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Challenger MT297

Challenger MT297 tractor
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The Challenger MT297 is a compact utility tractor produced from 2003 to 2004 by Iseki for Challenger (a part of AGCO). It features a 2.8L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 55.3 hp gross, with a choice of 12-speed mechanical shuttle or 16-speed power shuttle transmissions. The tractor includes four-wheel drive, mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, wet disc brakes, and a two-post folding ROPS. It has a wheelbase of 73.9 inches, weighs 3878 lbs, and offers various tire options for agricultural, lawn/turf, and industrial use. Hydraulics are open center with 2600 psi pressure and 17.3 gpm total flow. The rear hitch is type I with position and draft control, and the PTO is independent with a 540 rpm rear PTO. Attachments include a front-end loader (ML40) and a Challenger MH20 backhoe. The original price was $25,500 in 2004.
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Power55 hp
Founded2003 - 2004
ModelMT297

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger MT297

Power

PTO (claimed):45.6 hp (34.0 kW)
Engine (gross):55.3 hp (41.2 kW)

Tires

Lawn/turf rear:475/65D-20, 570-648
Industrial rear:17.5-24
Lawn/turf front:29x12.00-15, 27x12LL-15
Industrial front:10-16.5
Standard tires (ag):Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28

Engine

Make:Iseki
Type:diesel
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Starter:electric
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Fuel tank:12.7 gal (48.1 L)
Rated RPM:2500
Displacement:173 ci (2.8 L)
Power (gross):55.3 hp (41.2 kW)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Width:71.5 inches (181 cm)
Length:137 inches (347 cm)
Weight:3878 lbs (1759 kg)
Wheelbase:73.9 inches (187 cm)
Rear tread:52 to 60 inches (132 to 152 cm)
Front tread:52.5 inches (133 cm)
Height (ROPS):95.5 inches (242 cm)
Height (Folded ROPS):72.7 inches (184 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Pressure:2600 psi (179.3 bar)
Pump flow:11.4 gpm (43.1 lpm)
Total flow:17.3 gpm (65.5 lpm)
Steering flow:5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post folding ROPS
Drive:Four-wheel drive
Brakes:Wet disc brakes
Power steering:Yes
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Production

Type:Compact Utility tractor
Distributor:Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Manufacturer:Iseki
Original price:25,500 USD in 2004
Production years:2003 - 2004

Attachments

Backhoe:Yes

Loader details

Model:ML40 Loader
Rollback:15°
Dump angle:43°
Lift capacity:1600 lbs (725 kg) full at 500mm
Reach (dumped):37 inches (93 cm)
Height (at pin):99.75 inches (253 cm)
Clearance (dumped):80.5 inches (204 cm)

Backhoe details

Model:Challenger MH20 Backhoe
Swing Arc:180°
Bucket widths:10 inches (25 cm), 12 inches (30 cm), 16 inches (40 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), 37 inches (93 cm)
Bucket Rotation:165°
Reach from pivot:112.2 inches (284 cm)
Transport height:72.8 inches (184 cm)
2-Foot flat digging depth:96 inches (243 cm)
Front-end loader:Yes

Transmission

Options:12-speed mechanical shuttle, 16-speed power shuttle

Power shuttle

Type:power shuttle
Gears:16 forward and reverse
Notes:Four synchronized gears (1-4) in four ranges with power shuttle.
Clutch:dry disc (gears), wet disc (shuttle)

Mechanical shuttle

Type:mechanical shuttle
Gears:12 forward and reverse
Clutch:dry disc

Tractor hitch

Control:position control
Rear Type:I
Draft control:standard with power shuttle, not available with mechanical shuttle
Rear lift (at ends):3086 lbs (1399 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):2600 lbs (1179 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:wet disc
Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540

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