Challenger MT297 Specs ( 2003-2004 )
Overview
The Challenger MT297 is a compact utility farm tractor manufactured by Iseki and distributed by AGCO between 2003 and 2004. It features a 2.8L 4-cylinder Iseki diesel engine rated at 55.3 gross horsepower and was originally priced at approximately $25,500 in 2004.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The liquid-cooled Iseki diesel engine provides a gross output of 55.3 hp and a claimed PTO power of 45.6 hp at a rated speed of 2500 RPM.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
This four-wheel drive model was available with either a 12-speed mechanical shuttle or a 16-speed power shuttle transmission featuring four synchronized gears in four ranges.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
Equipped with an open center hydraulic system providing 17.3 gpm total flow, the Type I rear hitch is rated for a 2600-pound lift at 24 inches.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Original price was $25,500 in 2004 |
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| Distributor | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
| Manufacturer | Iseki |
Engine
| Engine type | Iseki 2.8L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 12.7 gal (48.1 L) |
| Description | Iseki / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 173 ci (2.8 L) |
| Power (gross) | 55.3 hp (41.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 55.3 hp (41.2 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 45.6 hp (34.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc (gears) |
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| Description | Four synchronized gears (1-4) in four ranges with power shuttle. |
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse / 16 forward and reverse |
| Type | mechanical shuttle / power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 12-speed mechanical shuttle / 16-speed power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 12-speed mechanical shuttle / 16-speed power shuttle |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes / Two-post folding ROPS. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2600 psi (179.3 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 11.4 gpm (43.1 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm) |
| Total flow | 17.3 gpm (65.5 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2600 lbs (1179 kg) |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 3086 lbs (1399 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Clutch | wet disc |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Industrial front | 10-16.5 |
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| Industrial rear | 17.5-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 29x12.00-15 / 27x12LL-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 475/65D-20 / 570-648 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28 |
| Front tread | 52.5 inches (133 cm) |
| Height (Folded ROPS) | 72.7 inches (184 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 95.5 inches (242 cm) |
| Length | 137 inches (347 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52 to 60 inches (132 to 152 cm) |
| Weight | 3878 lbs (1759 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 73.9 inches (187 cm) |
| Width | 71.5 inches (181 cm) |
| Front tire | 9.5-16 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
| Weight | 3878 lbs (1759 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 73.9 inches (187 cm) |
Challenger MT297 attachments
| Description | front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | MT200 - Serious Machines with big tractor performance published in 2002, by AGCO |
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Variants
| 1455 | similar Massey Ferguson model |
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