Compare/Challenger 1038 vs Challenger MT835B

Challenger 1038 vs Challenger MT835B

Verdict: Challenger 1038 vs Challenger MT835B

The Challenger 1038 and the Challenger MT835B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 350 hp. Challenger 1038 is the lighter machine (14,000 kg vs 41,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT835B holds more fuel (1154.4 L vs 799.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger 1038 is the newer design (2017 vs 2005). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

350 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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electro-hydraulic powerReference

Variants

1038 Vario

similar Fendt modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

799.8 LReference

1249.0 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

85.2 LReference

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Engine

295.3 kWReference

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Displacement

12.4 LReference

15.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

126 x 166 mmReference

137 x 172 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Tier IIIReference

Emission control

selective catalytic reduction with diesel oxidation catalystReference

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Power

295.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1700Reference

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil change

500 hReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

6 CylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

1,700 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IV | selective catalytic reductionReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

635.5 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.96x6.54 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine (gross)

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261.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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206.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

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261.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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16.5:1Reference

Torque

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1709.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1250Reference

Max power

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206.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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233.4 kWReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

261.0 kWReference

216.3 kWReference

Type

load sensingReference

full power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Rear Type

IVReference

III/IVNReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

PTO (tested)

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270.6 kWReference

Rear valves

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4 to 6Reference

Total flow

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223.3 lpmReference

Rear lift

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8845 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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254.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

329 cmReference

299 cmReference

Weight

14000 kgReference

41000 to 43420 poundsReference

Length

615 cmReference

675 cmReference

Width

275 cmReference

357 cmReference

Height (cab)

344 cmReference

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Ground clearance

48 cmReference

36 cmReference

Front tread

210 cmReference

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Rear tread

199 cmReference

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Height

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350 cmReference

Shipping

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18597 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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185Reference

Batteries

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4Reference

Battery CCA

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1000Reference

Transmission

AccuDriveReference

Cat PowershiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

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forward and reverse options

infinite F and infinite RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

General

Make & Model

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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SCV control

joystickReference

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Country of manufacturer

GermanyReference

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Capacities

Capacity

756.7 ciReference

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

83.3 LReference

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Max capacity

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22680 kgReference

Power

Max Power

396 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

350 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic wet discReference

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Steering type

PowerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

load sensingReference

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Remote Valves

up to 6 valvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IV/IVNReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

614.7 cmReference

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Overall Width

300.2 cmReference

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Overall weight

14,847.9 kgReference

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Rear Axle Length

300 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

420/85R38 AgReference

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Front Wheel Type

420/85R38 AgReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Challenger MT835B Tracks

Test results

Fuel use

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76.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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19278 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.