Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger 1038 vs Challenger 55

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger 1038

Agricultural

power
396 hp
displacement
758 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1038 specs
Challenger 55 Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger 55

Agricultural

power
Not recorded
displacement
442 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 55 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Displacement

▲ 1038 higher · +316 ci (+71%)
1038758 ci
55442 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

1038 is in the 96th percentile; 55 is in the 78th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
10386
556
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

1038 is in the 74th percentile; 55 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1038 higher · +5,615 lb (+22%)
103831,615 lb
5526,000 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

1038 is in the 95th percentile; 55 is in the 93rd · 971 models

Length

▲ 1038 higher · +31 in (+15%)
1038242 in
55211 in
Median Agricultural Tractor173 in

1038 is in the 95th percentile; 55 is in the 86th · 829 models

1038 (A)55 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 1038Challenger 55Difference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model103855—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger 1038Challenger 55Difference
ManufacturerMANCaterpillar—
ModelNot recorded3126—
Power Output396hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM1,700RPM2,100RPM▲ 55+400 RPM · +24%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement758ci442ci▲ 1038+316 ci · +71%
Bore5in4.3in▲ 1038+0.7 in · +16%
Stroke6.5in5in▲ 1038+1.5 in · +30%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 1038Challenger 55Difference
TypeContinuously-Variable TransmissionFull Power Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 1038Challenger 55Difference
Length242in211in▲ 1038+31 in · +15%
Width108inNot recorded—
Height136in125in▲ 1038+11 in · +9%
Wheelbase130inNot recorded—
Operating Weight31,615lb26,000lb▲ 1038+5,615 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 1038Challenger 55Difference
System TypeLoad-sensingVariable-Displacement Load-Sensing Pressure-Compensated—
Steering TypeNot recordedDifferential Power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 1038Challenger 55Difference
Hitch TypeRear Type IVThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 1038Challenger 55Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedDifferential Power—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 1038Challenger 55Difference
Starter TypeElectric (24V)Electric—

Capacities

SpecChallenger 1038Challenger 55Difference
CoolantNot recorded8.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 1038Challenger 55Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 96th percentile (758 ci)B · 78th percentile (442 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 95th percentile (31,615 lb)B · 93rd percentile (26,000 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 95th percentile (242 in)B · 86th percentile (211 in)

Height

median 111 in
A · 94th percentile (136 in)B · 84th percentile (125 in)
A · 1038B · 55Median Agricultural Tractor
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