Challenger MT255 Specs ( 2003-2005 )
Overview
The Challenger MT255 is a compact utility farm tractor produced between 2003 and 2005 by Iseki for AGCO's Challenger brand. It features a 28.4 hp three-cylinder Iseki diesel engine, four-wheel drive, and a 9-speed constant mesh transmission.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical layout includes a four-wheel drive system paired with a 9-speed constant mesh transmission providing 9 forward and 3 reverse gears.
Engine and PTO Performance:
The 1.5L liquid-cooled diesel engine is rated at 28.4 gross horsepower and 2500 RPM, with a claimed rear live PTO output of 24.1 horsepower.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
Equipped with an open center hydraulic system providing 9.9 gpm total flow, the Type I rear hitch is rated for a lift capacity of 1,323 lbs at 24 inches.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Matsuyama, Japan |
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| Distributor | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
| Manufacturer | Iseki |
Engine
| Engine type | Iseki 1.5L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.39x3.30 inches (86 x 84 mm) |
| Description | Iseki / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 89.3 ci (1.5 L) |
| Power (gross) | 28.4 hp (21.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 28.4 hp (21.2 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 24.1 hp (18.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 9-speed constant mesh |
| Type | constant mesh |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes / Two-post fixed ROPS. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2130 psi (146.9 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 7.4 gpm (28.0 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 2.5 gpm (9.5 lpm) |
| Total flow | 9.9 gpm (37.5 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1,323 lbs (600 kg) |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 1,984 lbs (899 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Mid PTO | optional |
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Industrial front | 25x8.50-14 |
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| Industrial rear | 12.5/80-18 |
| Lawn/turf front | 24x8.50-12 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 315/80D-16 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-14. Rear: 12.4-16 |
| Front tread | 42 inches (106 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 79.3 inches (201 cm) |
| Length | 116.5 inches (295 cm) |
| Rear tread | 37.2 to 37.25 inches (94 to 94 cm) |
| Weight | 2,248 lbs (1019 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 64.5 inches (163 cm) |
| Width | 51 inches (129 cm) |
| Front tire | 6-14 |
| Rear tire | 12.4-16 |
| Weight | 2,248 lbs (1019 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 64.5 inches (163 cm) |
Challenger MT255 attachments
| Description | 60" mid-mount mower deck / 72" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade / front-end loader |
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References
| Description | MT200 - Serious Machines with big tractor performance published in 2002, by AGCO |
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Variants
| 1429 | similar Massey Ferguson model |
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