MT297

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT297 higher · +7.8 hp (+16%)
MT285B47.5 hp
MT29755.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT285B is in the 43rd percentile; MT297 is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT297 higher · +39 ci (+29%)
MT285B134 ci
MT297173 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT285B is in the 32nd percentile; MT297 is in the 46th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT285B4
MT2974
Median Utility Tractor4

MT285B is in the 50th percentile; MT297 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT297 higher · +4 (+50%)
MT285B8
MT29712
Median Utility Tractor12

MT285B is in the 23rd percentile; MT297 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

MT285B (A)MT297 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT285BChallenger MT297Difference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
ModelMT285BMT297—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT285BChallenger MT297Difference
ManufacturerIsekiIsekiSame
ModelE4CGNot recorded—
Power Output47.5hp55.3hp▲ MT297+7.8 hp · +16%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,500RPM▲ MT285B+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement134ci173ci▲ MT297+39 ci · +29%
Bore3.4inNot recorded—
Stroke3.6inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT285BChallenger MT297Difference
TypeHydrostatic / SynchroshuttleMechanical shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT285BChallenger MT297Difference
Length133in137in▲ MT297+4 in · +3%
Width65.4in71.5in▲ MT297+6.1 in · +9%
Height89.1in95.5in▲ MT297+6.4 in · +7%
Operating Weight3,660lb3,878lb▲ MT297+218 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT285BChallenger MT297Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT285BChallenger MT297Difference
Hitch Type3 Point3 Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,086lb2,600lb▲ MT285B+486 lb · +19%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT285BChallenger MT297Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT285BChallenger MT297Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT285BChallenger MT297Difference
Coolant2galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT285BChallenger MT297Difference
TypeOpen StationROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 43rd percentile (47.5 hp)B · 50th percentile (55.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 32nd percentile (134 ci)B · 46th percentile (173 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 31st percentile (3,660 lb)B · 35th percentile (3,878 lb)
A · MT285BB · MT297Median Utility Tractor
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