Compare/Challenger 1042 vs Challenger MT738

Challenger 1042 vs Challenger MT738

Verdict: Challenger 1042 vs Challenger MT738

The Challenger 1042 and the Challenger MT738 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger 1042 leads on rated power with 386 hp against 374 hp. Challenger 1042 is the lighter machine (14,000 kg vs 15,169 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger 1042 holds more fuel (799.8 L vs 681.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger MT738 is the newer design (2018 vs 2017). In short: choose the Challenger 1042 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT738 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

374 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Pull at 3.52KPHReference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Variants

1042 Vario

similar Fendt modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

799.8 LReference

972.7 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

85.2 LReference

79.5 LReference

Engine

324.4 kWReference

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Displacement

12.4 LReference

9.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

126 x 166 mmReference

111 x 145 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

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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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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278.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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201.5 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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278.9 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Power at rated engine speed

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242.1 kWReference

Max power

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201.5 kWReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

287.8 kWReference

211.8 kWReference

Type

load sensingReference

infinitely-variable transmissionReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

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Rear Type

IVReference

III/IVNReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

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PTO (tested)

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242.1 kWReference

Valves

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4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

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439.1 lpmReference

Rear lift

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8618 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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241.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

329 cmReference

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Weight

14000 kgReference

15169 kgReference

Length

615 cmReference

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Width

275 cmReference

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Height (cab)

344 cmReference

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Ground clearance

48 cmReference

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Front tread

210 cmReference

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Rear tread

199 cmReference

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Max weight

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18597 kgReference

Front axle

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BarReference

Gauge

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182 to 304 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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Transmission

AccuDriveReference

Accu-VTReference

Gears

infinite forward and 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

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

83.3 LReference

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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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Test results

Fuel use

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64.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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15461 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.