Challenger
Challenger 1046
The Challenger 1046 is a row-crop tractor produced from 2017 to 2021 as part of the 1000 Series by Challenger, a part of AGCO. It features a MAN 12.4L 6-cylinder diesel engine with a variable-geometry turbocharger, delivering 476 hp gross power. The tractor is equipped with an Accu-VT continuously-variable transmission offering infinite forward and reverse gears. It has four-wheel drive, power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a cab with air-conditioning and advanced guidance systems. The 1046 has a fuel tank capacity of 211 gallons and a DEF tank of 22 gallons. Its dimensions include a 130-inch wheelbase, 242-inch length, and a shipping weight of 32,734 lbs. The tractor supports up to 6 hydraulic valves with a load-sensing system and has a rear hitch lift capacity of 18,631 lbs. Electrical system includes two 12-volt batteries and dual 160A alternators. Standard tires are 650/65R38 front and 750/75R46 rear, with several optional tire configurations available.
Power476 hp
Founded2017 - 2021
Model1046
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger 1046
Power
| PTO (tested) | 443.0 hp (330.3 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 421 hp (313.9 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 476 hp (355.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 382.7 hp (285.4 kW) |
Tires
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 650/65R34. Rear: 710/75R42, Front: 710/60R38. Rear: 900/65R46 |
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| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 650/65R38. Rear: 750/75R46 |
Engine
| Type | variable-geometry turbocharger diesel |
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| Torque | 1696 lb-ft (2299.8 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Emissions | Tier IV |
| Fuel tank | 211 gal (798.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1700 |
| Torque RPM | 1450 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.96x6.54 inches (126 x 166 mm) |
| Displacement | 756.7 ci (12.4 L) |
| Manufacturer | MAN |
| Starter volts | 24 |
| Emission control | selective catalytic reduction |
| Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 22 gal (83.3 L) |
| Rated Power (gross) | 476 hp (355.0 kW) |
Dimensions
| Width | 118.2 inches (300 cm) |
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| Length | 242 inches (614 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 130 inches (330 cm) |
| Max weight | 50706 lbs (23000 kg) |
| Rear tread | 78.7 inches (199 cm) |
| Front tread | 82.7 inches (210 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 140.5 inches (356 cm) |
| Bar rear axle | 118.1 inch length (2999 mm), 98.4 inch length (2499 mm) |
| Shipping weight | 32734 lbs (14848 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 23.6 inches (59 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 320 (Two 160A alternators.) |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | load-sensing |
|---|---|
| Valves | up to 6 |
| Pump flow | 58 gpm (219.5 lpm), 113.5 gpm (429.6 lpm) Optional, with additional 55.5GPM pump. |
Mechanical
| Cab | standard with air-conditioning. Auto-Guide; AccuField Command; AgControl |
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| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
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| Series | 1000 Series |
| Built in | Marktoberdoft, Germany |
| Original price | $418,820 in 2019 |
| Years produced | 2017 - 2021 |
Transmission
| Type | continuously-variable transmission |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Transmission | Accu-VT |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | IV/IVN |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 18631 lbs (8451 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000/1000E |