Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT297 vs Massey Ferguson 1455

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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 1455 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1455

Utility

power
55.3 hp
displacement
173 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full 1455 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT297
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1455

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
MT29755.3 hp
145555.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT297 is in the 50th percentile; 1455 is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
MT297173 ci
1455173 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT297 is in the 46th percentile; 1455 is in the 46th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT2974
14554
Median Utility Tractor4

MT297 is in the 50th percentile; 1455 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1455 higher · +4 (+33%)
MT29712
145516
Median Utility Tractor12

MT297 is in the 50th percentile; 1455 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

MT297 (A)1455 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 1455Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT2971455—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 1455Difference
ManufacturerIsekiIsekiSame
Power Output55.3hp55.3hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,500RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement173ci173ciSame

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 1455Difference
TypeMechanical shuttleSynchroShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 1455Difference
Length137in137inSame
Width71.5in64.6in▲ MT297+6.9 in · +11%
Height95.5in98.8in▲ 1455+3.3 in · +3%
Operating Weight3,878lb3,791lb▲ MT297+87 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 1455Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Tires

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 1455Difference
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded13.6-28—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 1455Difference
Hitch Type3 Point HitchCategory I—
Hitch CategoryICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,600lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 1455Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 1455Difference
Starter TypeElectric12 volt—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT297Massey Ferguson 1455Difference
TypeROPSROPSSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 35th percentile (3,878 lb)B · 33rd percentile (3,791 lb)
A · MT297B · 1455Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT297Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 1455