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Challenger MT297

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farm2003 - 2004Ended

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May 10, 2026

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Engine power55.3 hp
PTO power45.6 hp
Weight3878 lbs
Displacement173.00 ci / 2.800 L
Transmissionmechanical shuttle
Actual manufacturerIseki

Overview

Manufacturer: Challenger

Actual manufacturer: Iseki

Model: MT297

Series: Not available

Type: farm

Subtype: Compact Utility tractor

Production status: Ended

Production years: 2003 - 2004

Built in: Not available

Model Specs

Weight range: 3878 lbs

Fuel tank: 12.7 gal / 48.1 L

DEF capacity: Not available / Not available

Engine

Power: 55.3 hp

Fuel type: diesel

Cylinders: 4

Displacement: 173.00 ci / 2.800 L

Torque: Not available / Not available

Torque RPM: Not available

Dimensions & Weight

Operating weight: Not available

Length: 347 cm

Width: 181 cm

Height: Not available

Height (ROPS): 242 cm

Height (cab): Not available

Wheelbase: 187 cm

Ground clearance: Not available

Front tire: 9.5-16

Rear tire: 13.6-28

Transmission

Type: mechanical shuttle

Name: Transmission

Gears: 12 forward and reverse

Forward gears: 12

Reverse gears: 12

Ranges: Not available

PTO

Claimed power: 45.6 hp / 34 kW

Rear PTO type: independent

Rear PTO clutch: wet disc

Rear PTO shaft: 540

Rear PTO RPM: Not available

Front PTO type: Not available

Front PTO clutch: Not available

Front PTO shaft: Not available

Front PTO RPM: Not available

Hitch

Rear type: I

Rear lift: 2600 lbs / 1179 kg

Front hitch: Not available

Front lift: Not available / Not available

Hydraulics

Pump flow: 11.4 gpm / 43.1 lpm

Total flow: 17.3 gpm / 65.5 lpm

Rear valves: Not available

Mid valves: Not available

System: type: open center; pressure: 2600 psi | 179.3 bar; pump flow: 11.4 gpm | 43.1 lpm; total flow: 17.3 gpm | 65.5 lpm; steering flow: 5.9 gpm | 22.3 lpm

Mechanical

Drive: 4WD

Final drives: Not available

Differential lock: mechanical rear

Steering: Power steering

Brakes: Wet disc brakes

Cab: Two-post folding ROPS.

Electrical

Ground: negative

Charging system: alternator

Charging amps: Not available

Battery volts: 12 V

Attachments (2)

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loader — ML40 Loader — loader

Dump angle: 43 °

Rollback angle: 15 °

Reach dumped: 37 in / 93 cm

Height (pin): 99.75 in / 253 cm

Clearance dumped: 80.5 in / 204 cm