Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT297B vs John Deere 5220

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 5220

Utility

power
53 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 5220 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT297B
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John DeereJohn Deere 5220

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT297B higher · +6.1 hp (+12%)
MT297B59.1 hp
522053 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT297B is in the 53rd percentile; 5220 is in the 48th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT297B higher · +1 ci (<1%)
MT297B180 ci
5220179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT297B is in the 49th percentile; 5220 is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ MT297B higher · +1 (+33%)
MT297B4
52203
Median Utility Tractor4

MT297B is in the 50th percentile; 5220 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT297B higher · +3 (+33%)
MT297B12
52209
Median Utility Tractor12

MT297B is in the 50th percentile; 5220 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

MT297B (A)5220 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5220Difference
ManufacturerChallengerJohn Deere—
ModelMT297B5220—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5220Difference
ManufacturerIsekiJohn Deere—
ModelNot recorded3029D—
Power Output59.1hp53hp▲ MT297B+6.1 hp · +12%
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 5220Difference
TypePowerShuttle (Synchroshuttle)Collar Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5220Difference
Length135in137in▲ 5220+2 in · +1%
Width69.7in70.9in▲ 5220+1.2 in · +2%
Height91.7in93.7in▲ 5220+2 in · +2%
Operating Weight4,078lb3,576lb▲ MT297B+502 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5220Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5220Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5220Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryI / IICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,307lb3,375lb▲ 5220+68 lb · +2%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5220Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5220Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5220Difference
CoolantNot recorded2.5gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT297BJohn Deere 5220Difference
TypeNot recordedROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 53rd percentile (59.1 hp)B · 48th percentile (53 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 · 30th percentile (3,576 lb)
A · MT297BB · 5220Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT297BFull spec pageJohn Deere 5220