Compare/Challenger 1042 vs Challenger MT955E

Challenger 1042 vs Challenger MT955E

Verdict: Challenger 1042 vs Challenger MT955E

The Challenger 1042 and the Challenger MT955E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger MT955E leads on rated power with 400 hp against 386 hp. Challenger 1042 is the lighter machine (14,000 kg vs 21,546 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT955E holds more fuel (1514.0 L vs 799.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger 1042 is the newer design (2017 vs 2014). In short: choose the Challenger MT955E for outright pulling power, or the Challenger 1042 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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Best match

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Rated power

386 hp

400 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Variants

1042 Vario

similar Fendt modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

799.8 LReference

1514.0 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

85.2 LReference

196.8 LReference

Engine

324.4 kWReference

372.9 kWReference

Displacement

12.4 LReference

16.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

126 x 166 mmReference

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Emissions

Tier IVReference

Emission control

selective catalytic reduction with diesel oxidation catalystReference

selective catalytic reductionReference

Power

324.4 kWReference

372.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

1700Reference

1900Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil change

500 hReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

6 CylinderReference

12 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

1,700 RPMReference

1,900 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

Tier IV | selective catalytic reductionReference

Tier IV || selective catalytic reductionReference

Engine torque at rated speed

702.6 kgReference

789.3 kgReference

Bore and stroke

4.96x6.54 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Maximum Power

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399.7 kWReference

Torque

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2359.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

287.8 kWReference

298.3 kWReference

Type

load sensingReference

power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Rear Type

IVReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

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Valves

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4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

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321.7 lpmReference

SCV flow

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140.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

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8845 kgReference

Drawbar

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Cat. 4Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

329 cmReference

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Weight

14000 kgReference

21546 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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Front tire

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710/70R42Reference

Rear tire

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710/70R42Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 710/70R42. Rear: 710/70R42Reference

Rear axle

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144 mmReference

Shipping

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21546 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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4536 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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300Reference

Batteries

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4Reference

Battery options

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4Reference

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

16 F and 4 RReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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inboard planetaryReference

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. 5Reference

Drawbar Maximum vertical load

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12,500 IbsReference

Rear Axle Type

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14.5 cmReference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

Capacities

Capacity

756.7 ciReference

1,025 ciReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

83.3 LReference

196.8 LReference

Max capacity

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24494 kgReference

Power

Max Power

435 hpReference

536 hpReference

Rated Power

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500 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

386 hpReference

400 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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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 6Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IV/IVNReference

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Capacity Valves

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48 valvesReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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8,845 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

21,545.6 kgReference

Rear Axle Length

300 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

420/85R38 AgReference

710/70R42 agReference

Front Wheel Type

420/85R38 AgReference

710/70R42 agReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.