Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT297 vs Kubota MX5200

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT297

Utility

power
55.3 hp
displacement
173 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full MT297 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota MX5200

Utility

power
52.2 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full MX5200 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT297
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KubotaKubota MX5200

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT297 higher · +3.1 hp (+6%)
MT29755.3 hp
MX520052.2 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT297 is in the 50th percentile; MX5200 is in the 48th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT297 higher · +24 ci (+16%)
MT297173 ci
MX5200149 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT297 is in the 46th percentile; MX5200 is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT2974
MX52004
Median Utility Tractor4

MT297 is in the 50th percentile; MX5200 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT297 higher · +4 (+50%)
MT29712
MX52008
Median Utility Tractor12

MT297 is in the 50th percentile; MX5200 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

MT297 (A)MX5200 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT297Kubota MX5200Difference
ManufacturerChallengerKubota—
ModelMT297MX5200—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT297Kubota MX5200Difference
ManufacturerIsekiKubota—
ModelNot recordedV2403-CR-TE4—
Power Output55.3hp52.2hp▲ MT297+3.1 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,700RPM▲ MX5200+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement173ci149ci▲ MT297+24 ci · +16%
BoreNot recorded3.4in—
StrokeNot recorded4in—

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT297Kubota MX5200Difference
TypeMechanical shuttleSynchronized shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT297Kubota MX5200Difference
Length137in128in▲ MT297+9 in · +7%
Width71.5in69.7in▲ MT297+1.8 in · +3%
Height95.5in95.7in▲ MX5200+0.2 in · <1%
Operating Weight3,878lb3,474lb▲ MT297+404 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT297Kubota MX5200Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT297Kubota MX5200Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT297Kubota MX5200Difference
Hitch Type3 Point HitchThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity2,600lb2,867lb▲ MX5200+267 lb · +10%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT297Kubota MX5200Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical, wet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT297Kubota MX5200Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT297Kubota MX5200Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.7gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT297Kubota MX5200Difference
TypeROPSOpen with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55.3 hp)B · 48th percentile (52.2 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 46th percentile (173 ci)B · 37th percentile (149 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 35th percentile (3,878 lb)B · 29th percentile (3,474 lb)
A · MT297B · MX5200Median Utility Tractor
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