Compare/Challenger 1046 vs Challenger MT955B

Challenger 1046 vs Challenger MT955B

Verdict: Challenger 1046 vs Challenger MT955B

The Challenger 1046 and the Challenger MT955B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger 1046 leads on rated power with 421 hp against 405 hp. Challenger 1046 is the lighter machine (14,000 kg vs 17,811 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT955B holds more fuel (1476.2 L vs 799.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger 1046 is the newer design (2017 vs 2007). In short: choose the Challenger 1046 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT955B if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Challenger

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Challenger

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Best match

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Rated power

421 hp

405 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

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic front and rear optionalReference

Variants

1046 Vario

similar Fendt modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

799.8 LReference

1476.2 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

85.2 LReference

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Engine

355.0 kWReference

343.0 kWReference

Displacement

12.4 LReference

15.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

126 x 166 mmReference

137 x 171 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Tier IIIReference

Emission control

selective catalytic reduction with diesel oxidation catalystReference

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Power

355.0 kWReference

343.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

1700Reference

2100Reference

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

769.3 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.96x6.54 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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297.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Compression

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18:1Reference

Max power

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297.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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301.8 kWReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

313.9 kWReference

287.1 kWReference

Type

load sensingReference

full power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Rear Type

IVReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

PTO (tested)

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336.4 kWReference

Rear valves

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4 to 6Reference

Total flow

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223.3 lpmReference

Rear lift

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8845 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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324.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

329 cmReference

394 cmReference

Weight

14000 kgReference

17811 kgReference

Length

615 cmReference

756 cmReference

Width

275 cmReference

508 cmReference

Height (cab)

344 cmReference

383 cmReference

Ground clearance

48 cmReference

44 cmReference

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

Ag front

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710/70R42Reference

Ag rear

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710/70R42Reference

Shipping weight

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17811 kgReference

Max weight

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24494 kgReference

Front axle

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145 mmReference

Rear axle

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145 mmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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185Reference

Batteries

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4Reference

Battery CCA

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1000Reference

Transmission

AccuDriveReference

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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 discsReference

General

Make & Model

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Country of manufacturer

GermanyReference

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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

476 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

421 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

Height Over Cab

356.9 cmReference

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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

750/75R46 AgReference

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Rear wheel tread range

199.9 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

650/65R38 AgReference

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Front Wheel tread range

210.1 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

availableReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

trueReference

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Test results

Fuel use

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97.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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23212 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.