Head to head · Utility

Big Bud 400/30 vs Challenger 1038

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Big BudModel A

Big Bud 400/30

Utility

power
400 hp
displacement
736 ci
Cylinders
8
Forward gears
6
Full 400/30 specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger 1038

Agricultural

power
396 hp
displacement
758 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1038 specs
Big BudBig Bud 400/30
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,9335,720

Engine Power

▲ 400/30 higher · +4 hp (+1%)
400/30400 hp
1038396 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

400/30 is in the 98th percentile; 1038 is in the 98th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1038 higher · +22 ci (+3%)
400/30736 ci
1038758 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

400/30 is in the 96th percentile; 1038 is in the 96th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 400/30 higher · +2 (+33%)
400/308
10386
Median Utility Tractor4

400/30 is in the 99th percentile; 1038 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 400/30 higher · +8,385 lb (+27%)
400/3040,000 lb
103831,615 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

400/30 is in the 99th percentile; 1038 is in the 98th · 5,107 models

400/30 (A)1038 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud 400/30Challenger 1038Difference
ManufacturerBig BudChallenger
Model400/301038
CategoryUtilityAgricultural

Engine

SpecBig Bud 400/30Challenger 1038Difference
ManufacturerDetroit DieselMAN
Model8V-92TNot recorded
Power Output400hp396hp400/30+4 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,700RPM400/30+400 RPM · +24%
Cylinders86400/30+2 · +33%
Displacement736ci758ci1038+22 ci · +3%
Bore4.8in5in1038+0.2 in · +4%
Stroke5in6.5in1038+1.5 in · +30%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud 400/30Challenger 1038Difference
TypePower ShiftContinuously-Variable Transmission

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud 400/30Challenger 1038Difference
Length268in242in400/30+26 in · +11%
Width120in108in400/30+12 in · +11%
Height156in136in400/30+20 in · +15%
WheelbaseNot recorded130in
Operating Weight40,000lb31,615lb400/30+8,385 lb · +27%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud 400/30Challenger 1038Difference
System TypeClosed Center Load SensingLoad-sensing
Steering TypeArticulated PowerNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud 400/30Challenger 1038Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedRear Type IV

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud 400/30Challenger 1038Difference
Chassis Type4x4 Articulated 4WDNot recorded
Drive TypeFour-wheel Drive (4WD)Not recorded
Steering TypeArticulated PowerNot recorded

Electrical

SpecBig Bud 400/30Challenger 1038Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric (24V)

Operator Station

SpecBig Bud 400/30Challenger 1038Difference
TypeCabNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 98th percentile (400 hp)B · 98th percentile (396 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 96th percentile (736 ci)B · 96th percentile (758 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 99th percentile (40,000 lb)B · 98th percentile (31,615 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 98th percentile (268 in)B · 96th percentile (242 in)
A · 400/30B · 1038Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud 400/30Full spec pageChallenger 1038