Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT285B vs Kubota L5040GST

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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 L5040GST

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ L5040GST higher · +4.5 hp (+9%)
MT285B47.5 hp
L5040GST52 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT285B is in the 43rd percentile; L5040GST is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ L5040GST higher · +15 ci (+11%)
MT285B134 ci
L5040GST149 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT285B is in the 32nd percentile; L5040GST is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT285B4
L5040GST4
Median Utility Tractor4

MT285B is in the 50th percentile; L5040GST is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ L5040GST higher · +4 (+50%)
MT285B8
L5040GST12
Median Utility Tractor12

MT285B is in the 23rd percentile; L5040GST is in the 50th · 4,941 models

MT285B (A)L5040GST (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT285BKubota L5040GSTDifference
ManufacturerChallengerKubota—
ModelMT285BL5040GST—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT285BKubota L5040GSTDifference
ManufacturerIsekiKubota—
ModelE4CGE-TVCS—
Power Output47.5hp52hp▲ L5040GST+4.5 hp · +9%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement134ci149ci▲ L5040GST+15 ci · +11%
Bore3.4inNot recorded—
Stroke3.6inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT285BKubota L5040GSTDifference
TypeHydrostatic / SynchroshuttleGST—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT285BKubota L5040GSTDifference
Length133inNot recorded—
Width65.4in68.4in▲ L5040GST+3 in · +5%
Height89.1in102in▲ L5040GST+12.9 in · +14%
Operating Weight3,660lb3,803lb▲ L5040GST+143 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT285BKubota L5040GSTDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT285BKubota L5040GSTDifference
Hitch Type3 PointThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryII & II—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,086lb2,976lb▲ MT285B+110 lb · +4%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT285BKubota L5040GSTDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT285BKubota L5040GSTDifference
Coolant2galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT285BKubota L5040GSTDifference
TypeOpen StationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 43rd percentile (47.5 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 32nd percentile (134 ci)B · 37th percentile (149 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 · 34th percentile (3,803 lb)
A · MT285BB · L5040GSTMedian Utility Tractor
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