Compare/Challenger MT297 vs Challenger MT425

Challenger MT297 vs Challenger MT425

Verdict: Challenger MT297 vs Challenger MT425

The Challenger MT297 and the Challenger MT425 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 55 hp. Challenger MT297 is the lighter machine (1,759 kg vs 6,182 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT425 holds more fuel (110.1 L vs 48.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT297 is the newer design (2003 vs 2002). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer 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

55 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

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Manufacturer

IsekiReference

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Four synchronized gears (1-4) in four ranges with power shuttle.Reference

Gear 1L used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

1455

similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

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4225

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

4325

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

41.2 kWReference

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Displacement

2.8 LReference

4.0 LReference

Power (gross)

41.2 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

ROPS Fuel tank

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110.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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128.7 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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31.7 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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100 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Compression

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17.3:1Reference

Max power

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31.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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40.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

34.0 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

Type

power shuttleReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Pressure

179.3 barReference

210.0 barReference

Pump flow

43.1 lpmReference

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Total flow

65.5 lpmReference

94.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

22.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

IIReference

Control

draft controlReference

electronic draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1399 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1179 kgReference

2812 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet disc (shuttle)Reference

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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41.3 kWReference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

SCV flow

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37.9 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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39.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

187 cmReference

236 cmReference

Weight

1759 kgReference

6182 to 7487 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

360/70R24Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

18.4R30Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x12LL-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

570-648Reference

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Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

17.5-24Reference

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Length

347 cmReference

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Width

181 cmReference

195 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

242 cmReference

261 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

184 cmReference

198 cmReference

Front tread

133 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 152 cmReference

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Ag front

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360/70R24Reference

Ag rear

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18.4R30Reference

2WD Length

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401 cmReference

4WD Length

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408 cmReference

Height (cab)

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243 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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2804 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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2957 kgReference

2WD Cab

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3145 kgReference

4WD Cab

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3396 kgReference

Challenger MT297 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Challenger MH20 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Challenger MH20 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

184 cmReference

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Bucket width

93 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

243 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

284 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

165°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

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13.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3483 kgReference

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.