Head to head · Agricultural

Challenger 1046 vs Challenger MT851

Challenger 1046 Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 1046

Agricultural

power
446 hp
displacement
758 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1046 specs
Challenger MT851 Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT851

Agricultural

power
504 hp
displacement
934 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT851 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 497–1,130

Engine Power

▲ MT851 higher · +58 hp (+13%)
1046446 hp
MT851504 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

1046 is in the 98th percentile; MT851 is in the 99th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT851 higher · +176 ci (+23%)
1046758 ci
MT851934 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

1046 is in the 96th percentile; MT851 is in the 98th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
10466
MT8516
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

1046 is in the 74th percentile; MT851 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT851 higher · +11,135 lb (+36%)
104630,865 lb
MT85142,000 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

1046 is in the 94th percentile; MT851 is in the 98th · 971 models

1046 (A)MT851 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT851Difference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
Model1046MT851—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT851Difference
ManufacturerMANMANSame
ModelNot recordedD3876—
Power Output446hp504hp▲ MT851+58 hp · +13%
Rated RPM1,700RPM1,730RPM▲ MT851+30 RPM · +2%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement758ci934ci▲ MT851+176 ci · +23%
Bore5in5.4in▲ MT851+0.4 in · +8%
Stroke6.5in6.7in▲ MT851+0.2 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT851Difference
TypeCONTINOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONContinuously-Variable Transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT851Difference
Length242in266in▲ MT851+24 in · +10%
Width108in116in▲ MT851+8 in · +7%
Height136in148in▲ MT851+12 in · +9%
Operating Weight30,865lb42,000lb▲ MT851+11,135 lb · +36%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT851Difference
System TypeLoad sensingClosed Center Pressure-Flow Compensated—
Pump Flow Capacity61.3gpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT851Difference
Front Tire Size650/65R38Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size750/75R46Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT851Difference
Hitch CategoryIV/IVNNot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT851Difference
Chassis TypeNot recordedCrawler—
Brake TypeWet multiple disc hydraulically operated by foot pedalNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 1046Challenger MT851Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 98th percentile (446 hp)B · 99th percentile (504 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 96th percentile (758 ci)B · 98th percentile (934 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 · 98th percentile (42,000 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 95th percentile (242 in)B · 99th percentile (266 in)
A · 1046B · MT851Median Agricultural Tractor
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