Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT425B vs Massey Ferguson 491

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT425B

Utility

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

Massey Ferguson 491

Utility

power
85.9 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 491 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT425B
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 491

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 491 higher · +4.8 hp (+6%)
MT425B81.1 hp
49185.9 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT425B is in the 72nd percentile; 491 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
MT425B268 ci
491268 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT425B is in the 75th percentile; 491 is in the 75th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT425B4
4914
Median Utility Tractor4

MT425B is in the 50th percentile; 491 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT425B higher · +4 (+33%)
MT425B16
49112
Median Utility Tractor12

MT425B is in the 73rd percentile; 491 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

MT425B (A)491 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 491Difference
ManufacturerChallengerMassey Ferguson—
ModelMT425B491—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 491Difference
ManufacturerPerkins DieselPerkins—
ModelU0903BB51104C-44T—
Power Output81.1hp85.9hp▲ 491+4.8 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,100RPM▲ MT425B+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement268ci268ciSame
Bore4.1in4.1inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 491Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (2) range operator-controlled power shiftSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 491Difference
LengthNot recorded155in—
WidthNot recorded80in—
Operating Weight8,695lb7,610lb▲ MT425B+1,085 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 491Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Pump Flow Capacity15.6gpm17.9gpm▲ 491+2.3 gpm · +15%
Pressure2,235psiNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 491Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—
Power Rating55.7hpNot recorded—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 491Difference
Front Tire Size16x7.512.4-24—
Rear Tire Size34x18.418.4-30—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 491Difference
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 491Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc hydraulically operatedMultiple wet disc hydraulically operatedSame

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 491Difference
Starter TypeElectric12 volts—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT425BMassey Ferguson 491Difference
TypeNot recordedROPS or Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 72nd percentile (81.1 hp)B · 75th percentile (85.9 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 75th percentile (268 ci)B · 75th percentile (268 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 · 72nd percentile (7,610 lb)
A · MT425BB · 491Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT425BFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 491