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Challenger MT285

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farm2003 - 2005Ended

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May 10, 2026

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Engine power40.1 hp
PTO power32.4 hp
Weight3174 lbs
Displacement91.40 ci / 1.500 L
Transmissionhydrostatic
Actual manufacturerIseki
Built inMatsuyama, Japan

Overview

Manufacturer: Challenger

Actual manufacturer: Iseki

Model: MT285

Series: Not available

Type: farm

Subtype: Compact Utility tractor

Production status: Ended

Production years: 2003 - 2005

Built in: Matsuyama, Japan

Model Specs

Weight range: 3174 lbs

Fuel tank: 7.9 gal / 29.9 L

DEF capacity: Not available / Not available

Engine

Power: 40.1 hp

Fuel type: diesel

Cylinders: 3

Displacement: 91.40 ci / 1.500 L

Torque: Not available / Not available

Torque RPM: Not available

Dimensions & Weight

Operating weight: Not available

Length: 308 cm

Width: 153 cm

Height: Not available

Height (ROPS): 236 cm

Height (cab): Not available

Wheelbase: 173 cm

Ground clearance: Not available

Front tire: 8-16

Rear tire: 13.6-24

Transmission

Type: hydrostatic

Name: Transmission

Gears: infinite forward and reverse (3-range)

Forward gears: Not available

Reverse gears: Not available

Ranges: Not available

PTO

Claimed power: 32.4 hp / 24.2 kW

Rear PTO type: independent

Rear PTO clutch: wet disc

Rear PTO shaft: 540 (1.375)

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: 2100 lbs / 952 kg

Front hitch: Not available

Front lift: Not available / Not available

Hydraulics

Pump flow: 7.7 gpm / 29.1 lpm

Total flow: 12.2 gpm / 46.2 lpm

Rear valves: Not available

Mid valves: Not available

System: 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; steering flow: 4.5 gpm | 17.0 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 (5)

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Cutting width: 72 in / 182 cm

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Dump angle: 30 °

Rollback angle: 16 °

Reach dumped: 22.5 in / 57 cm

Height (pin): 98 in / 248 cm

Clearance dumped: 80 in / 203 cm