Compare/Challenger 1042 vs Challenger 85D

Challenger 1042 vs Challenger 85D

Verdict: Challenger 1042 vs Challenger 85D

The Challenger 1042 and the Challenger 85D are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger 1042 leads on rated power with 386 hp against 370 hp. Challenger 1042 is the lighter machine (14,000 kg vs 15,528 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger 1042 is the newer design (2017 vs 1996). In short: choose the Challenger 1042 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger 85D 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

386 hp

370 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Challenger (a part of Caterpillar)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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hydrostatic differential steeringReference

Variants

1042 Vario

similar Fendt modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

799.8 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

85.2 LReference

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Engine

324.4 kWReference

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Displacement

12.4 LReference

11.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

126 x 166 mmReference

130 x 150 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

selective catalytic reduction with diesel oxidation catalystReference

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Power

324.4 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

702.6 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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275.9 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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197.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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202.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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275.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elements with aspiratorReference

Pre-heating

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block heaterReference

Oil capacity

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56.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

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75.7 LReference

Max power

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202.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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233.0 kWReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

287.8 kWReference

237.1 kWReference

Type

load sensingReference

full power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

189.6 barReference

Rear Type

IVReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

PTO (tested)

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249.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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109.8 LReference

Valves

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4Reference

Pump flow

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132.5 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2050Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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237.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

329 cmReference

271 cmReference

Weight

14000 kgReference

15528 kgReference

Length

615 cmReference

589 cmReference

Width

275 cmReference

304 cmReference

Height (cab)

344 cmReference

325 cmReference

Ground clearance

48 cmReference

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Front tread

210 cmReference

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Rear tread

199 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

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365 cmReference

Operating weight

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15528 kgReference

Gauge

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228 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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145Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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900Reference

Transmission

AccuDriveReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

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forward and reverse options

infinite forward and reverseReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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General

Make & Model

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

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Cruise control

trueReference

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SCV control

joystickReference

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Capacities

Capacity

756.7 ciReference

109.8 LReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

83.3 LReference

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Fuel

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768.4 LReference

Power

Max Power

435 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

386 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

615.7 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 85D Tracks

Option

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35-inch trackReference

Length on ground

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272 cmReference

Area on ground

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4.8 m²Reference

Ground pressure

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0.3 barReference

Test results

Fuel use

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61.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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16011 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.