Challenger 1038
The Challenger 1038 is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 756.7 ci 12.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 396 hp / 295.3 kW. Transmission: Accu-VT. Operating weight: 32734 lbs 14848 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 396 hp / 295.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
211 gal
798.6 L
Transmission
Accu-VT
Operating Weight
32734 lbs
14848 kg
Overview
 | 2017 - 2021
1000 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1000 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of AGCO) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Marktoberdoft, Germany | |
Original price was $415,699 in 2019 | |
Challenger 1038 Engine | |
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MAN 12.4L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 211 gal
798.6 L |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 22 gal
83.3 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Challenger 1038 Transmission | |
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continuously-variable transmission | |
Transmission details ...  |
Challenger 1038 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 396 hp
295.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 350 hp
261.0 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 316.1 hp
235.7 kW |
PTO (tested) | 368.6 hp
274.9 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Auto-Guide; AccuField Command; AgControl |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | load-sensing |
Valves | up to 6 |
Pump flow | 58 gpm
219.5 lpm |
113.5 gpm*Optional, with additional 55.5GPM pump.
429.6 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | IV/IVN |
Rear lift (at ends) | 18631 lbs
8451 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000/1000E |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 130 inches
330 cm |
Weight | 32734 lbs
14848 kg |
Front tire | 420/85R38 |
Rear tire | 420/85R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 320 *Two 160A alternators. |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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1000 Series published in 2016, by Caterpillar |
Engine
Engine Detail — 756.7 ci / 12.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | MAN |
Configuration | variable-geometry turbocharger diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 756.7 ci
12.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.96x6.54 inches
126 x 166 mm |
Emissions | Tier IV |
Emission control | selective catalytic reduction |
Rated Power (gross) | 396 hp
295.3 kW |
Rated RPM | 1700 |
Torque | 1401 lb-ft
1899.8 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1450 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 24 |
Transmission
Transmission — Accu-VT
Transmission | Accu-VT |
Type | continuously-variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Challenger 1038 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 420/85R38. Rear: 420/85R38 |
Optional tires (ag) | Front: 650/65R38. Rear: 750/75R46 |
Front: 650/65R34. Rear: | |
Front: 710/75R42. Rear: | |
Front: 710/60R38. Rear: 900/65R46 | |
Front: 380/85R46. Rear: 480/95R50 (duals) | |
Front: 320/90R42. Rear: 480/80R50 (duals) | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 130 inches
330 cm |
Length | 242 inches
614 cm |
Width | 118.2 inches
300 cm |
Shipping weight | 32734 lbs
14848 kg |
Max weight | 50706 lbs
23000 kg |
Bar rear axle | 118.1 inch length
2999 mm |
Bar rear axle | 98.4 inch length
2499 mm |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 3100 | |
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Diesel CVT 4WD
July 2017 - August 2017,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 3100 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 368.6 hp
274.9 kW |
Fuel use | 17.7 gal/hour
67.0 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 365.3 hp
272.4 kW |
Fuel use | 18.1 gal/hour
68.5 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 367.3 hp
273.9 kW |
Fuel use | 17.9 gal/hour
67.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 316.1 hp
235.7 kW |
Fuel use | 18.5 gal/hour
70.0 l/hour |
Pull at 9KPH | |
Max pull | 33205 lbs
15061 kg |
Pull at 5.25KPH | |
Photos
Challenger 1038 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Challenger 1038 based on its 396 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Challenger 1038.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.2 hrs
Approximately 10.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (211 gal / 798.7 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~20.6 gal/hr (77.9 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Challenger 1038 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Challenger 1038.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)396 hp
Kilowatts (kW)295.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)401.5 PS
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