Head to head · Agricultural

Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application vs Challenger 1042

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ChallengerModel B

Challenger 1042

Four-Wheel Drive

power
410 hp
displacement
758 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1042 specs
CaterpillarCaterpillar D3C SA Special Application
vs
ChallengerChallenger 1042

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 1042 higher · +300 hp (+273%)
D3C SA Special Application110 hp
1042410 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

D3C SA Special Application is in the 50th percentile; 1042 is in the 97th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1042 higher · +440 ci (+138%)
D3C SA Special Application318 ci
1042758 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

D3C SA Special Application is in the 49th percentile; 1042 is in the 96th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

▲ 1042 higher · +2 (+50%)
D3C SA Special Application4
10426
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

D3C SA Special Application is in the 31st percentile; 1042 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1042 higher · +16,865 lb (+114%)
D3C SA Special Application14,750 lb
104231,615 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

D3C SA Special Application is in the 68th percentile; 1042 is in the 95th · 971 models

D3C SA Special Application (A)1042 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationChallenger 1042Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarChallenger—
ModelD3C SA Special Application1042—
CategoryAgriculturalFour-Wheel Drive—

Engine

SpecCaterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationChallenger 1042Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarMAN—
Model3204Not recorded—
Power Output110hp410hp▲ 1042+300 hp · +273%
Rated RPM2,400RPM1,700RPM▲ D3C SA Special Application+700 RPM · +41%
Cylinders46▲ 1042+2 · +50%
Displacement318ci758ci▲ 1042+440 ci · +138%
Bore4.5in5in▲ 1042+0.5 in · +11%
Stroke5in6.5in▲ 1042+1.5 in · +30%

Transmission

SpecCaterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationChallenger 1042Difference
TypeGearContinuously-Variable Transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationChallenger 1042Difference
Length146in242in▲ 1042+96 in · +66%
Width76.5inNot recorded—
Height108in136in▲ 1042+28 in · +26%
Operating Weight14,750lb31,615lb▲ 1042+16,865 lb · +114%

Hydraulics

SpecCaterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationChallenger 1042Difference
System TypeNot recordedLoad-Sensing—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationChallenger 1042Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIV—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationChallenger 1042Difference
Chassis TypeCrawlerFront wheel assist—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc, hydraulically operated—

Electrical

SpecCaterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationChallenger 1042Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 50th percentile (110 hp)B · 97th percentile (410 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 49th percentile (318 ci)B · 96th percentile (758 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 31st percentile (4)B · 74th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 68th percentile (14,750 lb)B · 95th percentile (31,615 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 23rd percentile (146 in)B · 95th percentile (242 in)
A · D3C SA Special ApplicationB · 1042Median Agricultural Tractor
Full spec pageCaterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationFull spec pageChallenger 1042