Head to head · Articulated

CaseIH STX430QT Quadtrac vs Challenger 1046

Challenger 1046 Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger 1046

Agricultural

power
446 hp
displacement
758 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1046 specs
CaseIHCaseIH STX430QT Quadtrac
vs
ChallengerChallenger 1046

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 41–62

Engine Power

▲ 1046 higher · +16 hp (+4%)
STX430QT Quadtrac430 hp
1046446 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

STX430QT Quadtrac is in the 40th percentile; 1046 is in the 47th · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ STX430QT Quadtrac higher · +28 ci (+4%)
STX430QT Quadtrac786 ci
1046758 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

STX430QT Quadtrac is in the 25th percentile; 1046 is in the 23rd · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
STX430QT Quadtrac6
10466
Median Articulated Tractor6

STX430QT Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; 1046 is in the 50th · 61 models

Operating Weight

▲ STX430QT Quadtrac higher · +23,135 lb (+75%)
STX430QT Quadtrac54,000 lb
104630,865 lb
Median Articulated Tractor51,335 lb

STX430QT Quadtrac is in the 69th percentile; 1046 is in the 4th · 57 models

STX430QT Quadtrac (A)1046 (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH STX430QT QuadtracChallenger 1046Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
ModelSTX430QT Quadtrac1046—
CategoryArticulatedAgricultural—

Engine

SpecCaseIH STX430QT QuadtracChallenger 1046Difference
ManufacturerIvecoMAN—
Power Output430hp446hp▲ 1046+16 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,000RPM1,700RPM▲ STX430QT Quadtrac+300 RPM · +18%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement786ci758ci▲ STX430QT Quadtrac+28 ci · +4%
Bore5.3in5in▲ STX430QT Quadtrac+0.3 in · +6%
Stroke5.9in6.5in▲ 1046+0.6 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH STX430QT QuadtracChallenger 1046Difference
TypeFull Power ShiftCONTINOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH STX430QT QuadtracChallenger 1046Difference
LengthNot recorded242in—
Width36in108in▲ 1046+72 in · +200%
HeightNot recorded136in—
Operating Weight54,000lb30,865lb▲ STX430QT Quadtrac+23,135 lb · +75%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH STX430QT QuadtracChallenger 1046Difference
System TypePressure Flow CompensatedLoad sensing—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded61.3gpm—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Tires

SpecCaseIH STX430QT QuadtracChallenger 1046Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded650/65R38—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded750/75R46—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH STX430QT QuadtracChallenger 1046Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IVNNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIV/IVN—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH STX430QT QuadtracChallenger 1046Difference
Chassis Type4x4Not recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH STX430QT QuadtracChallenger 1046Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 40th percentile (430 hp)B · 47th percentile (446 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 25th percentile (786 ci)B · 23rd percentile (758 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 51,335 lb
A · 69th percentile (54,000 lb)B · 4th percentile (30,865 lb)

Width

median 100 in
A · 14th percentile (36 in)B · 58th percentile (108 in)
A · STX430QT QuadtracB · 1046Median Articulated Tractor
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