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 563
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 563
Utility
- power
- 64 hp
- displacement
- 201 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
ChallengerChallenger MT297B
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 563
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 563 higher · +4.9 hp (+8%)MT297B59.1 hp
56364 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
MT297B is in the 53rd percentile; 563 is in the 57th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 563 higher · +21 ci (+12%)MT297B180 ci
563201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
MT297B is in the 49th percentile; 563 is in the 55th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ MT297B higher · +1 (+33%)MT297B4
5633
Median Utility Tractor4
MT297B is in the 50th percentile; 563 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ MT297B higher · +4 (+50%)MT297B12
5638
Median Utility Tractor12
MT297B is in the 50th percentile; 563 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
MT297B (A)563 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | Massey Ferguson 563 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | MT297B | 563 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | Massey Ferguson 563 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki | Perkins | — |
| Model | Not recorded | 1103C-33T | — |
| Power Output | 59.1hp | 64hp | ▲ 563+4.9 hp · +8% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ MT297B+400 RPM · +18% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ MT297B+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 180ci | 201ci | ▲ 563+21 ci · +12% |
| Bore | Not recorded | 4.1in | — |
| Stroke | Not recorded | 5in | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | Massey Ferguson 563 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | PowerShuttle (Synchroshuttle) | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | Massey Ferguson 563 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 135in | 127in | ▲ MT297B+8 in · +6% |
| Width | 69.7in | 66.9in | ▲ MT297B+2.8 in · +4% |
| Height | 91.7in | 92.5in | ▲ 563+0.8 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 4,078lb | 4,962lb | ▲ 563+884 lb · +22% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | Massey Ferguson 563 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | Massey Ferguson 563 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Cat I & II | — |
| Hitch Category | I / II | I/II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,307lb | 2,711lb | ▲ MT297B+596 lb · +22% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | Massey Ferguson 563 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | Massey Ferguson 563 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | Massey Ferguson 563 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2.7gal | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 53rd percentile (59.1 hp)B · 57th percentile (64 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 49th percentile (180 ci)B · 55th percentile (201 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 38th percentile (4,078 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,962 lb)
A · MT297BB · 563Median Utility Tractor