Head to head · Agricultural

Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application vs Challenger 1038

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ChallengerModel B

Challenger 1038

Agricultural

power
396 hp
displacement
758 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1038 specs
CaterpillarCaterpillar D8L SA Special Application
vs
ChallengerChallenger 1038

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 497–1,130

Engine Power

▲ D8L SA Special Application higher · +4 hp (+1%)
D8L SA Special Application400 hp
1038396 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

D8L SA Special Application is in the 97th percentile; 1038 is in the 97th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D8L SA Special Application higher · +341 ci (+45%)
D8L SA Special Application1,099 ci
1038758 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

D8L SA Special Application is in the 99th percentile; 1038 is in the 96th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

▲ D8L SA Special Application higher · +2 (+33%)
D8L SA Special Application8
10386
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

D8L SA Special Application is in the 99th percentile; 1038 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ D8L SA Special Application higher · +49,205 lb (+156%)
D8L SA Special Application80,820 lb
103831,615 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

D8L SA Special Application is in the 99th percentile; 1038 is in the 95th · 971 models

D8L SA Special Application (A)1038 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationChallenger 1038Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarChallenger—
ModelD8L SA Special Application1038—
CategoryCrawler, AgriculturalAgricultural—

Engine

SpecCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationChallenger 1038Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarMAN—
Model3408Not recorded—
Power Output400hp396hp▲ D8L SA Special Application+4 hp · +1%
Rated RPM1,900RPM1,700RPM▲ D8L SA Special Application+200 RPM · +12%
Cylinders86▲ D8L SA Special Application+2 · +33%
Displacement1,099ci758ci▲ D8L SA Special Application+341 ci · +45%
Bore5.4in5in▲ D8L SA Special Application+0.4 in · +8%
Stroke6in6.5in▲ 1038+0.5 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationChallenger 1038Difference
TypePower ShiftContinuously-Variable Transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationChallenger 1038Difference
Length215in242in▲ 1038+27 in · +13%
Width136in108in▲ D8L SA Special Application+28 in · +26%
HeightNot recorded136in—
WheelbaseNot recorded130in—
Operating Weight80,820lb31,615lb▲ D8L SA Special Application+49,205 lb · +156%

Hydraulics

SpecCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationChallenger 1038Difference
System TypeLoad sensingLoad-sensing—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationChallenger 1038Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedRear Type IV—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationChallenger 1038Difference
Chassis TypeCrawlerNot recorded—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationChallenger 1038Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric (24V)—

Capacities

SpecCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationChallenger 1038Difference
Coolant24.5galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 97th percentile (400 hp)B · 97th percentile (396 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 99th percentile (1,099 ci)B · 96th percentile (758 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 99th percentile (8)B · 74th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 99th percentile (80,820 lb)B · 95th percentile (31,615 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 87th percentile (215 in)B · 95th percentile (242 in)
A · D8L SA Special ApplicationB · 1038Median Agricultural Tractor
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