Challenger
Challenger MT297B
The Challenger MT297B is a compact utility tractor built by Iseki and distributed by Challenger (a part of AGCO) from 2005 to 2008. It features a 3.0L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 59.1 hp (44.1 kW) with a 12-speed PowerShuttle transmission. The tractor has four-wheel drive, power steering, wet disc brakes, and a two-post folding ROPS. It offers a rear PTO of 540 rpm and a rear hitch with a lift capacity of up to 3748 lbs (1700 kg). The MT297B is built in Matsuyama, Japan, and is part of the MT200B series of compact utility tractors.
Power59 hp
Founded2005 - 2008
ModelMT297B
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger MT297B
Power
| Engine | 59.1 hp (44.1 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 46.4 hp (34.6 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 16.9-26 |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 9.5-16 |
| Industrial rear | 18.4-24 |
| Industrial front | 12-16.5 |
Engine
| Make | Iseki |
|---|---|
| Type | diesel |
| Power | 59.1 hp (44.1 kW) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal (50.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Displacement | 180 ci (3.0 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 1560 | similar Massey Ferguson model |
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Dimensions
| Width | 69.7 inches (177 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 91.7 inches (232 cm) |
| Length | 134.6 inches (341 cm) |
| Weight | 4,078 lbs (1849 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 79 inches (200 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 15.7 inches (39 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2276 psi (156.9 bar) |
| Pump flow | 11.5 gpm (43.5 lpm) |
| Total flow | 17.5 gpm (66.2 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 6.0 gpm (22.7 lpm) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post folding ROPS |
|---|---|
| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
Production
| Type | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Matsuyama, Japan |
| Distributor | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
| Manufacturer | Iseki |
| Production years | 2005 - 2008 |
Transmission
| Type | PowerShuttle |
|---|---|
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
| Description | Three ranges with four gears each. Transmission can be shifted from forward to reverse on the go, without the clutch. In-range gear changes can be made on the go with the clutch. |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at ends) | 3748 lbs (1700 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |