ChallengerModel A
Challenger MT297B
Utility
- power
- 59.1 hp
- displacement
- 180 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Challenger MT297B vs Massey Ferguson 1552
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 1552
Utility
- power
- 52 hp
- displacement
- 180 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
ChallengerChallenger MT297B
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1552
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ MT297B higher · +7.1 hp (+14%)MT297B59.1 hp
155252 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
MT297B is in the 53rd percentile; 1552 is in the 47th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tiedMT297B180 ci
1552180 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
MT297B is in the 49th percentile; 1552 is in the 49th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMT297B4
15524
Median Utility Tractor4
MT297B is in the 50th percentile; 1552 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedMT297B12
155212
Median Utility Tractor12
MT297B is in the 50th percentile; 1552 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
MT297B (A)1552 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | Massey Ferguson 1552 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | MT297B | 1552 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | Massey Ferguson 1552 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki | Iseki | Same |
| Power Output | 59.1hp | 52hp | ▲ MT297B+7.1 hp · +14% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ MT297B+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 180ci | 180ci | Same |
| Bore | Not recorded | 3.8in | — |
| Stroke | Not recorded | 3.9in | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | Massey Ferguson 1552 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | PowerShuttle (Synchroshuttle) | SynchroShuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | Massey Ferguson 1552 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 135in | 133in | ▲ MT297B+2 in · +2% |
| Width | 69.7in | 66.1in | ▲ MT297B+3.6 in · +5% |
| Height | 91.7in | 90.7in | ▲ MT297B+1 in · +1% |
| Operating Weight | 4,078lb | 3,663lb | ▲ MT297B+415 lb · +11% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | Massey Ferguson 1552 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | Massey Ferguson 1552 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Cat I | — |
| Hitch Category | I / II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,307lb | 3,483lb | ▲ 1552+176 lb · +5% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | Massey Ferguson 1552 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | Massey Ferguson 1552 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | Massey Ferguson 1552 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2gal | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 53rd percentile (59.1 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 49th percentile (180 ci)B · 49th percentile (180 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 38th percentile (4,078 lb)B · 32nd percentile (3,663 lb)
A · MT297BB · 1552Median Utility Tractor