Compare/Challenger MT225B vs Challenger MT275

Challenger MT225B vs Challenger MT275

Verdict: Challenger MT225B vs Challenger MT275

The Challenger MT225B and the Challenger MT275 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT275 leads on rated power with 40 hp against 23 hp. Challenger MT225B is the lighter machine (729 kg vs 1,409 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT225B is the newer design (2005 vs 2003). In short: choose the Challenger MT275 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT225B if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

23 hp

40 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Manufacturer

IsekiReference

With 9.5-16 R1 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

1523

similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

16.8 kWReference

29.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

16.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

87 x 84 mmReference

Power (net)

16.4 kWReference

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Power (gross)

16.8 kWReference

29.9 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

22.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Idle RPM

1250-2860Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

14.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

7.1 LReference

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Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

8 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.1 kWReference

24.2 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Pressure

137.2 barReference

146.9 barReference

Rear valves

2Reference

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Mid valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

20.8 lpmReference

29.1 lpmReference

Total flow

30.7 lpmReference

46.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

10.0 lpmReference

17.0 lpmReference

Steering press.

102.9 barReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position and response controlReference

draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

539 kgReference

1249 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

268 kgReference

952 kgReference

Rear Arms

fixed link endsReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

standardReference

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

2000 (1.00)Reference

2000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

25.0 LReference

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Front diff.

2.7 LReference

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Max capacity

1399 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

151 cmReference

173 cmReference

Weight

729 kgReference

1409 kgReference

Front tire

6-12Reference

8-16Reference

Rear tire

9.5-16Reference

13.6-24Reference

Ag front

6-12Reference

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Ag rear

9.5-16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

23x10.50-12Reference

305R343Reference

Lawn/turf rear

33x12.50-16.5Reference

610R470Reference

Industrial front

23x8.50-12Reference

10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

12x16.5Reference

14.9-24Reference

Length

259 cmReference

300 cmReference

Width

100 cmReference

153 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

195 cmReference

236 cmReference

Ground clearance

26 cmReference

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Front axle

878 mmReference

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Flange rear axle

853 mmReference

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Front tread

90 cmReference

111 cmReference

Rear tread

90 cmReference

114 to 144 cmReference

Max front axle

650 kgReference

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Max rear axle

749 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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179 cmReference

Challenger MT225B attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery CCA

435Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

Challenger MT275 attachments

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

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182 cmReference

Challenger MH20 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Challenger MH20 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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184 cmReference

Bucket width

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93 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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243 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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284 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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165°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.