Head to head · Utility

CaseIH STX430 vs Challenger 1046

CaseIH STX430 Tractor
CaseIHModel A

CaseIH STX430

Utility

power
430 hp
displacement
786 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full STX430 specs
Challenger 1046 Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger 1046

Agricultural

power
446 hp
displacement
758 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1046 specs
CaseIHCaseIH STX430
vs
ChallengerChallenger 1046

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,107–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1046 higher · +16 hp (+4%)
STX430430 hp
1046446 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

STX430 is in the 99th percentile; 1046 is in the 99th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ STX430 higher · +28 ci (+4%)
STX430786 ci
1046758 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

STX430 is in the 96th percentile; 1046 is in the 96th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
STX4306
10466
Median Utility Tractor4

STX430 is in the 93rd percentile; 1046 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ STX430 higher · +10,740 lb (+35%)
STX43041,605 lb
104630,865 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

STX430 is in the 99th percentile; 1046 is in the 97th · 5,107 models

STX430 (A)1046 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH STX430Challenger 1046Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
ModelSTX4301046—
CategoryUtilityAgricultural—

Engine

SpecCaseIH STX430Challenger 1046Difference
ManufacturerIvecoMAN—
Power Output430hp446hp▲ 1046+16 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,000RPM1,700RPM▲ STX430+300 RPM · +18%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement786ci758ci▲ STX430+28 ci · +4%
Bore5.3in5in▲ STX430+0.3 in · +6%
Stroke5.9in6.5in▲ 1046+0.6 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH STX430Challenger 1046Difference
TypeFull power shiftCONTINOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH STX430Challenger 1046Difference
LengthNot recorded242in—
WidthNot recorded108in—
HeightNot recorded136in—
Operating Weight41,605lb30,865lb▲ STX430+10,740 lb · +35%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH STX430Challenger 1046Difference
System TypePressure flow compensatedLoad sensing—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded61.3gpm—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Tires

SpecCaseIH STX430Challenger 1046Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded650/65R38—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded750/75R46—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH STX430Challenger 1046Difference
Hitch TypeIVNNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIV/IVN—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH STX430Challenger 1046Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WDNot recorded—
Drive TypeArticulated 4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH STX430Challenger 1046Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 99th percentile (430 hp)B · 99th percentile (446 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 · 97th percentile (30,865 lb)
A · STX430B · 1046Median Utility Tractor
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