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Big BudModel A
Big Bud 400/30
Utility
- power
- 400 hp
- displacement
- 736 ci
- Cylinders
- 8
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Utility
Big Bud 400/30 vs Versatile 485
VersatileModel B
Versatile 485
Utility
- power
- 485 hp
- displacement
- 912 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
Big BudBig Bud 400/30
vs
VersatileVersatile 485
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 485 higher · +85 hp (+21%)400/30400 hp
485485 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
400/30 is in the 98th percentile; 485 is in the 99th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 485 higher · +176 ci (+24%)400/30736 ci
485912 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
400/30 is in the 96th percentile; 485 is in the 99th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 400/30 higher · +2 (+33%)400/308
4856
Median Utility Tractor4
400/30 is in the 99th percentile; 485 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 485 higher · +6 (+100%)400/306
48512
Median Utility Tractor12
400/30 is in the 11th percentile; 485 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
400/30 (A)485 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Big Bud 400/30 | Versatile 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Big Bud | Versatile | — |
| Model | 400/30 | 485 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Big Bud 400/30 | Versatile 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Detroit Diesel | Cummins | — |
| Model | 8V-92T | QSX15 | — |
| Power Output | 400hp | 485hp | ▲ 485+85 hp · +21% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 | ▲ 400/30+2 · +33% |
| Displacement | 736ci | 912ci | ▲ 485+176 ci · +24% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 5.4in | ▲ 485+0.6 in · +13% |
| Stroke | 5in | 6.7in | ▲ 485+1.7 in · +34% |
Transmission
| Spec | Big Bud 400/30 | Versatile 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Power Shift | Partially synchronized | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Big Bud 400/30 | Versatile 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 268in | 299in | ▲ 485+31 in · +12% |
| Width | 120in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 156in | 136in | ▲ 400/30+20 in · +15% |
| Operating Weight | 40,000lb | 48,500lb | ▲ 485+8,500 lb · +21% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Big Bud 400/30 | Versatile 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center Load Sensing | Closed center load sensing | Same |
| Steering Type | Articulated Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Big Bud 400/30 | Versatile 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | III | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Big Bud 400/30 | Versatile 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 Articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Articulated Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Big Bud 400/30 | Versatile 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Big Bud 400/30 | Versatile 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 21.9gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Big Bud 400/30 | Versatile 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 98th percentile (400 hp)B · 99th percentile (485 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 96th percentile (736 ci)B · 99th percentile (912 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 99th percentile (8)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 11th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 99th percentile (40,000 lb)B · 99th percentile (48,500 lb)
A · 400/30B · 485Median Utility Tractor