Compare/Challenger 1042 vs Challenger MT845

Challenger 1042 vs Challenger MT845

Verdict: Challenger 1042 vs Challenger MT845

The Challenger 1042 and the Challenger MT845 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger 1042 leads on rated power with 386 hp against 380 hp. Challenger 1042 is the lighter machine (14,000 kg vs 18,144 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 2002). In short: choose the Challenger 1042 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT845 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

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Challenger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

386 hp

380 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

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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283.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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222.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

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283.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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16.0:1Reference

Max power

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222.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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251.9 kWReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

287.8 kWReference

233.4 kWReference

Type

load sensingReference

full power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Rear Type

IVReference

IVNReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

PTO (tested)

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293.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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264.9 LReference

Rear valves

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4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

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223.3 lpmReference

SCV flow

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113.6 lpmReference

Rear lift

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8845 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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272.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

329 cmReference

299 cmReference

Weight

14000 kgReference

18144 kgReference

Length

615 cmReference

675 cmReference

Width

275 cmReference

360 cmReference

Height (cab)

344 cmReference

350 cmReference

Ground clearance

48 cmReference

47 cmReference

Front tread

210 cmReference

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Rear tread

199 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

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352 cmReference

Gauge

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228 to 325 cmReference

Shipping

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18144 kgReference

Ballasted

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22680 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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160Reference

Batteries

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3Reference

Transmission

AccuDriveReference

CaterpillarReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 4 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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Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

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

264.9 LReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

83.3 LReference

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Fuel

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1249.0 LReference

Max capacity

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27216 kgReference

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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MT845 Serial Numbers

2002

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BPP20000Reference

2003

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BPP30000Reference

2004

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BPP40000Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame.Reference

Challenger MT845 Tracks

Test results

Fuel use

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71.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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17350 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.