Compare/Challenger 1042 vs Challenger MT765E

Challenger 1042 vs Challenger MT765E

Verdict: Challenger 1042 vs Challenger MT765E

The Challenger 1042 and the Challenger MT765E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger 1042 leads on rated power with 386 hp against 375 hp. Challenger MT765E is the lighter machine (13,667 kg vs 14,000 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 658.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger 1042 is the newer design (2017 vs 2014). In short: choose the Challenger 1042 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT765E 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

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Challenger

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Rated power

386 hp

375 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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electro-hydraulic differentialReference

Variants

1042 Vario

similar Fendt modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

799.8 LReference

942.5 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

85.2 LReference

87.1 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

Emission control

selective catalytic reduction with diesel oxidation catalystReference

selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

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

No of Cylinders

6 CylinderReference

7 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

1,700 RPMReference

2,100 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

Tier IV | selective catalytic reductionReference

Tier IV || selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

702.6 kgReference

605.1 kgReference

Bore and stroke

4.96x6.54 inchesReference

4.370x5.709 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine (gross)

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279.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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202.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

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279.6 kWReference

Maximum Power

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302.0 kWReference

Torque

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1808.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Max power

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202.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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232.6 kWReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

287.8 kWReference

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Type

load sensingReference

full power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Rear Type

IVReference

IVN/IIIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

PTO (tested)

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266.3 kWReference

Valves

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4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

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321.7 lpmReference

SCV flow

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136.3 lpmReference

Rear lift

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7257 kgReference

Drawbar

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Cat. 3 optionalReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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256.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

329 cmReference

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Weight

14000 kgReference

13667 kgReference

Length

615 cmReference

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Width

275 cmReference

86 cmReference

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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Gauge

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304 to 406 cmReference

Shipping

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13667 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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5443 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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300 (2x 150amp)Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery options

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2Reference

Transmission

AccuDriveReference

CaterpillarReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

infinite forward and reverseReference

Caterpillar - 16F and 4RReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

Track Drive type

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4WDReference

General

Make & Model

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Cruise control

trueReference

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SCV control

joystickReference

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Drawbar category

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Cat. 4 standard | Cat. 3 optionalReference

Drawbar Maximum vertical load

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5,443.1 kgReference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

Capacities

Capacity

756.7 ciReference

598 ciReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

83.3 LReference

87.1 LReference

Max capacity

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17690 kgReference

Power

Max Power

435 hpReference

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Rated Power

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375 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

386 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

PowerReference

electro-hydraulic differentialReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

load sensingReference

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Remote Valves

up to 6 valvesReference

4 to 6 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IV/IVNReference

Category IVN/IIIReference

Capacity Valves

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28 ValvesReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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7,257.5 kgReference

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

13,667.2 kgReference

Rear Axle Length

300 cmReference

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Track width

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86.4 cmReference

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

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Cab standard.Reference

Seat Suspension

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TrueReference

Challenger MT765E Tracks

Test results

Fuel use

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74.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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13651 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.