Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT285B vs John Deere 4044R

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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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John DeereModel B

John Deere 4044R

Utility

power
43.1 hp
displacement
134 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 4044R specs
ChallengerChallenger MT285B
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John DeereJohn Deere 4044R

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT285B higher · +4.4 hp (+10%)
MT285B47.5 hp
4044R43.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT285B is in the 43rd percentile; 4044R is in the 37th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
MT285B134 ci
4044R134 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT285B is in the 32nd percentile; 4044R is in the 31st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT285B4
4044R4
Median Utility Tractor4

MT285B is in the 50th percentile; 4044R is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 4044R higher · +4 (+50%)
MT285B8
4044R12
Median Utility Tractor12

MT285B is in the 23rd percentile; 4044R is in the 50th · 4,941 models

MT285B (A)4044R (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4044RDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT285B4044R—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4044RDifference
ManufacturerIsekiYanmar—
ModelE4CG4TNV88—
Power Output47.5hp43.1hp▲ MT285B+4.4 hp · +10%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement134ci134ciSame
Bore3.4in3.5in▲ 4044R+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.6in3.5in▲ MT285B+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4044RDifference
TypeHydrostatic / SynchroshuttlePower shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4044RDifference
Length133in131in▲ MT285B+2 in · +2%
Width65.4inNot recorded—
Height89.1in100in▲ 4044R+10.9 in · +12%
Operating Weight3,660lb3,770lb▲ 4044R+110 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4044RDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4044RDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4044RDifference
Hitch Type3 PointThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,086lb3,130lb▲ 4044R+44 lb · +1%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4044RDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WDMFWD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4044RDifference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4044RDifference
Coolant2gal1.6gal▲ MT285B+0.4 gal · +25%

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4044RDifference
TypeOpen StationTwo-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 43rd percentile (47.5 hp)B · 37th percentile (43.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 32nd percentile (134 ci)B · 31st percentile (134 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 · 33rd percentile (3,770 lb)
A · MT285BB · 4044RMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT285BFull spec pageJohn Deere 4044R