Head to head · Row Crop

Challenger 1050 vs Fendt 1050 Vario

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger 1050

Row Crop

power
485 hp
displacement
758 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1050 specs
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FendtModel B

Fendt 1050 Vario

Row Crop

power
510 hp
displacement
758 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1050 Vario specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 1050 Vario higher · +25 hp (+5%)
1050485 hp
1050 Vario510 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

1050 is in the 99th percentile; 1050 Vario is in the 99th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
1050758 ci
1050 Vario758 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

1050 is in the 99th percentile; 1050 Vario is in the 99th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
10506
1050 Vario6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

1050 is in the 50th percentile; 1050 Vario is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1050 higher · +750 lb (+2%)
105031,615 lb
1050 Vario30,865 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

1050 is in the 98th percentile; 1050 Vario is in the 98th · 1,350 models

1050 (A)1050 Vario (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 1050Fendt 1050 VarioDifference
ManufacturerChallengerFendt—
Model10501050 Vario—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecChallenger 1050Fendt 1050 VarioDifference
ManufacturerMANMANSame
Power Output485hp510hp▲ 1050 Vario+25 hp · +5%
Rated RPM1,700RPM1,700RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement758ci758ciSame
Bore5in5inSame
Stroke6.5in6.5inSame

Transmission

SpecChallenger 1050Fendt 1050 VarioDifference
TypeContinuously-variable transmissionVarioDrive—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 1050Fendt 1050 VarioDifference
Length242in242inSame
Width108in108inSame
Height136in136inSame
Operating Weight31,615lb30,865lb▲ 1050+750 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 1050Fendt 1050 VarioDifference
System TypeLoad-sensingLoad sensing—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger 1050Fendt 1050 VarioDifference
TypeRear PTO - IndependentIndependent—
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—
Speed 3Not recorded1,300rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 1050Fendt 1050 VarioDifference
Hitch TypeType IV/IVNCategory IV—
Hitch CategoryCategory 4Category 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded12,570lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 1050Fendt 1050 VarioDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4-Wheel DriveMFWD 4WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecChallenger 1050Fendt 1050 VarioDifference
Battery Voltage24VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecChallenger 1050Fendt 1050 VarioDifference
StandardTier IVNot recorded—
Control SystemDOC, DPF, SCRNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger 1050Fendt 1050 VarioDifference
TypeCab with air-conditioningCab with Air-conditioningSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 99th percentile (485 hp)B · 99th percentile (510 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 99th percentile (758 ci)B · 99th percentile (758 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 98th percentile (31,615 lb)B · 98th percentile (30,865 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 95th percentile (242 in)B · 95th percentile (242 in)
A · 1050B · 1050 VarioMedian Row Crop Tractor
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