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Challenger 1050 Specs ( 2017-2021 )

Name: Challenger 1050
Brand: Challenger

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Nebraska Test #3107

Challenger 1050

Max Drawbar HP 421.2 hp

Max Pull 35,765 lbs

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Overview

The Challenger 1050 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured between 2017 and 2021, featuring a 12.4L 6-cylinder MAN diesel engine rated at 517 gross horsepower. It is equipped with an AccuDrive continuously-variable transmission and a Category IV rear hitch with a lift capacity of 18,631 pounds. Performance testing recorded a maximum PTO output of 485.0 horsepower and a maximum drawbar pull of 35,765 pounds.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power and Pulling Performance: Nebraska Tractor Test data for this model indicates a maximum PTO output of 485.0 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 35,765 lbs with a tested drawbar power of 421.2 hp.

Transmission and Drive Configuration: The tractor features a four-wheel drive mechanical system integrated with an AccuDrive continuously-variable transmission providing infinite forward and reverse gears.

Hydraulic and Weight Specifications: This model is equipped with a 58 gpm load-sensing hydraulic pump and is listed with a shipping weight of 32,734 lbs and a maximum permissible weight of 50,706 lbs.

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	517 hp (385.5 kW)
Rated Power (gross)	517 hp (385.5 kW)
Rated RPM	1700
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Torque	1770 lb-ft (2400.1 Nm)
Torque RPM	1450
Drawbar (tested)	413.3 hp (308.2 kW)
Engine (gross)	517 hp (385.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)	453 hp (337.8 kW)
PTO (tested)	485.0 hp (361.7 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: 650/65R34. Rear: 710/75R42
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 650/65R38. Rear: 750/75R46
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	650/65R38
Rear tire	750/75R46
Weight	30865 lbs (14000 kg)
Wheelbase	129.9 inches (329 cm)

OCED Tractor Test 3107

Description	Diesel CVT 4WDNovember 2017 - January 2018, Link: OCED Tractor Test 3107 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Pull at 8.99KPH / Pull at 4.81KPH
Fuel use	23.6 gal/hour (89.3 l/hour) / 23.7 gal/hour (89.7 l/hour) / 23.6 gal/hour (89.3 l/hour) / 23.8 gal/hour (90.1 l/hour)
Max power	485.0 hp (361.7 kW) / 413.3 hp (308.2 kW)
Max pull	35765 lbs (16223 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	483.2 hp (360.3 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	484.6 hp (361.4 kW)

References

Description	1000 Series published in 2016, by Caterpillar

Variants

1050 Vario	similar Fendt model

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #3107

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Test Date: November, 2017 to January, 2018

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)

485.00 hp

@ 1500 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

483.20 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

484.60 hp

@ 1000 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1698 lb-ft (2302 Nm) at 1500 rpm
Torque Rise	13.7%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr	DEF gal/hr	DEF L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	483.20	360.30	1700	1053	23.72	89.80	1.55	5.87
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	484.60	361.40	1614	1000	23.59	89.30	1.64	6.22
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	485.00	361.70	1500		23.56	89.20	1.78	6.73

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
483.20	1700	23.72	0.34	20.37	1.55
420.80	1742	20.76	0.34	20.27	1.20
318.30	1757	16.43	0.36	19.36	0.52
213.80	1770	12.12	0.39	17.64	0.44
108.30	1793	7.85	0.50	13.79	0.45
N/A	1807	4.15	N/A	N/A	0.13

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

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Setting	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr
Speed setting 5	285.10	212.60	35,765	159.09	2.99	4.81	1751	9.20	61	201	29.70	0.03	15.73	0.44
Speed setting 6	350.80	261.60	35,170	156.45	3.74	6.02	1739	7.80	61	201	29.70	0.04	16.37	0.42
Speed setting 7.5	397.70	296.60	34,780	154.70	4.29	6.90	1608	7.40	59	199	29.80	0.04	16.80	0.41
Speed setting 9	413.60	308.40	31,630	140.69	4.90	7.89	1500	4.40	59	201	29.80	0.04	17.56	0.39
Speed setting 11	420.00	313.20	26,150	116.33	6.02	9.69	1505	3.00	59	201	29.80	0.04	17.87	0.39
Speed setting 13	420.50	313.60	22,680	100.88	6.95	11.19	1502	2.60	63	199	29.40	0.04	17.87	0.39
Speed setting 15	421.20	314.10	19,325	85.97	8.17	13.15	1513	2.30	63	199	29.40	0.04	17.87	0.39
Speed setting 17	419.10	312.50	16,830	74.87	9.34	15.03	1502	2.10	63	199	29.40	0.04	17.82	0.39
Speed setting 19	414.60	309.20	15,045	66.92	10.34	16.64	1508	1.90	61	199	29.40	0.04	17.58	0.39

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Def Consumption Kg Kw Hr	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Consumption Kw Hr L	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr
413.30	308.20	27,735	123.36	5.59	8.99	1699	3.30	57	201	29.80	Power at Rated Engine Speed-Speed setting 9	0.02	0.04	17.36	0.24	3.42	0.40
326.00	243.20	20,885	92.90	5.85	9.42	1752	1.90	59	201	29.80	75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed-Speed setting 9	0.02	0.04	17.11	0.25	3.37	0.40
223.50	166.70	13,885	61.77	6.04	9.71	1770	1.20	59	201	29.80	50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed-Speed setting 9	0.02	0.04	16.04	0.26	3.16	0.43
324.70	242.10	20,820	92.61	5.85	9.41	1435	2.00	59	201	29.80	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed-Speed setting 11	0.02	0.04	18.22	0.23	3.59	0.38
222.90	166.20	13,890	61.78	6.02	9.69	1456	1.30	61	201	29.80	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed-Speed setting 11	0.03	0.04	17.56	0.24	3.46	0.40

Category: 3 Quick Attach: No, Walterscheid quick couplers

Lift Capacity

Max Force 18,455 lbs

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	31,615 lbs ( 14,340 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 5W-30

Sound Levels

At No Load At Speed Setting 4 7 Mph	65.90 dB(A)
Transport At Speed Setting 37 Mph	71.50 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	25.60 in (650 mm)

Static Weight

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

Challenger 1050 Specs ( 2017-2021 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

OCED Tractor Test 3107

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

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

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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