Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT285B vs Kubota L5030HST

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT285B

Utility

power
47.5 hp
displacement
134 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full MT285B specs
ChallengerChallenger MT285B
vs
KubotaKubota L5030HST

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ L5030HST higher · +2.5 hp (+5%)
MT285B47.5 hp
L5030HST50 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT285B is in the 43rd percentile; L5030HST is in the 45th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ L5030HST higher · +15 ci (+11%)
MT285B134 ci
L5030HST149 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT285B is in the 32nd percentile; L5030HST is in the 38th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT285B4
L5030HST4
Median Utility Tractor4

MT285B is in the 50th percentile; L5030HST is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT285B higher · +5 (+167%)
MT285B8
L5030HST3
Median Utility Tractor12

MT285B is in the 23rd percentile; L5030HST is in the 3rd · 4,941 models

MT285B (A)L5030HST (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT285BKubota L5030HSTDifference
ManufacturerChallengerKubota—
ModelMT285BL5030HST—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT285BKubota L5030HSTDifference
ManufacturerIsekiKubota—
ModelE4CGL5030HST—
Power Output47.5hp50hp▲ L5030HST+2.5 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,700RPM▲ L5030HST+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement134ci149ci▲ L5030HST+15 ci · +11%
Bore3.4inNot recorded—
Stroke3.6inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT285BKubota L5030HSTDifference
TypeHydrostatic / SynchroshuttleHST (Hydrostatic Transmission) 3 ranges—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT285BKubota L5030HSTDifference
Length133in127in▲ MT285B+6 in · +5%
Width65.4in68.4in▲ L5030HST+3 in · +5%
Height89.1in90in▲ L5030HST+0.9 in · +1%
Operating Weight3,660lb4,090lb▲ L5030HST+430 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT285BKubota L5030HSTDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT285BKubota L5030HSTDifference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT285BKubota L5030HSTDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded9.5-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded14.9-26—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT285BKubota L5030HSTDifference
Hitch Type3 PointCat. I & II—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,086lb2,976lb▲ MT285B+110 lb · +4%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT285BKubota L5030HSTDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT285BKubota L5030HSTDifference
Coolant2galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT285BKubota L5030HSTDifference
TypeOpen StationCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 43rd percentile (47.5 hp)B · 45th percentile (50 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 32nd percentile (134 ci)B · 38th percentile (149 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 3rd percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 31st percentile (3,660 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,090 lb)
A · MT285BB · L5030HSTMedian Utility Tractor
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