Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger 1038 vs Challenger MT743

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger 1038

Agricultural

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

Challenger MT743

Crawler

power
425 hp
displacement
599 ci
Cylinders
7
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT743 specs
ChallengerChallenger 1038
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ChallengerChallenger MT743

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 497–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT743 higher · +29 hp (+7%)
1038396 hp
MT743425 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

1038 is in the 97th percentile; MT743 is in the 98th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1038 higher · +159 ci (+27%)
1038758 ci
MT743599 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

1038 is in the 96th percentile; MT743 is in the 92nd · 1,083 models

Cylinders

▲ MT743 higher · +1 (+17%)
10386
MT7437
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

1038 is in the 74th percentile; MT743 is in the 98th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT743 higher · +4,605 lb (+15%)
103831,615 lb
MT74336,220 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

1038 is in the 95th percentile; MT743 is in the 97th · 971 models

1038 (A)MT743 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 1038Challenger MT743Difference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model1038MT743—
CategoryAgriculturalCrawler, Agricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger 1038Challenger MT743Difference
ManufacturerMANAGCO Power—
ModelNot recordedAGCO Power 9.8 L—
Power Output396hp425hp▲ MT743+29 hp · +7%
Rated RPM1,700RPM1,700RPMSame
Cylinders67▲ MT743+1 · +17%
Displacement758ci599ci▲ 1038+159 ci · +27%
Bore5in4.4in▲ 1038+0.6 in · +14%
Stroke6.5in5.7in▲ 1038+0.8 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 1038Challenger MT743Difference
TypeContinuously-Variable TransmissionCVT. Infinitely variable hydrostatic using variable-displacement pump and motors—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 1038Challenger MT743Difference
Length242inNot recorded—
Width108in88in▲ 1038+20 in · +23%
Height136inNot recorded—
Wheelbase130inNot recorded—
Operating Weight31,615lb36,220lb▲ MT743+4,605 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 1038Challenger MT743Difference
System TypeLoad-sensingLoad sensing—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger 1038Challenger MT743Difference
Power RatingNot recorded377hp—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 1038Challenger MT743Difference
Hitch TypeRear Type IVCategory III/IVN—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded19,000lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 1038Challenger MT743Difference
Chassis TypeNot recordedCrawler—
Drive TypeNot recordedTracks—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 1038Challenger MT743Difference
Starter TypeElectric (24V)Electric—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 1038Challenger MT743Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 97th percentile (396 hp)B · 98th percentile (425 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 96th percentile (758 ci)B · 92nd percentile (599 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 98th percentile (7)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 95th percentile (31,615 lb)B · 97th percentile (36,220 lb)

Width

median 79.5 in
A · 91st percentile (108 in)B · 63rd percentile (88 in)
A · 1038B · MT743Median Agricultural Tractor
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