Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT297B vs John Deere 1635

Challenger MT297B Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT297B

Utility

power
59.1 hp
displacement
180 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full MT297B specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 1635

Utility

power
59.1 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 1635 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT297B
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 1635

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
MT297B59.1 hp
163559.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT297B is in the 53rd percentile; 1635 is in the 53rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT297B higher · +1 ci (<1%)
MT297B180 ci
1635179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT297B is in the 49th percentile; 1635 is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ MT297B higher · +1 (+33%)
MT297B4
16353
Median Utility Tractor4

MT297B is in the 50th percentile; 1635 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT297B higher · +4 (+50%)
MT297B12
16358
Median Utility Tractor12

MT297B is in the 50th percentile; 1635 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

MT297B (A)1635 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 1635Difference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT297B1635—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 1635Difference
ManufacturerIsekiJohn Deere—
Power Output59.1hp59.1hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders43▲ MT297B+1 · +33%
Displacement180ci179ci▲ MT297B+1 ci · <1%
BoreNot recorded4.2in—
StrokeNot recorded4.3in—

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 1635Difference
TypePowerShuttle (Synchroshuttle)Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 1635Difference
Length135inNot recorded—
Width69.7inNot recorded—
Height91.7inNot recorded—
Operating Weight4,078lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 1635Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 1635Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryI / IINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,307lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 1635Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 1635Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
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 · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)
A · MT297BB · 1635Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT297BFull spec pageJohn Deere 1635