Challenger MT275B
The Challenger MT275B is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 91.4 ci 1.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 38 hp / 28.3 kW; Diesel (gross): 40.1 hp / 29.9 kW. Transmission: PowerShuttle. Operating weight: 3169 lbs 1437 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 38 hp / 28.3 kW; Diesel (gross): 40.1 hp / 29.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
10.6 gal
40.1 L
Transmission
PowerShuttle
Operating Weight
3169 lbs
1437 kg
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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1540 | similar Massey Ferguson model |
Challenger MT275B Engine | |
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Iseki 1.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Challenger MT275B Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 40.1 hp
29.9 kW |
Engine (net) | 38 hp
28.3 kW |
Gear PTO (claimed) | 31.550 hp
23.5 kW |
Hydro PTO (claimed) | 29.5 hp
22.0 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 | 10.6 gal
40.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 8.2 gal
31.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 8.2 gal
31.0 L |
Pressure | 2276 psi
156.9 bar |
Rear valves | 2 OptOptional |
Mid valves | 2 OptOptional |
Pump flow | 8.3 gpm
31.4 lpm |
Total flow | 12.7 gpm (sync shuttle)
48.1 lpm |
13.7 gpm (power shuttle/hydro)
51.9 lpm | |
Steering flow | 4.4 gpm (sync shuttle)
16.7 lpm |
5.4 gpm (power shuttle/hydro)
20.4 lpm | |
Steering press. | 2276 psi
156.9 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position and response control |
optional top-link draft control | |
Rear lift (at ends) | 2800 lbs
1270 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2535 lbs
1149 kg |
Rear Arms | fixed link ends ((sync shuttle) |
telescopic link ends (power shuttle/hydro) | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Mid PTO | independent OptOptional |
Mid PTO Type | 2000 (1.00) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 69.7 inches
177 cm |
Weight | 3169 lbs
1437 kg |
Front tire | 8-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery CCA | 630 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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MT200B Series published in 2005, by AGCO |
Engine
Engine Detail — 91.4 ci / 1.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Iseki E3CD-VTB10 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 91.4 ci
1.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.43x3.30 inches
87 x 84 mm |
Power (net) | 38 hp
28.3 kW |
Power (gross) | 40.1 hp
29.9 kW |
Fuel system | indirect injection |
Air cleaner | dual-stage dry |
Pre-heating | glow plugs |
Compression | 21.7:1 |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Idle RPM | 980-2860 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 7.1 qts
6.7 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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hydrostatic | |
8-speed | |
12-speed partially synchronized with power shuttle |
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (3-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
Oil capacity | 32.8 qts
31.0 L |
With 12.4-24 R1 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — SynchroShuttle
Transmission | SynchroShuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Clutch | mechanical dry disc |
Oil capacity | 32.8 qts
31.0 L |
Four non-synchronized gears in two non-synchronized ranges, with synchronized shuttle shift. | |
With 12.4-24 R1 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — PowerShuttle
Transmission | PowerShuttle |
Type | partially synchronized with power shuttle |
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dry main, wet shuttle |
Oil capacity | 32.8 qts
31.0 L |
Three ranges with four gears each. Transmission can be shifted from forward to reverse on the go, without the clutch. In-range gear changes can be made on the go with the clutch. | |
With 12.4-24 R1 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Challenger MT275B Tires | |
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Ag front | 8-16 |
Ag rear | 12.4-24 |
13.6-24 | |
Lawn/turf front | 27x8.50-15 |
Lawn/turf rear | 41x14.00-20 |
Industrial front | 10-16.5 |
Industrial rear | 14.9-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 69.7 inches
177 cm |
Length | 121 inches
307 cm |
Width | 62.2 inches*Minimum width
157 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 87.4 inches
221 cm |
Ground clearance | 14.1 inches
35 cm |
Front axle | Flange: 48.8 inch length
1239 mm |
Flange rear axle | 44.6 inch length
1132 mm |
Front tread | 45 inches
114 cm |
Challenger MT275B Weight | |
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3169 lbs
1437 kg | |
Max capacity | 6614 lbs
3000 kg |
Max front axle | 3968 lbs
1799 kg |
Max rear axle | 3968 lbs
1799 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
Challenger MH20B Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Challenger MH20B Backhoe |
Transport height | 75 inches
190 cm |
Bucket width | 10 inches
25 cm |
12 inches
30 cm | |
16 inches
40 cm | |
24 inches
60 cm | |
37 inches
93 cm | |
Digging depth | 90 inches
228 cm |
Reach from pivot | 112 inches
284 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 165° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 3250 lbs
1474 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1900 lbs
861 kg |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Challenger MT275B.
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 MT275B Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Challenger MT275B.
Converted Equivalents:
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Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Diesel (net): 38 hp / 28.3 kW; Diesel (gross): 40.1 hp / 29.9 kW
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