Challenger 1046

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Challenger 1046, made by AGCO, is a dependable tractor equipped with MAN's 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel engine. Its engine power reaches an impressive 476 hp, allowing the tractor to handle a wide range of heavy-duty tasks. The tractor is also fitted with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) designated as AccuDrive or Accu-VT, providing seamless shifting and infinite forward and reverse gears. It has a highly resilient turbocharged intercooled induction system, and its engine displacement is 757.9 cubic inches. Keeper an eye out for the versatility of the tire setup; standard tires are Front: 650/65R38 and Rear: 750/75R46, with optional Front: 650/65R34 and Rear: 710/75R42 available. The oil change frequency for this tractor model is set at every 500 hours. This tractor's dimensions depend on the setup, with the length varying between 242 to 242.4 inches and width from 108.3 to 118.2 inches.

Key Specifications

Power Output: 476 hp

Transmission: AccuDrive / Accu-VT (continuously-variable transmission)

Operating Weight: 30865 lbs / 32734 lbs (Shipping weight)

Fuel Type: Diesel

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Challenger 1046 Tractor

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: MAN
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged intercooled / Variable-geometry turbocharger
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 757.9 ci
Bore (in): 4.96 inches
Stroke (in): 6.54 inches
Rated RPM: 1700
Power Output (hp): 476 hp

Transmission

Type: AccuDrive / Accu-VT (continuously-variable transmission)
Forward Gears: Infinite
Reverse Gears: Infinite
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 242.4 inches / 242 inches
Width (in): 108.3 inches / 118.2 inches
Height (in): 135.6 inches (cab) / 140.5 inches (cab)
Operating Weight (lb): 30865 lbs / 32734 lbs (Shipping weight)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: -
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: -
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Standard: Front: 650/65R38, Rear: 750/75R46; Optional: Front: 650/65R34, Rear: 710/75R42
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: Rear Type: IV/IVN
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: -
Starter Type: Electric Starter
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Load sensing

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: November, 2017

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 446.0 HP (332.6 kW) at 1700 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 21.77 Gal/hr (82.40 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.340 lb/hp.hr (0.207 kg/kW.h)
DEF Consumption: 1.18 Gal/hr (4.46 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed: 273.8 HP (204.2 kW) with a drawbar pull of 34,755 lbs (154.59 kN) and a speed of 2.96 mph (4.76 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.452 lb/hp.hr (0.275 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 15.48 Hp.hr/gal (3.05 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 1,622 lb.-ft. (2199 Nm) at 1200 rpm
Torque Rise: 19.0%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 17,001 lbs (76.0 kN) at 24" behind hitch points, and 10,425 lbs (82.1 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate: 61.3 GPM (232 l/min) at maximum pressure with an output of 58.3 HP (43.5 kW) at 2840 psi (196 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 20.76 Hp.hr/gal (4.09 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 21.39 Gal/hr (81.00 l/h) at 1500 rpm

NTTL. (2018). OECD tractor test 3106 for Challenger 1046 Diesel. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from http://tractortestlab.unl.edu