Head to head · Utility

Big Bud 400/30 vs Versatile 405

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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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VersatileModel B

Versatile 405

Four-Wheel Drive

power
400 hp
displacement
720 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 405 specs
Big BudBig Bud 400/30
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VersatileVersatile 405

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
400/30400 hp
405400 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

400/30 is in the 98th percentile; 405 is in the 98th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 400/30 higher · +16 ci (+2%)
400/30736 ci
405720 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

400/30 is in the 96th percentile; 405 is in the 96th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 400/30 higher · +2 (+33%)
400/308
4056
Median Utility Tractor4

400/30 is in the 99th percentile; 405 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 405 higher · +10 (+167%)
400/306
40516
Median Utility Tractor12

400/30 is in the 11th percentile; 405 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

400/30 (A)405 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud 400/30Versatile 405Difference
ManufacturerBig BudVersatile—
Model400/30405—
CategoryUtilityFour-Wheel Drive—

Engine

SpecBig Bud 400/30Versatile 405Difference
ManufacturerDetroit DieselCummins—
Model8V-92TQSG12—
Power Output400hp400hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,800RPM▲ 400/30+300 RPM · +17%
Cylinders86▲ 400/30+2 · +33%
Displacement736ci720ci▲ 400/30+16 ci · +2%
Bore4.8in5.2in▲ 405+0.4 in · +8%
Stroke5in5.7in▲ 405+0.7 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud 400/30Versatile 405Difference
TypePower ShiftFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud 400/30Versatile 405Difference
Length268inNot recorded—
Width120inNot recorded—
Height156inNot recorded—
Operating Weight40,000lb31,500lb▲ 400/30+8,500 lb · +27%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud 400/30Versatile 405Difference
System TypeClosed Center Load SensingClosed center load sensingSame
Steering TypeArticulated PowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud 400/30Versatile 405Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIVN/III—
Hitch CategoryNot recorded3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud 400/30Versatile 405Difference
Chassis Type4x4 Articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive TypeFour-wheel Drive (4WD)4WD—
Steering TypeArticulated PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud 400/30Versatile 405Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBig Bud 400/30Versatile 405Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

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 · 96th percentile (720 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 99th percentile (40,000 lb)B · 98th percentile (31,500 lb)
A · 400/30B · 405Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud 400/30Full spec pageVersatile 405