Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger 1046 vs Challenger MT685D

Challenger 1046 Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 1046

Agricultural

power
446 hp
displacement
758 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1046 specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT685D

Agricultural

power
333 hp
displacement
514 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT685D specs
ChallengerChallenger 1046
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ChallengerChallenger MT685D

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 1046 higher · +113 hp (+34%)
1046446 hp
MT685D333 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

1046 is in the 98th percentile; MT685D is in the 95th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1046 higher · +244 ci (+47%)
1046758 ci
MT685D514 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

1046 is in the 96th percentile; MT685D is in the 88th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
10466
MT685D6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

1046 is in the 74th percentile; MT685D is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1046 higher · +5,500 lb (+22%)
104630,865 lb
MT685D25,365 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

1046 is in the 94th percentile; MT685D is in the 92nd · 971 models

1046 (A)MT685D (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT685DDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model1046MT685D—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT685DDifference
ManufacturerMANSisu Diesel—
Power Output446hp333hp▲ 1046+113 hp · +34%
Rated RPM1,700RPM2,100RPM▲ MT685D+400 RPM · +24%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement758ci514ci▲ 1046+244 ci · +47%
Bore5in4.4in▲ 1046+0.6 in · +14%
Stroke6.5in5.7in▲ 1046+0.8 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT685DDifference
TypeCONTINOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONCVT with two mechanical ranges—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT685DDifference
Length242in216in▲ 1046+26 in · +12%
Width108inNot recorded—
Height136in141in▲ MT685D+5 in · +4%
WheelbaseNot recorded122in—
Operating Weight30,865lb25,365lb▲ 1046+5,500 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT685DDifference
System TypeLoad sensingClosed center load sensing (CCLS)—
Pump Flow Capacity61.3gpm46.2gpm▲ 1046+15.1 gpm · +33%
PressureNot recorded2,380psi—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT685DDifference
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT685DDifference
Front Tire Size650/65R38Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size750/75R46Not recorded—

Tread Width

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT685DDifference
Front Tread WidthNot recorded70.9in—
Rear TreadNot recorded72.8in—
Front Tread AdjustmentNot recorded70.9 to 76.8 in—
Rear Tread AdjustmentNot recorded72.8 to 74.8 in—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT685DDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCat III—
Hitch CategoryIV/IVNCat III—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT685DDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeWet multiple disc hydraulically operated by foot pedalMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT685DDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT685DDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 98th percentile (446 hp)B · 95th percentile (333 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 96th percentile (758 ci)B · 88th percentile (514 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 94th percentile (30,865 lb)B · 92nd percentile (25,365 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 95th percentile (242 in)B · 88th percentile (216 in)
A · 1046B · MT685DMedian Agricultural Tractor
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