Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT297 vs Challenger MT297B

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT297

Utility

power
55.3 hp
displacement
173 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full MT297 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 · +3.8 hp (+7%)
MT29755.3 hp
MT297B59.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT297 is in the 50th percentile; MT297B is in the 53rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT297B higher · +7 ci (+4%)
MT297173 ci
MT297B180 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT297 is in the 46th percentile; MT297B is in the 49th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT2974
MT297B4
Median Utility Tractor4

MT297 is in the 50th percentile; MT297B is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
MT29712
MT297B12
Median Utility Tractor12

MT297 is in the 50th percentile; MT297B is in the 50th · 4,941 models

MT297 (A)MT297B (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT297Challenger MT297BDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
ModelMT297MT297B—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT297Challenger MT297BDifference
ManufacturerIsekiIsekiSame
Power Output55.3hp59.1hp▲ MT297B+3.8 hp · +7%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,600RPM▲ MT297B+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement173ci180ci▲ MT297B+7 ci · +4%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT297Challenger MT297BDifference
TypeMechanical shuttlePowerShuttle (Synchroshuttle)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT297Challenger MT297BDifference
Length137in135in▲ MT297+2 in · +1%
Width71.5in69.7in▲ MT297+1.8 in · +3%
Height95.5in91.7in▲ MT297+3.8 in · +4%
Operating Weight3,878lb4,078lb▲ MT297B+200 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT297Challenger MT297BDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT297Challenger MT297BDifference
Hitch Type3 Point HitchThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryII / II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,600lb3,307lb▲ MT297B+707 lb · +27%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT297Challenger MT297BDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT297Challenger MT297BDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT297Challenger MT297BDifference
TypeROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55.3 hp)B · 53rd percentile (59.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 46th percentile (173 ci)B · 49th percentile (180 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 35th percentile (3,878 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,078 lb)
A · MT297B · MT297BMedian Utility Tractor
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