Challenger 1042

The Challenger 1042 is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 756.7 ci 12.4 L engine. The rated power output is 435 hp 324.4 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 $441,666 in 2019

Challenger 1042 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 1042 Transmission
continuously-variable transmission
Transmission details ...

Challenger 1042 Power
Engine (gross)	435 hp 324.4 kW
PTO (claimed)	386 hp 287.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)	348.5 hp 259.9 kW
PTO (tested)	410.1 hp 305.8 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)	435 hp 324.4 kW
Rated RPM	1700
Torque	1549 lb-ft 2100.4 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 1042 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 3105
Diesel CVT 4WD July 2017 - November 2017, Link: OCED Tractor Test 3105 file
PTO performance
Max power	410.1 hp 305.8 kW
Fuel use	19.4 gal/hour 73.4 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	409.5 hp 305.4 kW
Fuel use	19.9 gal/hour 75.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	408.7 hp 304.8 kW
Fuel use	19.6 gal/hour 74.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	348.5 hp 259.9 kW
Fuel use	20.1 gal/hour 76.1 l/hour
Pull at 9.1KPH
Max pull	34110 lbs 15472 kg
Pull at 4.9KPH

Photos

Challenger 1042 tractor photo