Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT425B vs Massey Ferguson 4253

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT425B

Utility

power
81.1 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full MT425B specs
Massey Ferguson 4253 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 4253

Utility

power
95 hp
displacement
244 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 4253 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT425B
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4253

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 4253 higher · +13.9 hp (+17%)
MT425B81.1 hp
425395 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT425B is in the 72nd percentile; 4253 is in the 81st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT425B higher · +24 ci (+10%)
MT425B268 ci
4253244 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT425B is in the 75th percentile; 4253 is in the 68th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT425B4
42534
Median Utility Tractor4

MT425B is in the 50th percentile; 4253 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT425B higher · +4 (+33%)
MT425B16
425312
Median Utility Tractor12

MT425B is in the 73rd percentile; 4253 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

MT425B (A)4253 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT425B4253—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
ManufacturerPerkins DieselPerkins—
ModelU0903BB51004.4TW—
Power Output81.1hp95hp▲ 4253+13.9 hp · +17%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement268ci244ci▲ MT425B+24 ci · +10%
Bore4.1in3.9in▲ MT425B+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (2) range operator-controlled power shift12-Speed selective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
LengthNot recorded159in—
WidthNot recorded79in—
HeightNot recorded22.4in—
Operating Weight8,695lb8,595lb▲ MT425B+100 lb · +1%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Pump Flow Capacity15.6gpm9.5gpm▲ MT425B+6.1 gpm · +64%
Pressure2,235psi2,685psi▲ 4253+450 psi · +20%
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
Power Rating55.7hpNot recorded—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
Front Tire Size16x7.5420/70R28—
Rear Tire Size34x18.418.4R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
Hitch CategoryIIIISame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 FWA—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc hydraulically operatedNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
CoolantNot recorded4.6gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 72nd percentile (81.1 hp)B · 81st percentile (95 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 75th percentile (268 ci)B · 68th percentile (244 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 80th percentile (8,695 lb)B · 80th percentile (8,595 lb)
A · MT425BB · 4253Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT425BFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 4253