Challenger 1038

The Challenger 1038 is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 756.7 ci 12.4 L engine. The rated power output is 396 hp 295.3 kW. Transmission: Accu-VT. Operating weight: 32734 lbs 14848 kg.

Overview

	2017 - 2021 1000 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2017 - 2021
1000 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Marktoberdoft, Germany
Original price was $415,699 in 2019

Challenger 1038 Engine
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
continuously-variable transmission
Transmission details ...

Challenger 1038 Power
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
Four-wheel drive
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Auto-Guide; AccuField Command; AgControl

Hydraulics
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
Rear Type	IV/IVN
Rear lift (at ends)	18631 lbs 8451 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000/1000E

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	130 inches 330 cm
Weight	32734 lbs 14848 kg
Front tire	420/85R38
Rear tire	420/85R38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	320 *Two 160A alternators.
Batteries	2
Battery volts	12

References
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
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
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
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