Challenger 1046

The Challenger 1046 is a tractor produced by Challenger. It is equipped with a 756.7 ci 12.4 L engine. The rated power output is 476 hp 355.0 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 $418,820 in 2019

Challenger 1046 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 1046 Transmission
continuously-variable transmission
Transmission details ...

Challenger 1046 Power
Engine (gross)	476 hp 355.0 kW
PTO (claimed)	421 hp 313.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)	382.7 hp 285.4 kW
PTO (tested)	443.0 hp 330.3 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	650/65R38
Rear tire	750/75R46
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)	476 hp 355.0 kW
Rated RPM	1700
Torque	1696 lb-ft 2299.8 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 1046 Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 650/65R38. Rear: 750/75R46
Optional tires (ag)	Front: 650/65R34. Rear: 710/75R42
	Front: 710/60R38. Rear: 900/65R46

Dimensions
Wheelbase	130 inches 330 cm
Length	242 inches 614 cm
Width	118.2 inches 300 cm
Height (cab)	140.5 inches 356 cm
Shipping weight	32734 lbs 14848 kg
Max weight	50706 lbs 23000 kg
Ground clearance	23.6 inches 59 cm
Bar rear axle	118.1 inch length 2999 mm
Bar rear axle	98.4 inch length 2499 mm
Front tread	82.7 inches 210 cm
Rear tread	78.7 inches 199 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 3106
Diesel CVT 4WD November 2017 - 2017, Link: OCED Tractor Test 3106 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	443.0 hp 330.3 kW
Fuel use	21.8 gal/hour 82.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	446.0 hp 332.6 kW
Fuel use	21.5 gal/hour 81.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	382.7 hp 285.4 kW
Fuel use	21.8 gal/hour 82.5 l/hour
Pull at 8.99KPH
Max pull	34755 lbs 15764 kg
Pull at 4.76KPH

Photos

Challenger 1046 tractor photo