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Challenger 1042 Specs ( 2017-2021 )

Name: Challenger 1042
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Nebraska Test #3105

Challenger 1042

Max Drawbar HP 350.1 hp

Max Pull 34,110 lbs

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Overview

The Challenger 1042 is a row-crop farm tractor produced by AGCO from 2017 to 2021, featuring a 12.4L 6-cylinder MAN diesel engine rated at 435 gross horsepower. It is equipped with an AccuDrive continuously-variable transmission and a Category IV rear hitch with a lift capacity of 18,631 lbs. Independent testing recorded a maximum PTO output of 410.1 horsepower and a maximum drawbar pull of 34,110 lbs.

Ideal Applications

Tested Performance Data: According to Nebraska Tractor Test 3105, the tractor achieved a maximum PTO power of 410.1 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 34,110 lbs.

Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications: The machine features a load-sensing hydraulic system with a 58 gpm pump flow and up to six valves to support its 18,631-pound rear lift capacity.

Powertrain and Electrical Configuration: The tractor utilizes a 12.4L turbocharged MAN engine with a 500-hour oil change interval, supported by a dual-alternator charging system providing 320 total amps.

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	435 hp (324.4 kW)
Rated Power (gross)	435 hp (324.4 kW)
Rated RPM	1700
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Torque	1549 lb-ft (2100.4 Nm)
Torque RPM	1450
Drawbar (tested)	348.5 hp (259.9 kW)
Engine (gross)	435 hp (324.4 kW)
PTO (claimed)	386 hp (287.8 kW)
PTO (tested)	410.1 hp (305.8 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 3105

Description	Diesel CVT 4WDJuly 2017 - November 2017, Link: OCED Tractor Test 3105 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Pull at 9.1KPH / Pull at 4.9KPH
Fuel use	19.4 gal/hour (73.4 l/hour) / 19.9 gal/hour (75.3 l/hour) / 19.6 gal/hour (74.2 l/hour) / 20.1 gal/hour (76.1 l/hour)
Max power	410.1 hp (305.8 kW) / 348.5 hp (259.9 kW)
Max pull	34110 lbs (15472 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	409.5 hp (305.4 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	408.7 hp (304.8 kW)

References

Description	1000 Series published in 2016, by Caterpillar

Variants

1042 Vario	similar Fendt model

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #3105

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Test Date: July to November, 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)

410.10 hp

@ 1500 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

409.50 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

408.70 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1487 lb-ft (2016 Nm) at 1400 rpm
Torque Rise	17.6%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	Fuel gal/hr	DEF gal/hr
Rated Engine Speed	409.50	305.40	1700	19.87	1.13
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	410.10	305.80	1500	19.37	1.35

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
409.50	1700	19.87	0.34	20.61	1.13
358.10	1749	17.75	0.35	20.17	0.74
270.80	1763	14.11	0.36	19.19	0.54
182.00	1778	10.57	0.41	17.22	0.41
91.90	1794	7.11	0.54	12.93	0.40
N/A	1807	4.12	N/A	N/A	0.26

Maximum Power At Selected Travel Speeds (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged 1500 Engine RPM

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Setting	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip	inHg	Def Lb Hphr	Engine RPM	Fuel Hphr Gal	Fuel Lb Hphr	Temp Air F	Temp Cooling F
Speed setting 5	276.90	206.50	34,110	151.72	3.04	4.90	9.60	29.70	0.04	1751	15.68	0.45	54	205
Speed setting 6	316.50	236.00	33,745	150.11	3.52	5.66	9.20	29.70	0.03	1707	15.81	0.44	84	203
Speed setting 7.5	339.10	252.90	31,365	139.52	4.06	6.53	4.70	29.70	0.03	1500	17.31	0.40	81	203
Speed setting 9	349.70	260.80	26,550	118.11	4.94	7.95	2.50	29.70	0.03	1501	17.89	0.39	81	201
Speed setting 11	349.10	260.30	21,630	96.22	6.05	9.74	1.90	29.70	0.03	1500	17.96	0.39	75	205
Speed setting 13	350.10	261.10	18,260	81.23	7.19	11.57	1.70	29.70	0.03	1501	18.02	0.39	77	205
Speed setting 15	348.90	260.20	15,880	70.63	8.24	13.26	1.50	29.70	0.03	1501	17.89	0.39	79	203
Speed setting 17	348.70	260.00	13,880	61.74	9.42	15.16	1.30	29.70	0.03	1501	17.89	0.39	79	203
Speed setting 19	346.40	258.30	12,515	55.68	10.38	16.70	1.00	29.70	0.03	1503	17.77	0.39	79	203

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	inHg	Condition	Def Kg Kwh	Def Lb Hphr	Engine RPM	Fuel Hphr Gal	Fuel Kg Kwh	Fuel Kwh L	Fuel Lb Hphr
348.50	259.90	23,120	102.84	5.65	9.10	2.10	81	205	29.60	Power at Rated Engine Speed-Speed setting 9	0.02	0.03	1696	17.31	0.24	3.41	0.40
271.60	202.50	17,175	76.40	5.93	9.54	1.20	82	203	29.60	75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed-Speed setting 9	0.01	0.02	1752	16.55	0.25	3.26	0.42
186.70	139.20	11,570	51.47	6.05	9.73	0.80	84	205	29.60	50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed-Speed setting 9	0.01	0.02	1767	15.02	0.28	2.96	0.46
274.00	204.30	17,350	77.17	5.92	9.53	1.30	82	205	29.60	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed-Speed setting 11	0.02	0.03	1483	17.72	0.24	3.49	0.39
185.60	138.40	11,570	51.46	6.02	9.68	0.90	84	205	29.60	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed-Speed setting 11	0.01	0.02	1498	16.34	0.26	3.22	0.42

Category: 3 Quick Attach: No, Walterscheid quick couplers

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,540 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	61.30 gpm
Max Power	86.30 hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,320 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	44.30 gpm
Max Power	58.20 hp

Engine

Make	MAN Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air intercooler and D.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
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

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 Speed Setting 4 7 Mph	69.40 dB(A)
Transport At Speed Setting 37 Mph	69.70 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 1042 Specs ( 2017-2021 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

OCED Tractor Test 3105

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

Maximum Power At Selected Travel Speeds (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged 1500 Engine RPM

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

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