Challenger MT285
The Challenger MT285 is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 91.4 ci 1.5 L engine. The rated power output is 40.1 hp 29.9 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (3-range). Operating weight: 3,174 lbs 1439 kg.
Engine Power
40.1 hp
29.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.9 gal
29.9 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Operating Weight
3,174 lbs
1439 kg
Challenger MT285 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 2003 - 2005
MT200 SeriesCompact Utility tractorIseki built |
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2003 - 2005 | |
MT200 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Iseki built | |
2003 - 2005 | |
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MT200 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Iseki built |
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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1440 | similar Massey Ferguson model |
Challenger MT285 Engine | |
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Iseki 1.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 7.9 gal
29.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
Challenger MT285 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 40.1 hp
29.9 kW |
Gear PTO (claimed) | 32.4 hp
24.2 kW |
Hydro PTO (claimed) | 31.7 hp
23.6 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2130 psi
146.9 bar |
Pump flow | 7.7 gpm
29.1 lpm |
Total flow | 12.2 gpm (gear)
46.2 lpm |
9.6 gpm (hydro)
36.3 lpm | |
Steering flow | 4.5 gpm
17.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
draft control OptOptional | |
Rear lift (at ends) | 2,755 lbs (gear)
1249 kg |
2,866 lbs (hydro)
1300 kg | |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2,100 lbs (gear)
952 kg |
1,940 lbs (hydro)
879 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Mid PTO | independent OptOptional |
Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 68.5 inches
173 cm |
Weight | 3,174 lbs
1439 kg |
Front tire | 8-16 |
Rear tire | 13.6-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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MT200 - Serious Machines with big tractor performance published in 2002, by AGCO |
Engine
![]() | 2003 - 2005
MT200 SeriesCompact Utility tractorIseki built |
|---|---|
2003 - 2005 | |
MT200 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Iseki built | |
2003 - 2005 | |
|---|---|
MT200 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Iseki built |
Engine Detail — 91.4 ci / 1.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Iseki |
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 (gross) | 40.1 hp
29.9 kW |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
![]() | 2003 - 2005
MT200 SeriesCompact Utility tractorIseki built |
|---|---|
2003 - 2005 | |
MT200 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Iseki built | |
2003 - 2005 | |
|---|---|
MT200 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Iseki built |
Transmission options | |
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16-speed power shuttle | |
hydrostatic |
Transmission — 16 forward and reverse power shuttle
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Four synchronized gears (1-4) in four ranges with power shuttle. | |
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (3-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
Dimensions
![]() | 2003 - 2005
MT200 SeriesCompact Utility tractorIseki built |
|---|---|
2003 - 2005 | |
MT200 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Iseki built | |
2003 - 2005 | |
|---|---|
MT200 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Iseki built |
Challenger MT285 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6-24 |
Lawn/turf front | 212/80D-15 |
Lawn/turf rear | 355/80D-20 |
Lawn/turf front | 305R343 |
Lawn/turf rear | 610R470 |
Industrial front | 25x8.50-14 |
Industrial rear | 15-19.5 |
Industrial front | 10-16.5 |
Industrial rear | 14.9-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 68.5 inches
173 cm |
Length | 121.5 inches
308 cm |
Width | 60.6 inches
153 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 93.2 inches
236 cm |
Height (Folded ROPS) | 70.8 inches
179 cm |
Weight | 3,174 lbs
1439 kg |
Front tread | 44 inches
111 cm |
Rear tread | 45 to 56.8 inches
114 to 144 cm |
Attachments
![]() | 2003 - 2005
MT200 SeriesCompact Utility tractorIseki built |
|---|---|
2003 - 2005 | |
MT200 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Iseki built | |
2003 - 2005 | |
|---|---|
MT200 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Iseki built |
Attachment overview | |
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72" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
72" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Challenger MG716 |
3-blade | |
Cutting width | 72 inches
182 cm |
Challenger MH20 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Challenger MH20 Backhoe |
Transport height | 72.8 inches
184 cm |
Bucket width | 10 inches
25 cm |
12 inches
30 cm | |
16 inches
40 cm | |
24 inches
60 cm | |
37 inches
93 cm | |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 96 inches
243 cm |
Reach from pivot | 112.2 inches
284 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 165° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Photos
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