Head to head · Utility

Big Bud 400/20 vs John Deere 8970

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Big BudModel A

Big Bud 400/20

Utility

power
400 hp
displacement
736 ci
Cylinders
8
Forward gears
12
Full 400/20 specs
John Deere 8970 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8970

Utility

power
400 hp
displacement
861 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full 8970 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,6595,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
400/20400 hp
8970400 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

400/20 is in the 98th percentile; 8970 is in the 98th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8970 higher · +125 ci (+17%)
400/20736 ci
8970861 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

400/20 is in the 96th percentile; 8970 is in the 98th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 400/20 higher · +2 (+33%)
400/208
89706
Median Utility Tractor4

400/20 is in the 99th percentile; 8970 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8970 higher · +12 (+100%)
400/2012
897024
Median Utility Tractor12

400/20 is in the 50th percentile; 8970 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

400/20 (A)8970 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud 400/20John Deere 8970Difference
ManufacturerBig BudJohn Deere
Model400/208970
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBig Bud 400/20John Deere 8970Difference
ManufacturerDetroit DieselCummins
Model8V-92TNot recorded
Power Output400hp400hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders86400/20+2 · +33%
Displacement736ci861ci8970+125 ci · +17%
Bore4.8in5.5in8970+0.7 in · +15%
Stroke5in6in8970+1 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud 400/20John Deere 8970Difference
TypeGear12 and 24 Speed Powersync

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud 400/20John Deere 8970Difference
Length268in269in8970+1 in · <1%
Width120inNot recorded
Operating WeightNot recorded33,655lb

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud 400/20John Deere 8970Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensingClosed center pressure compensated
Steering TypeArticulated powerArticulated powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBig Bud 400/20John Deere 8970Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with hydraulic wet disc clutch (optional)
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud 400/20John Deere 8970Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeArticulated powerArticulated powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc

Electrical

SpecBig Bud 400/20John Deere 8970Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBig Bud 400/20John Deere 8970Difference
CoolantNot recorded18gal

Operator Station

SpecBig Bud 400/20John Deere 8970Difference
TypeCabSound-Gard cab (standard)

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 98th percentile (400 hp)B · 98th percentile (400 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 96th percentile (736 ci)B · 98th percentile (861 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 99th percentile (8)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 92nd percentile (24)

Length

median 137 in
A · 98th percentile (268 in)B · 98th percentile (269 in)
A · 400/20B · 8970Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud 400/20Full spec pageJohn Deere 8970