Challenger MT297B 4WD
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As a tractor, the Challenger MT297B belongs to the Challenger 4WD Tractor series. 60 hp (44.1 kW) is what the four-cylinder engine gets out of 2.9 litres. With a rated speed of 2,600 rpm, it is built for pulling power, not for revving.
At 28 km/h, that is as fast as it goes. Empty, it weighs 1,850 kg.
Within the range, rated power spans from 22.8 to 593 hp; with 59.9 hp, the MT297B sits in the mid-field. Directly alongside are the MT315B with 58.8 hp below and the MT325B with 68.9 hp above.
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 59.9 hp (44.1 kW)correct |
|---|---|
| Rated speed | 2,600 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,949.7 cm³correct |
| Aspiration | Naturalcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Ground clearance | 400correct |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1,849.7 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox type | Synchroshuttlecorrect |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 12correct |
| Reverse gears | 12correct |
| Tyre size | (F)9.5-16 6ply; (R)16.9-26 6plycorrect |
| Top speed | 28.5 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Pump flow | 66.2 l/mincorrect |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic pressure | 156.9correct |
| Fuel tank capacity | 50 lcorrect |
Other data
| Height | 2,331.7correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 23.8 kW/t (44 kW / 1.8 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 43% 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 MT297B have?
The Challenger MT297B delivers 59.9 hp.
How much does the Challenger MT297B weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,850 kg.
What engine does the Challenger MT297B have?
4 cylinders, 2,950 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Challenger MT297B go?
Top speed is 28.5 km/h.
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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