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Challenger MT297B vs Kubota M5700 Narrow

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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KubotaModel B

Kubota M5700 Narrow

Utility

power
57 hp
displacement
168 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full M5700 Narrow specs
ChallengerChallenger MT297B
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KubotaKubota M5700 Narrow

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT297B higher · +2.1 hp (+4%)
MT297B59.1 hp
M5700 Narrow57 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT297B is in the 53rd percentile; M5700 Narrow is in the 51st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT297B higher · +12 ci (+7%)
MT297B180 ci
M5700 Narrow168 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT297B is in the 49th percentile; M5700 Narrow is in the 45th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT297B4
M5700 Narrow4
Median Utility Tractor4

MT297B is in the 50th percentile; M5700 Narrow is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
MT297B12
M5700 Narrow12
Median Utility Tractor12

MT297B is in the 50th percentile; M5700 Narrow is in the 50th · 4,941 models

MT297B (A)M5700 Narrow (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT297BKubota M5700 NarrowDifference
ManufacturerChallengerKubota—
ModelMT297BM5700 Narrow—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT297BKubota M5700 NarrowDifference
ManufacturerIsekiKubota—
ModelNot recordedEF2803-EA—
Power Output59.1hp57hp▲ MT297B+2.1 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,800RPM▲ M5700 Narrow+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement180ci168ci▲ MT297B+12 ci · +7%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT297BKubota M5700 NarrowDifference
TypePowerShuttle (Synchroshuttle)Fully synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT297BKubota M5700 NarrowDifference
Length135in134in▲ MT297B+1 in · <1%
Width69.7in43.2in▲ MT297B+26.5 in · +61%
Height91.7inNot recorded—
Operating Weight4,078lb3,792lb▲ MT297B+286 lb · +8%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT297BKubota M5700 NarrowDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT297BKubota M5700 NarrowDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCat I with Cat II link ends—
Hitch CategoryI / IINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,307lb3,307lbSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT297BKubota M5700 NarrowDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT297BKubota M5700 NarrowDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 53rd percentile (59.1 hp)B · 51st percentile (57 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 49th percentile (180 ci)B · 45th percentile (168 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 38th percentile (4,078 lb)B · 33rd percentile (3,792 lb)
A · MT297BB · M5700 NarrowMedian Utility Tractor
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