ChallengerModel A
Challenger MT297B
Utility
- power
- 59.1 hp
- displacement
- 180 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Challenger MT297B vs New Holland TN85A
New HollandModel B
New Holland TN85A
Utility
- power
- 80 hp
- displacement
- 274 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
ChallengerChallenger MT297B
vs
New HollandNew Holland TN85A
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ TN85A higher · +20.9 hp (+35%)MT297B59.1 hp
TN85A80 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
MT297B is in the 53rd percentile; TN85A is in the 71st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ TN85A higher · +94 ci (+52%)MT297B180 ci
TN85A274 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
MT297B is in the 49th percentile; TN85A is in the 79th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMT297B4
TN85A4
Median Utility Tractor4
MT297B is in the 50th percentile; TN85A is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedMT297B12
TN85A12
Median Utility Tractor12
MT297B is in the 50th percentile; TN85A is in the 50th · 4,941 models
MT297B (A)TN85A (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | New Holland TN85A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | New Holland | — |
| Model | MT297B | TN85A | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | New Holland TN85A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki | Iveco | — |
| Power Output | 59.1hp | 80hp | ▲ TN85A+20.9 hp · +35% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,300RPM | ▲ MT297B+300 RPM · +13% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 180ci | 274ci | ▲ TN85A+94 ci · +52% |
| Bore | Not recorded | 4.1in | — |
| Stroke | Not recorded | 5.2in | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | New Holland TN85A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | PowerShuttle (Synchroshuttle) | Partially synchronized with mechanical shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | New Holland TN85A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 135in | 158in | ▲ TN85A+23 in · +17% |
| Width | 69.7in | 67.2in | ▲ MT297B+2.5 in · +4% |
| Height | 91.7in | 95.1in | ▲ TN85A+3.4 in · +4% |
| Operating Weight | 4,078lb | 6,008lb | ▲ TN85A+1,930 lb · +47% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | New Holland TN85A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | New Holland TN85A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | I / II | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,307lb | 3,968lb | ▲ TN85A+661 lb · +20% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | New Holland TN85A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | New Holland TN85A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger MT297B | New Holland TN85A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open (ROPS) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 53rd percentile (59.1 hp)B · 71st percentile (80 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 49th percentile (180 ci)B · 79th percentile (274 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 · 57th percentile (6,008 lb)
A · MT297BB · TN85AMedian Utility Tractor