Challenger 1042

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Challenger 1042 is a powerful 4WD tractor with a front wheel assist chassis. It has a big diesel engine made by MAN, with 6 cylinders and 758 cubic inches of displacement. This engine is turbocharged and intercooled, giving it lots of power - 410.1 horsepower at 1700 rpm. The tractor uses a special transmission called a Continuously-Variable Transmission, which lets it go forward and backward at many different speeds.

This tractor is built for heavy work. It weighs 31,615 pounds and has a strong hydraulic system that can lift heavy loads. The hitch at the back is category IV, which means it can handle big implements. The Challenger 1042 is also quite large, measuring 242 inches long and 135.6 inches tall. It has wet disc brakes that work well even in muddy conditions. The fuel tank is big, and at full power, it uses about 19.67 gallons of fuel per hour.

In tests, the Challenger 1042 showed it could pull very heavy loads. It can pull 10,025 pounds while moving at 5.65 miles per hour. The engine is also efficient, using less fuel than many other tractors its size. This tractor is a good choice for farmers who need a lot of power for big fields or heavy work.
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Key Specifications

Power Output: 410 hp (305.8 kW)

Transmission: Continuously-Variable Transmission

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 31615 lb (14340 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Challenger 1042 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Challenger 1042 is Excellent. It is greater than 98% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 6.6K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Challenger 1042 is Excellent. It is greater than 97% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Challenger 1042 is Excellent. It is greater than 96% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Challenger 1042 is Poor. It is greater than 6% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
MAN
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged Intercooled / Variable-geometry Turbocharger
Cylinders
6
Displacement
758 ci (12.4 L)
Bore
4.96 in (126.0 mm)
Stroke
6.54 in (166.0 mm)
Rated RPM
1700
Power Output
410 hp (305.8 kW)

Transmission

Type
Continuously-Variable Transmission
Forward Gears
Infinite
Reverse Gears
Infinite
Options
Forward speed range: 0-37 mph, Reverse speed range: 0-21 mph

Drivetrain

Chassis
Front wheel assist
Drive Type
4WD
Brake Type
Wet multiple disc, hydraulically operated