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ChallengerModel A
Challenger MT297
Utility
- power
- 55.3 hp
- displacement
- 173 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Challenger MT297 vs Massey Ferguson 1655
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 1655
Utility
- power
- 55.4 hp
- displacement
- 180 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
ChallengerChallenger MT297
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1655
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 1655 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)MT29755.3 hp
165555.4 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
MT297 is in the 50th percentile; 1655 is in the 50th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1655 higher · +7 ci (+4%)MT297173 ci
1655180 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
MT297 is in the 46th percentile; 1655 is in the 49th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMT2974
16554
Median Utility Tractor4
MT297 is in the 50th percentile; 1655 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ MT297 higher · +4 (+50%)MT29712
16558
Median Utility Tractor12
MT297 is in the 50th percentile; 1655 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
MT297 (A)1655 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger MT297 | Massey Ferguson 1655 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | MT297 | 1655 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger MT297 | Massey Ferguson 1655 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki | Iseki | Same |
| Power Output | 55.3hp | 55.4hp | ▲ 1655+0.1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,500RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 173ci | 180ci | ▲ 1655+7 ci · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger MT297 | Massey Ferguson 1655 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Mechanical shuttle | Sync Shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger MT297 | Massey Ferguson 1655 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 137in | 133in | ▲ MT297+4 in · +3% |
| Width | 71.5in | 67.3in | ▲ MT297+4.2 in · +6% |
| Height | 95.5in | 103in | ▲ 1655+7.5 in · +8% |
| Operating Weight | 3,878lb | 3,770lb | ▲ MT297+108 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger MT297 | Massey Ferguson 1655 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger MT297 | Massey Ferguson 1655 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | 3 Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | I | I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 2,600lb | 8,378lb | ▲ 1655+5,778 lb · +222% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger MT297 | Massey Ferguson 1655 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | MFWD 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger MT297 | Massey Ferguson 1655 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger MT297 | Massey Ferguson 1655 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger MT297 | Massey Ferguson 1655 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | ROPS | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 50th percentile (55.3 hp)B · 50th percentile (55.4 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 46th percentile (173 ci)B · 49th percentile (180 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 35th percentile (3,878 lb)B · 33rd percentile (3,770 lb)
A · MT297B · 1655Median Utility Tractor