Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT555B vs Kubota M7173

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT555B

Utility

power
171 hp
displacement
366 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full MT555B specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota M7173

Utility

power
170 hp
displacement
374 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
30
Full M7173 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT555B
vs
KubotaKubota M7173

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT555B higher · +1 hp (<1%)
MT555B171 hp
M7173170 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT555B is in the 94th percentile; M7173 is in the 94th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M7173 higher · +8 ci (+2%)
MT555B366 ci
M7173374 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT555B is in the 88th percentile; M7173 is in the 89th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ MT555B higher · +2 (+50%)
MT555B6
M71734
Median Utility Tractor4

MT555B is in the 93rd percentile; M7173 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M7173 higher · +6 (+25%)
MT555B24
M717330
Median Utility Tractor12

MT555B is in the 92nd percentile; M7173 is in the 96th · 4,941 models

MT555B (A)M7173 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT555BKubota M7173Difference
ManufacturerChallengerKubota—
ModelMT555BM7173—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT555BKubota M7173Difference
ManufacturerPerkins DieselKubota—
ModelVK 31483V6108—
Power Output171hp170hp▲ MT555B+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM1,900RPM1,900RPMSame
Cylinders64▲ MT555B+2 · +50%
Displacement366ci374ci▲ M7173+8 ci · +2%
Bore4.1in4.7in▲ M7173+0.6 in · +15%
Stroke5in5.5in▲ M7173+0.5 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT555BKubota M7173Difference
TypeAutoPower VIPower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT555BKubota M7173Difference
Length182in188in▲ M7173+6 in · +3%
Width81.1in98.4in▲ M7173+17.3 in · +21%
Height117in119in▲ M7173+2 in · +2%
Operating Weight14,320lb16,204lb▲ M7173+1,884 lb · +13%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT555BKubota M7173Difference
System TypeHydraulic control system direct engine driveOpen Center—
Pump Flow Capacity32.2gpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecChallenger MT555BKubota M7173Difference
Front Tire Size16.9R30Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT555BKubota M7173Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryII/IIIIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity11,230lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT555BKubota M7173Difference
Chassis Type4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeFour-Wheel Drive4WD—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc brakes hydraulically operatedNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT555BKubota M7173Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT555BKubota M7173Difference
Coolant7.4galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT555BKubota M7173Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 94th percentile (171 hp)B · 94th percentile (170 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 88th percentile (366 ci)B · 89th percentile (374 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 92nd percentile (24)B · 96th percentile (30)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 93rd percentile (14,320 lb)B · 94th percentile (16,204 lb)
A · MT555BB · M7173Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT555BFull spec pageKubota M7173