Massey same as Challenger(Cat)

steelplayer · Apr 20, 2006

Hi All, I have been shopping for a tractor, and had almost decided on the Challenger model MT265. It looks like the massey 1500 series is the same tractor, for about 3000-3500 less. Is this correct?? Is there any reason to pay that much more?...Thanks Danny

MrSteve · Apr 21, 2006

As far as I know it is is the same. 3,500 less? Wow.

Just make sure you are seeing everything. Same trans and so on. I just can't see how they would sell the "same" tractor but diff color for that much less.

jeepcj7 · Apr 21, 2006

The CAT B series is the same as the MF1500 series. If there is no B after the CAT model number, then its the same as the MF1400 series except for the hood.

steelplayer · Apr 21, 2006

Thanks for the replies. The challenger is sold by the cat dealer here, and maybe that is why the price is higher. I am going to try and get a hold of the Challenger salesman again, and see what he says about the pricing. It is the MT265B. Thanks for the clarification. Danny

spb1971 · Apr 21, 2006

Why not buy the Massey?

steelplayer · Apr 21, 2006

Gonna go look at the Massey Sat morn. 1533 or 1540. FWIW, Cat dealer said....Yep they are higher, and yep same tractor...Go Figure...Danny

havenlane · Apr 24, 2006

The nice thing about it is, you can't go wrong either way, yellow or red! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I have the MT265B (about 80 hrs) and have to say that it has been able to handle everything that I have been able to throw at it. The only thing I would wish for is the 12 speed synchro instead of the 8 speed that I have. It hasn't been a downer at all, but I always like to have more options... /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif Have a great time deciding, and give a yell if you need help.