Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger 1046 vs Challenger MT743

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 MT743

Crawler

power
425 hp
displacement
599 ci
Cylinders
7
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT743 specs
ChallengerChallenger 1046
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 497–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 1046 higher · +21 hp (+5%)
1046446 hp
MT743425 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

1046 is in the 98th percentile; MT743 is in the 98th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1046 higher · +159 ci (+27%)
1046758 ci
MT743599 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

1046 is in the 96th percentile; MT743 is in the 92nd · 1,083 models

Cylinders

▲ MT743 higher · +1 (+17%)
10466
MT7437
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

1046 is in the 74th percentile; MT743 is in the 98th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT743 higher · +5,355 lb (+17%)
104630,865 lb
MT74336,220 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

1046 is in the 94th percentile; MT743 is in the 97th · 971 models

1046 (A)MT743 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT743Difference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model1046MT743—
CategoryAgriculturalCrawler, Agricultural—

Engine

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT743Difference
ManufacturerMANAGCO Power—
ModelNot recordedAGCO Power 9.8 L—
Power Output446hp425hp▲ 1046+21 hp · +5%
Rated RPM1,700RPM1,700RPMSame
Cylinders67▲ MT743+1 · +17%
Displacement758ci599ci▲ 1046+159 ci · +27%
Bore5in4.4in▲ 1046+0.6 in · +14%
Stroke6.5in5.7in▲ 1046+0.8 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT743Difference
TypeCONTINOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONCVT. Infinitely variable hydrostatic using variable-displacement pump and motors—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT743Difference
Length242inNot recorded—
Width108in88in▲ 1046+20 in · +23%
Height136inNot recorded—
Operating Weight30,865lb36,220lb▲ MT743+5,355 lb · +17%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT743Difference
System TypeLoad sensingLoad sensingSame
Pump Flow Capacity61.3gpmNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT743Difference
Power RatingNot recorded377hp—

Tires

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT743Difference
Front Tire Size650/65R38Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size750/75R46Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT743Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory III/IVN—
Hitch CategoryIV/IVNNot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded19,000lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT743Difference
Chassis TypeNot recordedCrawler—
Drive TypeNot recordedTracks—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeWet multiple disc hydraulically operated by foot pedalNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT743Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT743Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 98th percentile (446 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 · 94th percentile (30,865 lb)B · 97th percentile (36,220 lb)

Width

median 79.5 in
A · 91st percentile (108 in)B · 63rd percentile (88 in)
A · 1046B · MT743Median Agricultural Tractor
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