Compare/Challenger 1050 vs Challenger MT845E

Challenger 1050 vs Challenger MT845E

Verdict: Challenger 1050 vs Challenger MT845E

The Challenger 1050 and the Challenger MT845E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Challenger 1050 leads on rated power with 453 hp against 450 hp. Challenger 1050 is the lighter machine (14,000 kg vs 19,321 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Challenger MT845E holds more fuel (1249.0 L vs 799.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Challenger 1050 is the newer design (2017 vs 2014). In short: choose the Challenger 1050 for outright pulling power, or the Challenger MT845E 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

453 hp

450 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

Steering

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power differentialReference

Variants

1050 Vario

similar Fendt modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

799.8 LReference

1249.0 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

85.2 LReference

115.4 LReference

Engine

385.5 kWReference

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Displacement

12.4 LReference

16.8 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

385.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1700Reference

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil change

500 hReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

6 CylinderReference

12 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

802.9 kgReference

727.6 kgReference

Bore and stroke

4.96x6.54 inchesReference

4.370x5.709 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine (gross)

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335.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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241.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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335.6 kWReference

Maximum Power

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362.4 kWReference

Torque

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2175.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Max power

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241.8 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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275.7 kWReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

337.8 kWReference

272.2 kWReference

Type

load sensingReference

full power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Rear Type

IVReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

PTO (tested)

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314.4 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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8845 kgReference

Drawbar

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Cat. 5Reference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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314.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

329 cmReference

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Weight

14000 kgReference

19321 kgReference

Length

615 cmReference

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Width

275 cmReference

91 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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Front axle

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BarReference

Gauge

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228 to 325 cmReference

Shipping

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19321 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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5670 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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300 (2x 150)Reference

Batteries

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4Reference

Battery CCA

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1000Reference

Battery options

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4Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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1,000 CCAReference

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 - 16R and 4RReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Track Drive type

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4WDReference

General

Make & Model

Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference

Cruise control

AvailableReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Country of manufacturer

GermanyReference

USAReference

Drawbar category

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Cat. 4, Cat. 5Reference

Front Axle Type

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BarReference

Capacities

Capacity

756.7 ciReference

1,027.5 ciReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

83.3 LReference

115.5 LReference

Max capacity

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25362 kgReference

Power

Max Power

517 hpReference

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Rated Power

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450 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

453 hpReference

365 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic wet discReference

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Steering type

PowerReference

power differentialReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

load sensingReference

closed center pressure flow compensatedReference

Remote Valves

up to 6 valvesReference

4 to 6 valvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

CategorY IV/IVNReference

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Capacity Valves

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48 valveReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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8,845 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

356.9 cmReference

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Overall Width

300.2 cmReference

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Overall weight

14,847.9 kgReference

19,321.2 kgReference

Rear Axle Length

300 cmReference

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Track width

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91.4 cmReference

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

TrueReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Cab standard with air-conditioningReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

Challenger MT845E Tracks

Test results

Fuel use

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90.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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20492 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.