Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT285B vs John Deere 4052R

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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 4052R

Utility

power
51.5 hp
displacement
128 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 4052R specs
ChallengerChallenger MT285B
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John DeereJohn Deere 4052R

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 4052R higher · +4 hp (+8%)
MT285B47.5 hp
4052R51.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT285B is in the 43rd percentile; 4052R is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT285B higher · +6 ci (+5%)
MT285B134 ci
4052R128 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT285B is in the 32nd percentile; 4052R is in the 30th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT285B4
4052R4
Median Utility Tractor4

MT285B is in the 50th percentile; 4052R is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 4052R higher · +4 (+50%)
MT285B8
4052R12
Median Utility Tractor12

MT285B is in the 23rd percentile; 4052R is in the 50th · 4,941 models

MT285B (A)4052R (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4052RDifference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT285B4052R—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4052RDifference
ManufacturerIsekiYanmar—
ModelE4CG4TNV86—
Power Output47.5hp51.5hp▲ 4052R+4 hp · +8%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement134ci128ci▲ MT285B+6 ci · +5%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.6in3.5in▲ MT285B+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4052RDifference
TypeHydrostatic / SynchroshuttlePower shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4052RDifference
Length133in130in▲ MT285B+3 in · +2%
Width65.4inNot recorded—
Height89.1in100in▲ 4052R+10.9 in · +12%
Operating Weight3,660lb3,770lb▲ 4052R+110 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4052RDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4052RDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4052RDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded28—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4052RDifference
Hitch Type3 PointNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,086lb3,130lb▲ 4052R+44 lb · +1%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4052RDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4052RDifference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4052RDifference
Coolant2galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT285BJohn Deere 4052RDifference
TypeOpen StationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 43rd percentile (47.5 hp)B · 47th percentile (51.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 32nd percentile (134 ci)B · 30th percentile (128 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 · 4052RMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT285BFull spec pageJohn Deere 4052R