Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT297B vs Massey Ferguson 1560

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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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1560

Utility

power
59.1 hp
displacement
180 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 1560 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT297B
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1560

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
MT297B59.1 hp
156059.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT297B is in the 53rd percentile; 1560 is in the 53rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
MT297B180 ci
1560180 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT297B is in the 49th percentile; 1560 is in the 49th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT297B4
15604
Median Utility Tractor4

MT297B is in the 50th percentile; 1560 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
MT297B12
156012
Median Utility Tractor12

MT297B is in the 50th percentile; 1560 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

MT297B (A)1560 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT297BMassey Ferguson 1560Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT297B1560—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT297BMassey Ferguson 1560Difference
ManufacturerIsekiIsekiSame
ModelNot recordedE4DE—
Power Output59.1hp59.1hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement180ci180ciSame
BoreNot recorded3.8in—
StrokeNot recorded3.9in—

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT297BMassey Ferguson 1560Difference
TypePowerShuttle (Synchroshuttle)PowerShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT297BMassey Ferguson 1560Difference
Length135in135inSame
Width69.7in69.7inSame
Height91.7in91.7inSame
Operating Weight4,078lb4,078lbSame

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT297BMassey Ferguson 1560Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT297BMassey Ferguson 1560Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory I/II—
Hitch CategoryI / IINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,307lb3,748lb▲ 1560+441 lb · +13%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT297BMassey Ferguson 1560Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WDMFWD—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT297BMassey Ferguson 1560Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT297BMassey Ferguson 1560Difference
CoolantNot recorded2gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT297BMassey Ferguson 1560Difference
TypeNot recordedROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 49th percentile (180 ci)B · 49th percentile (180 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 · 38th percentile (4,078 lb)
A · MT297BB · 1560Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT297BFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 1560