Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT285B vs Challenger MT297B

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT285B

Utility

power
47.5 hp
displacement
134 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full MT285B specs
Challenger MT297B Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT297B

Utility

power
59.1 hp
displacement
180 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full MT297B specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT297B higher · +11.6 hp (+24%)
MT285B47.5 hp
MT297B59.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT285B is in the 43rd percentile; MT297B is in the 53rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT297B higher · +46 ci (+34%)
MT285B134 ci
MT297B180 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT285B is in the 32nd percentile; MT297B is in the 49th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT285B4
MT297B4
Median Utility Tractor4

MT285B is in the 50th percentile; MT297B is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT297B higher · +4 (+50%)
MT285B8
MT297B12
Median Utility Tractor12

MT285B is in the 23rd percentile; MT297B is in the 50th · 4,941 models

MT285B (A)MT297B (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT285BChallenger MT297BDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
ModelMT285BMT297B—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT285BChallenger MT297BDifference
ManufacturerIsekiIsekiSame
ModelE4CGNot recorded—
Power Output47.5hp59.1hp▲ MT297B+11.6 hp · +24%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement134ci180ci▲ MT297B+46 ci · +34%
Bore3.4inNot recorded—
Stroke3.6inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT285BChallenger MT297BDifference
TypeHydrostatic / SynchroshuttlePowerShuttle (Synchroshuttle)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT285BChallenger MT297BDifference
Length133in135in▲ MT297B+2 in · +2%
Width65.4in69.7in▲ MT297B+4.3 in · +7%
Height89.1in91.7in▲ MT297B+2.6 in · +3%
Operating Weight3,660lb4,078lb▲ MT297B+418 lb · +11%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT285BChallenger MT297BDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT285BChallenger MT297BDifference
Hitch Type3 PointThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryII / II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,086lb3,307lb▲ MT297B+221 lb · +7%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT285BChallenger MT297BDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT285BChallenger MT297BDifference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT285BChallenger MT297BDifference
Coolant2galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT285BChallenger MT297BDifference
TypeOpen StationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 43rd percentile (47.5 hp)B · 53rd percentile (59.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 32nd percentile (134 ci)B · 49th percentile (180 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 · 38th percentile (4,078 lb)
A · MT285BB · MT297BMedian Utility Tractor
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