Challenger MT285 4WD
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The Challenger MT285 is a tractor from the Challenger 4WD Tractor series. Power comes from a three-cylinder engine; from 1.5 litres it draws 41 hp (29.9 kW). Rated speed is 2,600 rpm.
Unladen, it tips the scales at 1,361 kg.
Within the range, rated power spans from 22.8 to 593 hp; with 40.7 hp, the MT285 sits in the lower third. Directly alongside are the MT265B with 33.5 hp below and the MT295 with 44.8 hp above.
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 40.7 hp (29.9 kW)correct |
|---|---|
| Rated speed | 2,600 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 1,497.8 cm³correct |
| Aspiration | turbochargedcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Unladen weight | 1,361.2 kgcorrect |
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Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox type | synchromesh gearbox Power Shuttlecorrect |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 16correct |
| Reverse gears | 16correct |
| Tyre size | Front 25x8.50 -14, Rear 15 - 19.5correct |
Working data
| Pump flow | 46.2 l/mincorrect |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic pressure | 146.9correct |
| Fuel tank capacity | 29.9 lcorrect |
Other data
| Height | 2,368.3correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 22 kW/t (30 kW / 1.4 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 27% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,240 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Challenger MT285 have?
The Challenger MT285 delivers 40.7 hp.
How much does the Challenger MT285 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,361 kg.
What engine does the Challenger MT285 have?
3 cylinders, 1,498 cm³ displacement.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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