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Challenger 1038 vs Challenger MT945C

Verdict: Challenger 1038 vs Challenger MT945C

The Challenger 1038 and the Challenger MT945C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT945C leads on rated power with 363 hp against 350 hp. Challenger 1038 is the lighter machine (14,000 kg vs 17,811 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT945C holds more fuel (1476.2 L vs 799.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger 1038 is the newer design (2017 vs 2009). In short: choose the Challenger MT945C for outright pulling power, or the Challenger 1038 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Challenger 1038 Tractor
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Challenger MT945C Tractor
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
350 hp
363 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic front and rear optionalReference
Variants
1038 Vario
similar Fendt modelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
799.8 LReference
1476.2 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
85.2 LReference
Engine
295.3 kWReference
328.1 kWReference
Displacement
12.4 LReference
15.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
126 x 166 mmReference
137 x 171 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Tier IIIReference
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction with diesel oxidation catalystReference
Power
295.3 kWReference
328.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
1700Reference
2100Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil change
500 hReference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
6 CylinderReference
6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
1,700 RPMReference
2,100 RPMReference
Emissions compliance
Tier IV | selective catalytic reductionReference
Tier IIIReference
Engine torque at rated speed
635.5 kgReference
Bore and stroke
4.96x6.54 inchesReference
5.4x6.75 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Drawbar (tested)
277.9 kWReference
Max power
277.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
271.0 kWReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
261.0 kWReference
268.5 kWReference
Type
load sensingReference
full power shiftReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Rear Type
IVReference
IVReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
PTO (tested)
310.4 kWReference
Valves
4 to 6Reference
Pump flow
136.3 lpmReference
Total flow
223.3 lpmReference
Rear lift
8845 kgReference
Power at rated PTO speed
285.6 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
329 cmReference
394 cmReference
Weight
14000 kgReference
17811 kgReference
Length
615 cmReference
756 cmReference
Width
275 cmReference
487 cmReference
Height (cab)
344 cmReference
383 cmReference
Ground clearance
48 cmReference
Front tread
210 cmReference
Rear tread
199 cmReference
Front tire
710/70R42Reference
Rear tire
710/70R42Reference
Ag front
480/80R46Reference
Ag rear
480/80R46Reference
Shipping weight
17811 kgReference
Max weight
22680 kgReference
Front axle
144 by 2997 mmReference
Bar rear axle
144 by 2997 mmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
185Reference
Batteries
4Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
Total cold cranking amps
1,000 CCAReference
Transmission
Transmission
AccuDriveReference
Caterpillar PowershiftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission Type
CVTReference
PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
infinite F and infinite RReference
Powershift -16F and 4RReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
4WDReference
Track Drive type
inboard planetaryReference
General
Make & Model
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Cruise control
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
SCV control
joystickReference
Country of manufacturer
GermanyReference
USAReference
Rear Axle Type
Bar 5.7 by 118 inchesReference
Front Axle Type
Bar: 5.7 by 118 inchesReference
Capacities
Capacity
756.7 ciReference
923 ciReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
83.3 LReference
Power
Max Power
396 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power
350 hpReference
360 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
1,000 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
Hydraulic wet discReference
Steering type
PowerReference
Articulated powerReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
load sensingReference
closed center pressure-flow compensatedReference
Remote Valves
up to 6 valvesReference
4 to 6 valvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IV/IVNReference
Category III/IVN, IVReference
Capacity Valves
24 valveReference
Pump Rated Output (total)
59 gpmReference
Maximum operating pressure
2,900 psiReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
8,845 kgReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Length
614.7 cmReference
756.9 cmReference
Overall Width
300.2 cmReference
487.7 cmReference
Overall weight
14,847.9 kgReference
17,810.7 kgReference
Rear Axle Length
300 cmReference
Height Over Cab
383.5 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
420/85R38 AgReference
710/70R42Reference
Front Wheel Type
420/85R38 AgReference
710/70R42Reference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Seat Suspension
TRUEReference
Test results
Fuel use
93.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
22568 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.

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