Head to head · Utility

CaseIH Steiger 385 vs Challenger 1038

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CaseIHModel A

CaseIH Steiger 385

Utility

power
385 hp
displacement
786 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full Steiger 385 specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger 1038

Agricultural

power
396 hp
displacement
758 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1038 specs
CaseIHCaseIH Steiger 385
vs
ChallengerChallenger 1038

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1038 higher · +11 hp (+3%)
Steiger 385385 hp
1038396 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Steiger 385 is in the 98th percentile; 1038 is in the 98th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Steiger 385 higher · +28 ci (+4%)
Steiger 385786 ci
1038758 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Steiger 385 is in the 96th percentile; 1038 is in the 96th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Steiger 3856
10386
Median Utility Tractor4

Steiger 385 is in the 93rd percentile; 1038 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ Steiger 385 higher · +9,990 lb (+32%)
Steiger 38541,605 lb
103831,615 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

Steiger 385 is in the 99th percentile; 1038 is in the 98th · 5,107 models

Steiger 385 (A)1038 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Steiger 385Challenger 1038Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
ModelSteiger 3851038—
CategoryUtilityAgricultural—

Engine

SpecCaseIH Steiger 385Challenger 1038Difference
ManufacturerIvecoMAN—
Power Output385hp396hp▲ 1038+11 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,000RPM1,700RPM▲ Steiger 385+300 RPM · +18%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement786ci758ci▲ Steiger 385+28 ci · +4%
Bore5.3in5in▲ Steiger 385+0.3 in · +6%
Stroke5.9in6.5in▲ 1038+0.6 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Steiger 385Challenger 1038Difference
TypeFull power shiftContinuously-Variable Transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Steiger 385Challenger 1038Difference
LengthNot recorded242in—
Width44in108in▲ 1038+64 in · +145%
HeightNot recorded136in—
WheelbaseNot recorded130in—
Operating Weight41,605lb31,615lb▲ Steiger 385+9,990 lb · +32%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Steiger 385Challenger 1038Difference
System TypeParallel pressure flow compensated (PFC)Load-sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Steiger 385Challenger 1038Difference
Hitch Type4NRear Type IV—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Steiger 385Challenger 1038Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WDNot recorded—
Drive TypeFour-wheel Drive (4WD)Not recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Steiger 385Challenger 1038Difference
Starter TypeElectric Starter (24 volts)Electric (24V)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 98th percentile (385 hp)B · 98th percentile (396 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 96th percentile (786 ci)B · 96th percentile (758 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 99th percentile (41,605 lb)B · 98th percentile (31,615 lb)

Width

median 66 in
A · 8th percentile (44 in)B · 98th percentile (108 in)
A · Steiger 385B · 1038Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH Steiger 385Full spec pageChallenger 1038