Challenger 1046

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Challenger 1046 is a powerful tractor built for big jobs on the farm. It has a strong MAN engine with 6 cylinders that can produce 446 horsepower. This engine is cooled by liquid and runs on diesel fuel. The tractor uses a special turbocharger to make the engine even more powerful.

One of the best things about the Challenger 1046 is its transmission. It can change speeds smoothly without shifting gears, which makes it easy to drive. The tractor is big, measuring 242.4 inches long, 108.3 inches wide, and 135.6 inches tall. It weighs 30,865 pounds, which helps it pull heavy loads. The tractor has big tires, with 650/65R38 in the front and 750/75R46 in the back. It also has a strong hydraulic system that can pump 61.3 gallons of fluid per minute, which is great for running farm equipment.
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Key Specifications

Power Output: 446 hp (332.6 kW)

Transmission: CONTINOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION

Operating Weight: 30865 lb (14000 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Challenger 1046 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Challenger 1046 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 1046 is Excellent. It is greater than 97% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 6.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Challenger 1046 is Excellent. It is greater than 96% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Challenger 1046 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
446 hp (332.6 kW)

Transmission

Type
CONTINOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
Forward Gears
Infinite
Reverse Gears
Infinite