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ChallengerModel A
Challenger MT255
Utility
- power
- 28.4 hp
- displacement
- 89.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
Head to head · Utility
Challenger MT255 vs Cub Cadet 7000
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Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 7000
Sub-Compact
- power
- 20 hp
- displacement
- 68.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 6
ChallengerChallenger MT255
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 7000
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ MT255 higher · +8.4 hp (+42%)MT25528.4 hp
700020 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
MT255 is in the 20th percentile; 7000 is in the 8th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ MT255 higher · +20.7 ci (+30%)MT25589.3 ci
700068.6 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
MT255 is in the 15th percentile; 7000 is in the 9th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMT2553
70003
Median Utility Tractor4
MT255 is in the 23rd percentile; 7000 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ MT255 higher · +3 (+50%)MT2559
70006
Median Utility Tractor12
MT255 is in the 35th percentile; 7000 is in the 11th · 4,941 models
MT255 (A)7000 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger MT255 | Cub Cadet 7000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Cub Cadet | — |
| Model | MT255 | 7000 | — |
| Category | Utility | Sub-Compact | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger MT255 | Cub Cadet 7000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki | Mitsubishi | — |
| Power Output | 28.4hp | 20hp | ▲ MT255+8.4 hp · +42% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,500RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 89.3ci | 68.6ci | ▲ MT255+20.7 ci · +30% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.1in | ▲ MT255+0.3 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 3.3in | 3.1in | ▲ MT255+0.2 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger MT255 | Cub Cadet 7000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Constant mesh | Partially synchronized | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger MT255 | Cub Cadet 7000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 117in | 107in | ▲ MT255+10 in · +9% |
| Width | 51in | 46.3in | ▲ MT255+4.7 in · +10% |
| Height | 79.3in | 78.9in | ▲ MT255+0.4 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 2,248lb | 1,837lb | ▲ MT255+411 lb · +22% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger MT255 | Cub Cadet 7000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power steering | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger MT255 | Cub Cadet 7000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | CAT I | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | I | I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 1,323lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger MT255 | Cub Cadet 7000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power steering | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger MT255 | Cub Cadet 7000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger MT255 | Cub Cadet 7000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 1.5gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Challenger MT255 | Cub Cadet 7000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open, ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 20th percentile (28.4 hp)B · 8th percentile (20 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 15th percentile (89.3 ci)B · 9th percentile (68.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 35th percentile (9)B · 11th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 14th percentile (2,248 lb)B · 10th percentile (1,837 lb)
A · MT255B · 7000Median Utility Tractor