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Challenger MT297B vs John Deere 5055E (2015-)

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 5055E (2015-)

Utility

power
59 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 5055E (2015-) specs
ChallengerChallenger MT297B
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John DeereJohn Deere 5055E (2015-)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT297B higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
MT297B59.1 hp
5055E (2015-)59 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT297B is in the 53rd percentile; 5055E (2015-) is in the 53rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT297B higher · +1 ci (<1%)
MT297B180 ci
5055E (2015-)179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT297B is in the 49th percentile; 5055E (2015-) is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ MT297B higher · +1 (+33%)
MT297B4
5055E (2015-)3
Median Utility Tractor4

MT297B is in the 50th percentile; 5055E (2015-) is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 5055E (2015-) higher · +441 lb (+11%)
MT297B4,078 lb
5055E (2015-)4,519 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

MT297B is in the 38th percentile; 5055E (2015-) is in the 43rd · 5,107 models

MT297B (A)5055E (2015-) (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT297B5055E (2015-)—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
ManufacturerIsekiJohn Deere—
ModelNot recordedPowerTech 3029—
Power Output59.1hp59hp▲ MT297B+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,100RPM▲ MT297B+500 RPM · +24%
Cylinders43▲ MT297B+1 · +33%
Displacement180ci179ci▲ MT297B+1 ci · <1%
BoreNot recorded4.2in—
StrokeNot recorded4.3in—

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
TypePowerShuttle (Synchroshuttle)Partially synchronized with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
Length135in138in▲ 5055E (2015-)+3 in · +2%
Width69.7in57.1in▲ MT297B+12.6 in · +22%
Height91.7in93.7in▲ 5055E (2015-)+2 in · +2%
Operating Weight4,078lb4,519lb▲ 5055E (2015-)+441 lb · +11%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryI / IIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,307lb3,190lb▲ MT297B+117 lb · +4%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 53rd percentile (59.1 hp)B · 53rd percentile (59 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)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 38th percentile (4,078 lb)B · 43rd percentile (4,519 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 47th percentile (135 in)B · 52nd percentile (138 in)
A · MT297BB · 5055E (2015-)Median Utility Tractor
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