Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT297B vs Deutz-Fahr 4060E Keyline

Challenger MT297B Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT297B

Utility

power
59.1 hp
displacement
180 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full MT297B specs
ChallengerChallenger MT297B
vs
Deutz-FahrDeutz-Fahr 4060E Keyline

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
MT297B59.1 hp
4060E Keyline59.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT297B is in the 53rd percentile; 4060E Keyline is in the 53rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4060E Keyline higher · +3 ci (+2%)
MT297B180 ci
4060E Keyline183 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT297B is in the 49th percentile; 4060E Keyline is in the 50th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ MT297B higher · +1 (+33%)
MT297B4
4060E Keyline3
Median Utility Tractor4

MT297B is in the 50th percentile; 4060E Keyline is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT297B higher · +4 (+50%)
MT297B12
4060E Keyline8
Median Utility Tractor12

MT297B is in the 50th percentile; 4060E Keyline is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

MT297B (A)4060E Keyline (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT297BDeutz-Fahr 4060E KeylineDifference
ManufacturerChallengerDeutz-Fahr—
ModelMT297B4060E Keyline—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT297BDeutz-Fahr 4060E KeylineDifference
ManufacturerIsekiSDF—
ModelNot recorded1000.3—
Power Output59.1hp59.1hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,200RPM▲ MT297B+400 RPM · +18%
Cylinders43▲ MT297B+1 · +33%
Displacement180ci183ci▲ 4060E Keyline+3 ci · +2%
BoreNot recorded4.1in—
StrokeNot recorded4.6in—

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT297BDeutz-Fahr 4060E KeylineDifference
TypePowerShuttle (Synchroshuttle)Gear, Partially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT297BDeutz-Fahr 4060E KeylineDifference
Length135in140in▲ 4060E Keyline+5 in · +4%
Width69.7in70.9in▲ 4060E Keyline+1.2 in · +2%
Height91.7in64.3in▲ MT297B+27.4 in · +43%
Operating Weight4,078lb4,630lb▲ 4060E Keyline+552 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT297BDeutz-Fahr 4060E KeylineDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT297BDeutz-Fahr 4060E KeylineDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchII—
Hitch CategoryI / IINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,307lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT297BDeutz-Fahr 4060E KeylineDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT297BDeutz-Fahr 4060E KeylineDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 49th percentile (180 ci)B · 50th percentile (183 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 38th percentile (4,078 lb)B · 44th percentile (4,630 lb)
A · MT297BB · 4060E KeylineMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT297BFull spec pageDeutz-Fahr 4060E Keyline