Challenger® 1000 Series 396-517 HP

Introducing the World's First
500+ HP Fixed-Frame Tractor

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This isn't an evolution.
It's not a redesign.
It's a totally new tractor
built from the ground up.

Innovation from some of the best engineers on the planet:

two-in-one
intelligence
power
efficiency
control

WELCOME TO THE FUTURE OF FARMING
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  ACCUDRIVE
  
  The AccuDrive powertrain is built to unleash enormous power at low engine speeds. Enabled by a hydraulic pump and two hydraulic motors that drive both axles, independently as needed.
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  MAN Engine
  
  The six-cylinder, 12.4-liter MAN engine delivers an impressive 1,770 ft. lbs. of torque at 1,100 RPM. Developed using a high-torque-at- low speed engine concept to ensure the engine, transmission, fan and hydraulics function at maximum capacity, using the lowest engine speeds delivering maximum torque and low fuel consumption.
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  Air System
  
  The Concentric Air System (CAS) cooling unit uses a unique front fan to pull in cold, dense air, accelerate it over the hood and press it through the radiator. The CAS delivers optimal cooling power to each component, according to need, independent of engine speed.
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  ACCU-VT
  
  The Accu-VT is engineered with a hydraulic pump and two hydraulic motors that enable ideal torque distribution independently on the front and rear wheels, maximizing engine power at slow speeds. The first hydraulic motor supplies the rear axle with torque via hydrostatic power-splitting, continuously from 65 feet per hour to 31 mph. The second hydraulic motor serves the front axle. So you always get optimized traction and tremendous pulling power.
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  Simple Operating Concept
  
  Engineered for productivity, the Tractor Management Center (TMC) encompasses the Advantage armrest, the AccuTerminal, Advantage joystick, PTO controls, crossgate and keypad. The ergonomic design and functionality gives any operator complete control and reduces excessive body movements so they can focus on performance. The functional areas of the tractor color coordinate with the controls that operate them, making operation simple.
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  Advantage Multi-Function Armrest
  
  The Advantage armrest design puts all tasks and functions within easy reach, reducing time, distraction and fatigue. Access to the joystick, keypad, PTO controls and hydraulic valves are right at your fingertips. This allows easy activation of guidance, AccuField Command, automated hitch functions, differential lock and front suspension.
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  AccuTerminal
  
  The Challenger 10.4 in AccuTerminal brings your operation a new level of control, precision and productivity. "The intuitive touch-screen terminal with a smartphone feel lets you manage all tractor settings and adjustments; monitor and control ISOBUS implements, camera functions, TaskDoc documentation, guidance; precisely manage variable application to avoid overlapping and move data wirelessly."
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  Torque Vectoring
  
  Unlike, today’s conventional four-wheel drives that use a fixed torque ratio between the front and rear axle, AccuDrive provides a unique advantage. Our unique Challenger Torque Vectoring enables a variable four-wheel drive, where torque is distributed over two transmission outputs, independently on both axles for tremendous pulling power. An intelligently-controlled four-wheel drive clutch shifts torque between the axles, according to need, with reduced frictional loss and wear.
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  Pull-in-Turn Effect As shown
  
  With variable four-wheel drive, the front-wheel drive can actively pull the tractor into a curve. This “pull-in-turn” effect reduces the turning circle in the field by up to 10%, giving you nimble maneuverability in tight spots. AccuDrive reduces routine maintenance costs by minimizing the otherwise usual tire wear on the front tires that is caused by cornering on firm surfaces.
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  Better Ballasting
  
  The simple, interchangeable ballasting system has front weights from 1,978 lbs. to 7,275 lbs. and wheel weight options from 2 x 1,443 lbs. to 2 x 2,275 lbs. The easy ballast pickup and self-leveling front axle suspension allow weight changes in minutes, efficiently moving from one application to another and reducing unnecessary tire wear.
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  Hydraulics
  
  The Challenger 1000 Series can operate countless implements efficiently. Plus, the optional, two-pump, load-sensing hydraulic system can control a delivery rate of 113.5 gpm, for especially high demands that require high-capacity hydraulics. Two independent load sensing pumps provide independent priority functions and supply the respective consumers with the right amount of oil pressure and volume through each individual circuit.

Two-In-One

Intelligent Farming is doing the work of two tractors with just one.

Having one tractor for spring applications and another for the rest of the year can be expensive. The Challenger® 1000 Series can help. These fixed frame tractors are built to also handle the work of an articulated tractor, with the power and maneuverability to handle both grueling tillage work and intricate row crop applications.

Row Crop	Small Grains	Specialty
Planting Tillage Grain Carts Sprayers	Seeding Grain Carts Tillage	Lifters/Harvesters Strip Tillage Wagons Planters Bedders Manure Tanks

Row Crop

Small Grains

Specialty

Planting

Tillage

Grain Carts

Sprayers

Seeding

Grain Carts

Tillage

Lifters/Harvesters

Strip Tillage

Wagons

Planters

Bedders

Manure Tanks

Intelligent farming is year-round application, from heavy tillage to row crop.

Intelligence

ACCU The shortest way to say superior engineering, superior performance, superior productivity.

AccuEngineering™, is the smarter, more intuitive and more efficient engineering platform upon which the Challenger 1000 Series is built. From the controls in the cab, to the AccuDrive™ powertrain, to the AccuTerminal™, ACCU is simply a more intelligent way to engineer a more intelligent tractor.

The Challenger 10.4 in AccuTerminal brings your operation a new level of control, precision and productivity. The intuitive touch-screen terminal with a smartphone feel lets you manage all tractor settings and adjustments, monitor and control ISOBUS implements, camera functions, TaskDoc Documentation, guideance, , and precisely manage variable application to avoid overlapping and move data wirelessly.

Watch AgControl Video >
Watch ISOBUS Video >
Watch Auto-Guide™ Video >

With variable four-wheel drive, the front-wheel drive can actively pull the tractor into a curve. This “pull-in-turn” effect reduces the turning circle in the field by up to 10%, giving you nimble maneuverability in tight spots.

Watch AccuDrive Video >

With AccuField Command headland management, operators can create operating sequences for turns, while driving or standing still, and save them. Up to 25 settings for the engine and transmission control, the hydraulic valves and the front and rear linkage, the front and rear PTO as well as the AutoGuide along with their individual functions are made via the headland management system and can be saved and recalled easily in the AccuTerminal.

The Accu-VT is engineered with a hydraulic pump and two hydraulic motors that enable ideal torque distributionindependently on the front and rear wheels, maximizing engine power at slow speeds. The first hydraulic motor supplies the rear axle with torque via hydrostatic power-splitting, continuously from 65 feet per hour to 31 mph. The second hydraulic motor serves the front axle. So you always get optimized traction and tremendous pulling power.

Intelligent farming is a better cost of ownership for serious agribusiness.

Power

Not Just Raw Power. Smart Power.

An engine and powertrain that work together perfectly will maximize engine power at slow speeds. So you can pull the heaviest implements through the toughest conditions, with maximum torque and minimum fuel usage. And you always get optimized traction and flotation, and tremendous pulling power.

ACCUDRIVE

Perhaps the most intelligent feature of the Challenger 1000 series is a powertrain unlike anything you’ve seen before. Simply put, the Accu-VT powertrain maximizes engine power at slow speeds. So you can pull the heaviest implements through the toughest conditions, with maximum torque and minimum fuel usage. The key is the tractor’s ability to drive both axles independently.

Watch AccuDrive Video >
MAN Engine

The six-cylinder, 12.4-liter displacement, MAN engine is ideal for heavy draft work, delivering an impressive 1,770 ft. lbs. of torque at 1,100 RPM. The Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) turbocharger unleashes enormous power at low engine speed, so you can operate continuously in a maximum torque range while still delivering the lowest specific fuel consumption.

The high-torque-at-low-engine-speed principle ensures that all vehicle components—engine, transmission, fan and hydraulics—work precisely at maximum capacity, even at these low engine speeds. This delivers maximum performance and efficiency 365 days a year.
Accu-VT

The Accu-VT is engineered with a hydraulic pump and two hydraulic motors that enable ideal torque distribution, as needed, independently on the front and rear wheels. The rear axle is supplied with the hydrostatic mechanical power-splitting. The continuously variable operation allows for 65 feet per hour to 31 mph all in ONE range without any intervention by the operator, for easier operation.
Torque Vectoring: Amazingly Unconventional

Conventional four-wheel drives use a fixed-torque ratio between the front and rear axle. Not these tractors. Our unique Challenger Torque Vectoring enables a variable four-wheel drive, where torque is distributed over two transmission outputs, independently on both axles for tremendous pulling power. An intelligently controlled four-wheel drive clutch controls the torque so it can be shifted between the axles, according to need, with reduced frictional loss and wear. As speed increases, a clutch completely decouples the front axle drive at 15.5 mph, eliminating drag losses in the drive train and further increasing efficiency.
Pull-In-Turn Effect

Since there is no fixed-drive ratio with the variable four-wheel drive, the front-wheel drive can actively pull the tractor into a curve. This “pull-in-turn” effect reduces the turning circle in the field by up to 10%. For a high-horsepower tractor, you get nimble maneuverability in tight spots. Better yet, the usual front tire wear and tear caused by cornering on firm surfaces is reduced, so you don’t have to change expensive tires as often.

Intelligent farming is higher torque at lower engine speeds for a better ROI.

Efficiency

Efficient Power. When and Where You Need It.

When the engine, transmission, fan, hydraulics and all implements work highly efficiently at maximum capacity, there’s less wear and tear on components and a longer engine life. AccuDrive is designed to exploit the high engine power, keeping speeds especially low in any terrain, regardless of ground conditions. It doesn’t get any more efficient than that.

Intelligent farming is covering more acres. In less time.

Control

Easy to Operate and Highly Intuitive.

Though a Challenger 1000 Series tractor is a highly sophisticated machine, the Tractor Management Center makes it simple to operate. All functions whether in the terminal or on the multi-function armrest are color coordinated to the controls that operate them, and the ergonomic design keeps all tasks and functions comfortably within the operator’s reach, reducing time and fatigue. With one hand on the wheel and one hand on the multi-function joystick, you’re in total control at all times.

Intelligent farming is an easy-to-operate, intuitive tractor management center.

Specifications

Model	Engine hp (kW)	PTO hp (kW)	Engine	Transmission	Hydraulics
1038	396 (291)	350 (261)	6-cylinder, 12.4 Liter, MAN	AccuDrive CVT	Standard 58 GPM ; Optional 116 GPM Dual-Pump, Dual-Circuit
1042	435 (320)	386 (288)	6-cylinder, 12.4 Liter, MAN	AccuDrive CVT	Standard 58 GPM ; Optional 116 GPM Dual-Pump, Dual-Circuit
1046	476 (350)	421 (314)	6-cylinder, 12.4 Liter, MAN	AccuDrive CVT	Standard 58 GPM ; Optional 116 GPM Dual-Pump, Dual-Circuit
1050	517 (380)	453 (338)	6-cylinder, 12.4 Liter, MAN	AccuDrive CVT	Standard 58 GPM ; Optional 116 GPM Dual-Pump, Dual-Circuit

Videos

The World's First 500+ HP
Fixed Frame Tractor

Crafted in our state-of-the-art Marktoberdorf, Germany plant, each Challenger 1000 is built from the ground up on our AccuEngineering™ Platform. This new class of tractors delivers more power to the ground, more efficiently, intuitively and intelligently than ever before.

AccuDrive™ on the
Challenger 1000 Series

Learn about how the revolutionary, variable four-wheel drive Accu-VT powertrain maximizes engine power and torque with minimum fuel usage.

Now That's
Intelligent Farming

The 1000 Series has the power and maneuverability to handle both grueling tillage work and intricate row crop. Watch this footage to see it in action.

AgControl Variable Rate Control

With AgControl Variable Rate Control on the Challenger 1000 Series you can now set your operating inputs accurately and precisely saving you time and money when applying fertilizer or pesticides to your fields.

ISOBUS Functionality

AccuTerminal lets you monitor and control all ISOBUS 11783-compliant implements, including balers, planters and sprayers without the need for additional cab monitors or control boxes.

Auto-Guide™ Guidance System

The Auto-Guide guidance system allows you to drive reliably and accurately without actively steering, even in difficult reception conditions.

Challenger AccuDrive™ - Torque Vectoring

With Challenger AccuDrive, power is always there were it is needed and that is only possible with intelligent torque distribution between the front and rear axles. That is Challenger Torque Vectoring.

Challenger AccuDrive™ - The Pull-In Turn Effect

Since there is no fixed-drive ratio with the variable four-wheel drive on the Challenger 1000 Series, the front-wheel drive can actively pull the tractor into a curve. This “pull-in-turn” effect reduces the turning circle in the field by up to 10%.

Challenger AccuDrive™ - On the Road

Power. Efficiency. Dynamics. That's the result of the intelligently controlled four-wheel clutch on the Challenger 1000 Series. On the road 24.5 mph is already reach at 950 RPM.

Product Resources

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Challenger 1000 Series Tractors Brochure (2 MB application/pdf English)

Challenger® 1000 Series 396-517 HP

Introducing the World's First 500+ HP Fixed-Frame Tractor

This isn't an evolution. It's not a redesign. It's a totally new tractor built from the ground up.

Innovation from some of the best engineers on the planet:

WELCOME TO THE FUTURE OF FARMING

ACCUDRIVE

MAN Engine

Air System

ACCU-VT

Simple Operating Concept

Advantage Multi-Function Armrest

AccuTerminal

Torque Vectoring

Pull-in-Turn Effect As shown

Better Ballasting

Hydraulics

Two-In-One

Intelligent Farming is doing the work of two tractors with just one.

Intelligent farming is year-round application, from heavy tillage to row crop.

Intelligence

ACCU The shortest way to say superior engineering, superior performance, superior productivity.

Intelligent farming is a better cost of ownership for serious agribusiness.

Power

Not Just Raw Power. Smart Power.

ACCUDRIVE

MAN Engine

Accu-VT

Torque Vectoring: Amazingly Unconventional

Pull-In-Turn Effect

Intelligent farming is higher torque at lower engine speeds for a better ROI.

Efficiency

Efficient Power. When and Where You Need It.

Intelligent farming is covering more acres. In less time.

Control

Easy to Operate and Highly Intuitive.

Intelligent farming is an easy-to-operate, intuitive tractor management center.

Specifications

Videos

The World's First 500+ HPFixed Frame Tractor

AccuDrive™ on the Challenger 1000 Series

Now That's Intelligent Farming

AgControl Variable Rate Control

ISOBUS Functionality

Auto-Guide™ Guidance System

Challenger AccuDrive™ - Torque Vectoring

Challenger AccuDrive™ - The Pull-In Turn Effect

Challenger AccuDrive™ - On the Road

Product Resources

Printed Literature

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Introducing the World's First
500+ HP Fixed-Frame Tractor

This isn't an evolution.
It's not a redesign.
It's a totally new tractor
built from the ground up.

The World's First 500+ HP
Fixed Frame Tractor

AccuDrive™ on the
Challenger 1000 Series

Now That's
Intelligent Farming