Challenger 1050

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Challenger 1050 is a powerful row crop tractor built for big farms. It has a strong 6-cylinder diesel engine made by MAN that puts out 485 horsepower. This engine is very big compared to most tractors, with 757.9 cubic inches of displacement. The tractor uses a special transmission that lets it go forward and backward with infinite speed choices.

This tractor is big and heavy, weighing 31,615 pounds. It has four-wheel drive and power steering to help it move easily in fields. The Challenger 1050 has a cab with air conditioning to keep farmers comfortable while working. It also has a rear power take-off (PTO) that spins at 1000 rpm to run farm tools. The hydraulic system is very strong, able to lift 18,450 pounds. This tractor is built to work hard and get big jobs done fast on large farms.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 485 hp (361.7 kW)

Transmission: Continuously-variable transmission

Drive Type: 4-Wheel Drive

Operating Weight: 31615 lb (14340 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Challenger 1050 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Challenger 1050 is Excellent. It is greater than 100% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Challenger 1050 is Excellent. It is greater than 99% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Challenger 1050 is Excellent. It is greater than 99% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Challenger 1050 is Poor. It is greater than 8% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
MAN
Cooling Type
Liquid with thermostat and variable speed fan
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
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
485 hp (361.7 kW)

Transmission

Type
Continuously-variable transmission
Forward Gears
Infinite
Reverse Gears
Infinite

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
4-Wheel Drive
Steering Type
Power
Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc