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CaseIH STX440QT 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 STX440QT Quadtrac
vs
ChallengerChallenger 1046

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

▲ 1046 higher · +6 hp (+1%)
STX440QT Quadtrac440 hp
1046446 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

STX440QT Quadtrac is in the 80th percentile; 1046 is in the 81st · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ STX440QT Quadtrac higher · +154 ci (+20%)
STX440QT Quadtrac912 ci
1046758 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

STX440QT Quadtrac is in the 91st percentile; 1046 is in the 76th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
STX440QT Quadtrac6
10466
Median Crawler Tractor6

STX440QT Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; 1046 is in the 50th · 192 models

Operating Weight

▲ STX440QT Quadtrac higher · +20,470 lb (+66%)
STX440QT Quadtrac51,335 lb
104630,865 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb

STX440QT Quadtrac is in the 93rd percentile; 1046 is in the 66th · 173 models

STX440QT Quadtrac (A)1046 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH STX440QT QuadtracChallenger 1046Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
ModelSTX440QT Quadtrac1046—
CategoryCrawler, ArticulatedAgricultural—

Engine

SpecCaseIH STX440QT QuadtracChallenger 1046Difference
ManufacturerCumminsMAN—
ModelQSX15Not recorded—
Power Output440hp446hp▲ 1046+6 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,000RPM1,700RPM▲ STX440QT Quadtrac+300 RPM · +18%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement912ci758ci▲ STX440QT Quadtrac+154 ci · +20%
Bore5.4in5in▲ STX440QT Quadtrac+0.4 in · +8%
Stroke6.7in6.5in▲ STX440QT Quadtrac+0.2 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH STX440QT QuadtracChallenger 1046Difference
Typefull power shiftCONTINOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH STX440QT QuadtracChallenger 1046Difference
LengthNot recorded242in—
Width44in108in▲ 1046+64 in · +145%
HeightNot recorded136in—
Operating Weight51,335lb30,865lb▲ STX440QT Quadtrac+20,470 lb · +66%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH STX440QT QuadtracChallenger 1046Difference
System Typeclosed center load sensingLoad sensing—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded61.3gpm—
Steering Typehydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Tires

SpecCaseIH STX440QT QuadtracChallenger 1046Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded650/65R38—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded750/75R46—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH STX440QT QuadtracChallenger 1046Difference
Hitch CategoryIVNIV/IVN—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH STX440QT QuadtracChallenger 1046Difference
Chassis Typearticulated crawlerNot recorded—
Drive TypeQuadtracNot recorded—
Steering Typehydrostatic powerNot recorded—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH STX440QT QuadtracChallenger 1046Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 80th percentile (440 hp)B · 81st percentile (446 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 91st percentile (912 ci)B · 76th percentile (758 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 93rd percentile (51,335 lb)B · 66th percentile (30,865 lb)

Width

median 79.5 in
A · 7th percentile (44 in)B · 81st percentile (108 in)
A · STX440QT QuadtracB · 1046Median Crawler Tractor
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