Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT297B vs John Deere 5065E (2008-2012)

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
John DeereJohn Deere 5065E (2008-2012)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5065E (2008-2012) higher · +5.9 hp (+10%)
MT297B59.1 hp
5065E (2008-2012)65 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT297B is in the 53rd percentile; 5065E (2008-2012) is in the 59th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT297B higher · +1 ci (<1%)
MT297B180 ci
5065E (2008-2012)179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT297B is in the 49th percentile; 5065E (2008-2012) is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ MT297B higher · +1 (+33%)
MT297B4
5065E (2008-2012)3
Median Utility Tractor4

MT297B is in the 50th percentile; 5065E (2008-2012) is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT297B higher · +3 (+33%)
MT297B12
5065E (2008-2012)9
Median Utility Tractor12

MT297B is in the 50th percentile; 5065E (2008-2012) is in the 35th · 4,941 models

MT297B (A)5065E (2008-2012) (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5065E (2008-2012)Difference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT297B5065E (2008-2012)—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5065E (2008-2012)Difference
ManufacturerIsekiJohn Deere—
ModelNot recordedPowerTech 3029H—
Power Output59.1hp65hp▲ 5065E (2008-2012)+5.9 hp · +10%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,400RPM▲ MT297B+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders43▲ MT297B+1 · +33%
Displacement180ci179ci▲ MT297B+1 ci · <1%
BoreNot recorded4.2in—
StrokeNot recorded4.3in—

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5065E (2008-2012)Difference
TypePowerShuttle (Synchroshuttle)Partially synchronized with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5065E (2008-2012)Difference
Length135in138in▲ 5065E (2008-2012)+3 in · +2%
Width69.7in57.1in▲ MT297B+12.6 in · +22%
Height91.7in96.5in▲ 5065E (2008-2012)+4.8 in · +5%
Operating Weight4,078lb4,630lb▲ 5065E (2008-2012)+552 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5065E (2008-2012)Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5065E (2008-2012)Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with mechanical clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5065E (2008-2012)Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryI / IIII—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,307lb3,200lb▲ MT297B+107 lb · +3%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5065E (2008-2012)Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5065E (2008-2012)Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5065E (2008-2012)Difference
CoolantNot recorded2.5gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5065E (2008-2012)Difference
TypeNot recordedFolding 2-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 53rd percentile (59.1 hp)B · 59th percentile (65 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 · 35th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 38th percentile (4,078 lb)B · 44th percentile (4,630 lb)
A · MT297BB · 5065E (2008-2012)Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT297BFull spec pageJohn Deere 5065E (2008-2012)