Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT297 vs Massey Ferguson 135

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT297

Utility

power
55.3 hp
displacement
173 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full MT297 specs
Massey Ferguson 135
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 135

Utility

power
45.5 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 135 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT297
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 135

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT297 higher · +9.8 hp (+22%)
MT29755.3 hp
13545.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT297 is in the 50th percentile; 135 is in the 40th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT297 higher · +20 ci (+13%)
MT297173 ci
135153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT297 is in the 46th percentile; 135 is in the 40th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ MT297 higher · +1 (+33%)
MT2974
1353
Median Utility Tractor4

MT297 is in the 50th percentile; 135 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT297 higher · +6 (+100%)
MT29712
1356
Median Utility Tractor12

MT297 is in the 50th percentile; 135 is in the 11th · 4,941 models

MT297 (A)135 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 135Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT297135—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 135Difference
ManufacturerIsekiPerkins—
ModelNot recordedAD3.152—
Power Output55.3hp45.5hp▲ MT297+9.8 hp · +22%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,000RPM▲ MT297+500 RPM · +25%
Cylinders43▲ MT297+1 · +33%
Displacement173ci153ci▲ MT297+20 ci · +13%
BoreNot recorded3.6in—
StrokeNot recorded5in—

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 135Difference
TypeMechanical shuttleGear type with optional partial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 135Difference
Length137in121in▲ MT297+16 in · +13%
Width71.5in63.4in▲ MT297+8.1 in · +13%
Height95.5in53.9in▲ MT297+41.6 in · +77%
Operating Weight3,878lb3,130lb▲ MT297+748 lb · +24%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 135Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 135Difference
TypeNot recordedOptional Transmission or Live PTO—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 135Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded5.5-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded12.4-28—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 135Difference
Hitch Type3 Point HitchThree-Point—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,600lb2,840lb▲ 135+240 lb · +9%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 135Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical, double expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 135Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 135Difference
CoolantNot recorded2.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 135Difference
TypeROPSOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55.3 hp)B · 40th percentile (45.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 46th percentile (173 ci)B · 40th percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 35th percentile (3,878 lb)B · 25th percentile (3,130 lb)
A · MT297B · 135Median Utility Tractor
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