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Challenger MT285

Name: Challenger MT285
Brand: Challenger

Challenger MT285 — MT200 Series · 40 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Challenger MT285 is a tractor with a rating of approximately 40 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class. It was in production from 2003 to 2005. The tractor is powered by a 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine and features four-wheel drive with a hydrostatic transmission. Its operating weight is listed at 1439 kg, and it is suitable for operations on up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

40 hp

Weight

1439 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

96 rows

Recorded power

40 hp

Recorded weight

1439 kg

Transmissions

16-speed power shuttle

Production years

2003-2005

Verified variants

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Overview

DistributorChallenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

ManufacturerIsekiReference

Compact Utility tractorReference

Built in Matsuyama, JapanReference

Four-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Wet disc brakesReference

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

Variants

1440similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Engine

Iseki 1.5L 3-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank29.9 LReference

Engine (gross)29.9 kWReference

IsekiReference

turbocharged dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke87 x 84 mmReference

Power (gross)29.9 kWReference

Rated RPM2600Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Transmission

16-speed power shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Typepower shuttleReference

Gears16 forward and reverseReference

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

TypehydrostaticReference

Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)24.2 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)23.6 kWReference

Typeopen centerReference

Pressure146.9 barReference

Pump flow29.1 lpmReference

Total flow46.2 lpmReference

Total flow36.3 lpmReference

Steering flow17.0 lpmReference

Rear TypeIReference

Controlposition controlReference

Controldraft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)1249 kgReference

Rear lift (at ends)1300 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)952 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)879 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Clutchwet discReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTOindependentReference

Mid PTO Type2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase173 cmReference

Weight1439 kgReference

Front tire8-16Reference

Rear tire13.6-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

Lawn/turf front212/80D-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear355/80D-20Reference

Lawn/turf front305R343Reference

Lawn/turf rear610R470Reference

Industrial front25x8.50-14Reference

Industrial rear15-19.5Reference

Industrial front10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear14.9-24Reference

Length308 cmReference

Width153 cmReference

Height (ROPS)236 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)179 cmReference

Front tread111 cmReference

Rear tread114 to 144 cmReference

Challenger MT285 attachments

72" mid-mount mower deckReference

snowblowerReference

bladeReference

front-end loaderReference

backhoeReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

72" mid-mount mower deckReference

SnowblowerReference

BladeReference

Front-end loaderReference

BackhoeReference

72" Mower deck

Typemid-mount Challenger MG716Reference

Type3-bladeReference

Cutting width182 cmReference

Challenger MH20 Backhoe

Backhoe typeChallenger MH20 BackhoeReference

Transport height184 cmReference

Bucket width25 cmReference

Bucket width30 cmReference

Bucket width40 cmReference

Bucket width60 cmReference

Bucket width93 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth243 cmReference

Reach from pivot284 cmReference

Bucket Rotation165°Reference

Swing Arc180°Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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