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Challenger 1038 Specs ( 2017-2020 )

Name: Challenger 1038
Brand: Challenger

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Nebraska Test #S1147

CHALLENGER 1038

Max Drawbar HP 319.7 hp

Max Pull 33,205 lbs

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Overview

The Challenger 1038 is a row-crop farm tractor produced between 2017 and 2020, powered by a 12.4L MAN 6-cylinder diesel engine rated at 396 gross horsepower. The machine features a four-wheel drive system equipped with an AccuDrive continuously-variable transmission and a Category IV rear hitch with an 18,631-pound lift capacity.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power and Efficiency: Nebraska Tractor Test data recorded a maximum PTO output of 368.6 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 33,205 lbs, with fuel consumption measured at 18.5 gal/hour during high-intensity pull testing.

Powertrain and Electrical System: The 12.4L turbocharged engine produces 1,401 lb-ft of torque at 1,450 RPM and is supported by a 12V electrical system utilizing two 160A alternators for a combined 320-amp charging capacity.

Chassis and Hydraulic Capacity: Built on a 129.9-inch wheelbase, the tractor has a shipping weight of 32,734 lbs and is equipped with a load-sensing hydraulic system that delivers 58 gpm at 2,900 psi through up to six valves.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor
Manufacturer	Challenger (a part of AGCO)

Engine

Engine type	MAN 12.4L 6-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	22.5 gal (85.2 L)
Fuel tank	211.3 gal (799.8 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.96x6.54 inches (126 x 166 mm)
Description	MAN / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	757.9 ci (12.4 L)
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction with diesel oxidation catalyst
Emissions	Tier IV
Oil change	500 h
Power	396 hp (295.3 kW)
Rated Power (gross)	396 hp (295.3 kW)
Rated RPM	1700
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Torque	1401 lb-ft (1899.8 Nm)
Torque RPM	1450
Drawbar (tested)	316.1 hp (235.7 kW)
Engine (gross)	396 hp (295.3 kW)
PTO (claimed)	350 hp (261.0 kW)
PTO (tested)	368.6 hp (274.9 kW)

Transmission

Description	continuously-variable transmission
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Transmission	AccuDrive
Type	continuously-variable transmission

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning and mechanical suspension. Available pneumatic suspension system.
Description	Power steering / Wet disc brakes
Drive type	Four-wheel drive

Hydraulics

Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow	58 gpm (219.5 lpm)
Type	load sensing
Valves	up to 6

Hitch

Rear lift (at ends)	18631 lbs (8451 kg)
Rear Type	IV

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	320 *Two 160A alternators.
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Optional tires (ag)	Front: 650/65R38. Rear: 750/75R46
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 420/85R38. Rear: 420/85R38
Bar rear axle	118.1 inch length (2999 mm) / 98.4 inch length (2499 mm)
Front tread	82.7 inches (210 cm)
Ground clearance	18.9 inches (48 cm)
Height (cab)	135.6 inches (344 cm)
Length	242.4 inches (615 cm)
Max weight	50706 lbs (23000 kg)
Rear tread	78.7 inches (199 cm)
Shipping weight	32734 lbs (14848 kg)
Weight	30865 lbs (14000 kg)
Wheelbase	129.9 inches (329 cm)
Width	108.3 inches (275 cm)
Front tire	420/85R38
Rear tire	420/85R38
Weight	30865 lbs (14000 kg)
Wheelbase	129.9 inches (329 cm)

OCED Tractor Test 3100

Description	Diesel CVT 4WDJuly 2017 - August 2017, Link: OCED Tractor Test 3100 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Pull at 9KPH / Pull at 5.25KPH
Fuel use	17.7 gal/hour (67.0 l/hour) / 18.1 gal/hour (68.5 l/hour) / 17.9 gal/hour (67.8 l/hour) / 18.5 gal/hour (70.0 l/hour)
Max power	368.6 hp (274.9 kW) / 316.1 hp (235.7 kW)
Max pull	33205 lbs (15061 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	365.3 hp (272.4 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	367.3 hp (273.9 kW)

References

Description	1000 Series published in 2016, by Caterpillar

Variants

1038 Vario	similar Fendt model

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #S1147

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Test Date: July to August, 2017

Location: DLG e.V. Test Centre, Technology and Farm inputs, Max-Eyth-Weg 1, D-64823 Gross-Umstadt, Germany

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

368.60 hp

@ 1500 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

365.30 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

367.30 hp

@ 1000 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1,336 lb-ft (1,813 Nm)
Torque Rise	18.5%
At Engine RPM	1400 rpm

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM
Rated Engine Speed	365.30	272.40	1700	1053
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	367.30	273.90	1614	1000
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	368.60	274.90	1500

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
365.30	1700	18.12	0.34	20.16	0.75
319.60	1749	16.27	0.35	19.64	0.62
241.40	1762	13.10	0.38	18.42	0.48
162.40	1777	9.93	0.42	16.34	0.34
81.90	1793	6.80	0.58	12.04	0.21
N/A	1806	4.17	N/A	N/A	0.11

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Cool °F
Power at Rated Engine Speed - Speed sett...	316.10	235.70	21,000	93	5.64	9.08	1702	2.70	0.03	199
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed - Spee...	247.70	184.70	15,735	70	5.90	9.50	1755	2.00	0.02	199
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed - Spee...	168.30	125.50	10,470	47	6.03	9.70	1770	1.20	0.02	199
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - Sp...	247.70	184.70	15,710	70	5.91	9.52	1403	1.80	0.03	199
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - Sp...	167.80	125.10	10,475	47	6.01	9.66	1476	1.20	0.01	199

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1500 Engine RPM Maximum Power

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Setting	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip	hp·hr/gal	DEF lb/hp	Barometer Inch Hg	Def Kg Kwh	Engine RPM	Fuel Kg Kwh	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Kwh L	Temp Air F	Temp Coolant F
6	288.90	215.40	33,205	147.70	3.26	5.25	9.50	16.09	0.03	29.60	0.02	1551	0.26	0.43	3.17	82	203
7.50	312.50	233.00	28,480	126.69	4.11	6.62	4.50	17.51	0.03	29.60	0.02	1499	0.24	0.39	3.45	72	201
9	319.70	238.40	24,375	108.42	4.92	7.92	3.10	17.93	0.03	29.60	0.02	1501	0.23	0.38	3.53	75	201
11	317.70	236.90	19,715	87.70	6.04	9.72	2.70	18.07	0.03	29.60	0.02	1500	0.23	0.38	3.56	70	201
13	318.90	237.80	17,035	75.78	7.02	11.30	2.50	18.16	0.03	29.60	0.02	1501	0.23	0.38	3.58	73	201
15	317.70	236.90	14,475	64.38	8.23	13.25	1.80	18.07	0.03	29.60	0.02	1500	0.23	0.38	3.56	72	201
17	315.00	234.90	12,750	56.73	9.26	14.90	1.60	17.92	0.03	29.60	0.02	1503	0.23	0.38	3.53	73	201
19	317.20	236.50	11,555	51.40	10.29	16.57	1.40	18.00	0.03	29.60	0.02	1504	0.23	0.38	3.55	75	201

Category: 3 Quick Attach: No, Walterscheid quick couplers

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,540 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,320 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Engine

Make	MAN
Type	Diesel six cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air intercooler and D.E.F.
Displacement	758 cu in (12419 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.0 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	1700 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst)/DPF (diesel particulate filter) System and SCR (selective catalyst reduction) with a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist with independent drive to each axle
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	CVT. A combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections allow an infinite speed adjustment.
Wheelbase	129.90 in (3300 mm)
Front Tread Width	79.9 (2030 mm) to 88.6 (2250 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	74.8 (1900 mm) to 88.6 (2250 mm) in
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	14,340 kg

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution

Sound Levels

At No Load At Speed Setting 4 7 Mph	66.50 dB(A)
Transport At Speed Setting 37 Mph	71.80 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 900/65R46; ***; 12(80) psi(kPa)
Front Tires	Two 710/60R38; ***; 12(80) psi(kPa)
Height of Drawbar	25.6 in (650 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	17,915 lbs
Front	13,700 lbs
Total	31,615 lbs

Challenger 1038 Specs ( 2017-2020 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

OCED Tractor Test 3100

References

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1500 Engine RPM Maximum Power

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks