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Tractor · 2003Unverified

Challenger MT297

Name: Challenger MT297
Brand: Challenger

Challenger MT297 — MT200 Series · 55 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Challenger MT297 is a tractor model with a rated power of 55 hp, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. Built between 2003 and 2004, this model features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and four-wheel drive with a 12-speed gearbox. The MT297 has an operating weight of 1759 kg and is suited to operations covering up to 200 acres.

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

Rated power

55 hp

Weight

1759 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

81 rows

Recorded power

55 hp

Recorded weight

1759 kg

Transmissions

12-speed mechanical shuttle

Production years

2003-2004

Verified variants

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Overview

DistributorChallenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

ManufacturerIsekiReference

Compact Utility tractorReference

Original price was $25,500 in 2004Reference

Four-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Wet disc brakesReference

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

Variants

1455similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Engine

Iseki 2.8L 4-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank48.1 LReference

Engine (gross)41.2 kWReference

IsekiReference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.8 LReference

Power (gross)41.2 kWReference

Rated RPM2500Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Transmission

12-speed mechanical shuttleReference

16-speed power shuttleReference

Typemechanical shuttleReference

Gears12 forward and reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Typepower shuttleReference

Gears16 forward and reverseReference

Clutchdry disc (gears)Reference

Clutchwet disc (shuttle)Reference

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

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)34.0 kWReference

Typeopen centerReference

Pressure179.3 barReference

Pump flow43.1 lpmReference

Total flow65.5 lpmReference

Steering flow22.3 lpmReference

Rear TypeIReference

Controlposition controlReference

Controldraft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)1399 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1179 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Clutchwet discReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase187 cmReference

Weight1759 kgReference

Front tire9.5-16Reference

Rear tire13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Lawn/turf front29x12.00-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear475/65D-20Reference

Lawn/turf front27x12LL-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear570-648Reference

Industrial front10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear17.5-24Reference

Length347 cmReference

Width181 cmReference

Height (ROPS)242 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)184 cmReference

Front tread133 cmReference

Rear tread132 to 152 cmReference

Challenger MT297 attachments

front-end loaderReference

backhoeReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference

BackhoeReference

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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