Head to head · Utility

CaseIH STX480 vs Challenger 1050

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CaseIHModel A

CaseIH STX480

Utility

power
480 hp
displacement
912 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full STX480 specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger 1050

Row Crop

power
485 hp
displacement
758 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1050 specs
CaseIHCaseIH STX480
vs
ChallengerChallenger 1050

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,107–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1050 higher · +5 hp (+1%)
STX480480 hp
1050485 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

STX480 is in the 99th percentile; 1050 is in the 99th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ STX480 higher · +154 ci (+20%)
STX480912 ci
1050758 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

STX480 is in the 99th percentile; 1050 is in the 96th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
STX4806
10506
Median Utility Tractor4

STX480 is in the 93rd percentile; 1050 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ STX480 higher · +13,030 lb (+41%)
STX48044,645 lb
105031,615 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

STX480 is in the 99th percentile; 1050 is in the 98th · 5,107 models

STX480 (A)1050 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH STX480Challenger 1050Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
ModelSTX4801050—
CategoryUtilityRow Crop—

Engine

SpecCaseIH STX480Challenger 1050Difference
ManufacturerCumminsMAN—
ModelQSX15Not recorded—
Power Output480hp485hp▲ 1050+5 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,000RPM1,700RPM▲ STX480+300 RPM · +18%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement912ci758ci▲ STX480+154 ci · +20%
Bore5.4in5in▲ STX480+0.4 in · +8%
Stroke6.7in6.5in▲ STX480+0.2 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH STX480Challenger 1050Difference
TypeFull power shiftContinuously-variable transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH STX480Challenger 1050Difference
LengthNot recorded242in—
WidthNot recorded108in—
HeightNot recorded136in—
Operating Weight44,645lb31,615lb▲ STX480+13,030 lb · +41%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH STX480Challenger 1050Difference
System TypePressure flow compensatedLoad-sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCaseIH STX480Challenger 1050Difference
TypeNot recordedRear PTO - Independent—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH STX480Challenger 1050Difference
Hitch TypeRear Type: IVNType IV/IVN—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 4—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH STX480Challenger 1050Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4-Wheel Drive—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH STX480Challenger 1050Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded24V—
Starter TypeElectric, 24 voltsElectric—

Emissions

SpecCaseIH STX480Challenger 1050Difference
StandardNot recordedTier IV—
Control SystemNot recordedDOC, DPF, SCR—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH STX480Challenger 1050Difference
TypeNot recordedCab with air-conditioning—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 99th percentile (480 hp)B · 99th percentile (485 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 99th percentile (912 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 (44,645 lb)B · 98th percentile (31,615 lb)
A · STX480B · 1050Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH STX480Full spec pageChallenger 1050