Challenger MT255B
The Challenger MT255B is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 89.3 ci 1.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 28 hp / 20.9 kW; Diesel (gross): 28.4 hp / 21.2 kW. Transmission: 9 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 2370 to 2423 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 28 hp / 20.9 kW; Diesel (gross): 28.4 hp / 21.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.9 gal
29.9 L
Transmission
9 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
2370 to 2423 pounds
Overview
![]() | 2005 - 2008
MT200B SeriesCompact Utility tractorIseki built
MT200B Series
Compact Utility tractor
Iseki built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
Manufacturer | Iseki |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Matsuyama, Japan | |
Variants | |
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1528 | similar Massey Ferguson model |
Challenger MT255B Engine | |
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Iseki 1.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Challenger MT255B Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 28.4 hp
21.2 kW |
Engine (net) | 28 hp
20.9 kW |
Gear PTO (claimed) | 24.2 hp
18.0 kW |
Hydro PTO (claimed) | 22.3 hp
16.6 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur gear |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post foldable ROPS | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 7.9 gal
29.9 L |
Gear Hydraulic system | 4.8 gal
18.2 L |
Hydro Hydraulic system | 7.7 gal
29.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Gear Capacity | 4.8 gal
18.2 L |
Hydro Capacity | 7.7 gal
29.1 L |
Pressure | 2134 psi
147.1 bar |
Rear valves | 2 OptOptional |
Mid valves | 2 OptOptional |
Pump flow | 7.4 gpm
28.0 lpm |
Total flow | 10.0 gpm
37.9 lpm |
Steering flow | 2.6 gpm
9.8 lpm |
Steering press. | 1711 psi
118.0 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position and response control |
top-link draft control *Optional, with hydrostatic transmission. | |
Rear lift (at ends) | 2425 lbs
1099 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1610 lbs
730 kg |
Rear Arms | fixed link ends |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Gear Rear PTO | live |
Hydro Rear PTO | independent |
Gear Clutch | dry disc |
Hydro Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Gear Mid PTO | live |
Hydro Mid PTO | independent |
Gear Clutch | dry disc |
Hydro Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Mid PTO Type | 2000 (1.00) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 65.5 inches
166 cm |
Weight | 2370 to 2423 pounds |
Front tire | 7-14 |
Rear tire | 9.5-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery CCA | 582 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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MT200B Series published in 2005, by AGCO |
Engine
Engine Detail — 89.3 ci / 1.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Iseki E3CF |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 89.3 ci
1.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.39x3.30 inches
86 x 84 mm |
Power (net) | 28 hp
20.9 kW |
Power (gross) | 28.4 hp
21.2 kW |
Fuel system | indirect injection |
Air cleaner | dual-stage dry |
Pre-heating | glow plugs |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Idle RPM | 930-2750 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 3.8 qts
3.6 L |
Coolant capacity | 5.8 qts
5.5 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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hydrostatic | |
9-speed gear |
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (3-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
Oil capacity | 30.6 qts
29.0 L |
With 12.5/80-18 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 9 forward and 3 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | dry dual stage |
Oil capacity | 19 qts
18.0 L |
Three non-synchronized gears (1-3), plus reverse (R) in three non-synchronized ranges. | |
With 12.5/80-18 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Challenger MT255B Tires | |
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Ag front | 7-14 |
Ag rear | 9.5-24 |
Lawn/turf front | 24x8.50-14 |
Lawn/turf rear | 36x13.50-15 |
Industrial front | 25x8.50-14 |
Industrial rear | 12.50/80-18 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 65.5 inches
166 cm |
Length | 112.4 inches
285 cm |
Width | 50.6 inches*Minimum width.
128 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 80.7 inches
204 cm |
Ground clearance | 10 inches
25 cm |
Front axle | Flange: 39.34 inch length
999 mm |
Flange rear axle | 37.4 inch length
949 mm |
Front tread | 39.6 inches
100 cm |
Rear tread | 37.6 inches
95 cm |
Challenger MT255B Weight | |
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Gear Shipping | 2370 lbs
1075 kg |
Hydro Shipping | 2423 lbs
1099 kg |
Max capacity | 4145 lbs
1880 kg |
Max front axle | 1929 lbs
874 kg |
Max rear axle | 2216 lbs
1005 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
Challenger MH10B Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Challenger MH10B Backhoe |
Transport height | 63.8 inches
162 cm |
Bucket width | 10 inches
25 cm |
12 inches
30 cm | |
16 inches
40 cm | |
Digging depth | 78 inches
198 cm |
Reach from pivot | 102 inches
259 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 165° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 2400 lbs
1088 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1450 lbs
657 kg |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Challenger MT255B.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Challenger MT255B Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Challenger MT255B.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Challenger MT255B against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Challenger MT255B
Engine Power:Diesel (net): 28 hp / 20.9 kW; Diesel (gross): 28.4 hp / 21.2 kW
★ Baseline Reference
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