Challenger 1050

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Challenger 1050 is a 4WD row-crop tractor from the 1000 series. It is equipped with a 12.4L six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine from MAN that produces 485 hp at 1700 rpm. The engine utilizes selective catalytic reduction and has DOC, DPF exhaust treatment. It has a continuously variable transmission with infinite forward/reverse gears. Key specs include 31,615 lbs operating weight, 129.9 inch wheelbase, and hydraulic system with 61.3 GPM pump flow rate. The tractor features a 24V electrical system and air-conditioned cab.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 485

Transmission: Continuously-variable transmission

Drive Type: 4-Wheel Drive

Operating Weight: 31615

Fuel Type: Diesel

Challenger 1050 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Excellent
Greater than 94% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Above Average
Greater than 81% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
MAN
Model
-
Cooling Type
Liquid with thermostat and variable speed fan
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
757.9
Bore (in)
4.96
Stroke (in)
6.535
Rated RPM
1700
Power Output (hp)
485

Transmission

Type
Continuously-variable transmission
Forward Gears
Infinite
Reverse Gears
Infinite
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
242.4
Width (in)
108.3
Height (in)
135.6
Operating Weight (lb)
31615

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Rear PTO - Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
1000/1000E
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
4-Wheel Drive
Steering Type
Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
-
Front Tire Diameter (in)
38
Front Tire Width (in)
25.59
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
46
Rear Tire Width (in)
29.53
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
Type IV/IVN
Hitch Category
Category 4
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Cab with air-conditioning
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type
Load-sensing

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: November, 2017 to January, 2018

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Maximum Power: 485.0 HP (361.7 kW) at 1700 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 23.72 Gal/hr (89.80 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.340 lb/hp.hr (0.207 kg/kW.h)
  • DEF Consumption: 1.55 Gal/hr (5.87 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

  • Power at Rated Engine Speed (Speed setting 9): 413.3 HP (308.2 kW) with a drawbar pull of 27,735 lbs (123.40 kN) and a speed of 5.59 mph (8.99 km/h)
  • Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.399 lb/hp.hr (0.243 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 17.36 Hp.hr/gal (3.42 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 1,098 lb.-ft. (1,202 Nm) at 1500 rpm

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted: 18,450 lbs (82.1 kN) at hitch points
  • Pump Delivery Rate: 61.3 GPM (232.0 l/min) at 2850 psi (197 bar)
  • Hydraulic Power: 80.3 HP (59.8 kW) at delivery pressure of 2540 psi (175 bar)

Overall Efficiency

  • Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 20.58 Hp.hr/gal (4.06 kW.h/l)
  • Fuel Consumption: 20.54 Gal/hr (77.88 l/h) at 1600 rpm

    NTTL . (2018). OECD tractor test 3107 for Challenger 1050 Diesel. Lincoln,NE:NebraskaTractorTestLaboratory. Retrieved from http://tractortestlab.unl.edu

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