Challenger MT285B

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Challenger MT285B is a robust Compact Utility Tractor equipped with a 4-cylinder Iseki E4CG engine that operates at a rated RPM of 2600, delivering a gross power output of 47.5 horsepower. It has a displacement of 134.1 cubic inches and is naturally aspirated. The liquid-cooled engine is fuel-efficient, running on diesel, and uses an indirect fuel injection system. The tractor's hydrostatic transmission, bolstered by a SynchroShuttle, allows for 8 gears in both forward and reverse directions. The 4x4 MFWD 4WD design ensures reliable and consistent drive. The tractor utilizes an open center hydraulic system, and its steering is power-assisted for better control and handling. The MT285B maintains a good stance with a width of 65.4 inches, length of 132.7 inches, and a height of 89.1 inches. It offers a significant operating weight of 3660 pounds, contributing to its stability during operations. The rear hitch type is a Category I with a lift capacity of up to 3086 pounds. Additionally, the tractor provides various options for tires based on the type of application: Agriculture, Lawn/Turf, and Industrial.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 47.5 hp

Transmission: Hydrostatic / Synchroshuttle

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 3660 lbs

Fuel Type: Diesel

Challenger MT285B vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Average
Greater than 46% of similar tractors.
Hitch Capacity
Average
Greater than 55% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 32% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Iseki
Model
E4CG
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
134.1 ci
Bore (in)
3.43 in
Stroke (in)
3.64 in
Rated RPM
2600 RPM
Power Output (hp)
47.5 hp

Transmission

Type
Hydrostatic / Synchroshuttle
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
8
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
132.7
Width (in)
65.4
Height (in)
89.1
Operating Weight (lb)
3660 lbs

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
8
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
16.9
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Ag tires / Lawn/turf tires / Industrial tires
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
3 Point
Hitch Category
Category I
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
3086 lbs
Operator Station Type
Open Station (assumed from the absence of Cab specifications)
Starter Type
-
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Open Center