Head to head · Utility

Big Bud 400 vs Challenger 1042

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Big BudModel A

Big Bud 400

Utility

power
400 hp
displacement
893 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 400 specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger 1042

Four-Wheel Drive

power
410 hp
displacement
758 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1042 specs
Big BudBig Bud 400
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ChallengerChallenger 1042

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,1075,720

Engine Power

▲ 1042 higher · +10 hp (+3%)
400400 hp
1042410 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

400 is in the 98th percentile; 1042 is in the 98th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 400 higher · +135 ci (+18%)
400893 ci
1042758 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

400 is in the 98th percentile; 1042 is in the 96th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4006
10426
Median Utility Tractor4

400 is in the 93rd percentile; 1042 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 400 higher · +12,085 lb (+38%)
40043,700 lb
104231,615 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

400 is in the 99th percentile; 1042 is in the 98th · 5,107 models

400 (A)1042 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud 400Challenger 1042Difference
ManufacturerBig BudChallenger
Model4001042
CategoryUtilityFour-Wheel Drive

Engine

SpecBig Bud 400Challenger 1042Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarMAN
Model3406BNot recorded
Power Output400hp410hp1042+10 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,700RPM400+400 RPM · +24%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement893ci758ci400+135 ci · +18%
Bore5.4in5in400+0.4 in · +8%
Stroke6.5in6.5inSame

Transmission

SpecBig Bud 400Challenger 1042Difference
TypeFull power shiftContinuously-Variable Transmission

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud 400Challenger 1042Difference
LengthNot recorded242in
HeightNot recorded136in
Operating Weight43,700lb31,615lb400+12,085 lb · +38%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud 400Challenger 1042Difference
System TypeNot recordedLoad-Sensing
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud 400Challenger 1042Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIV
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud 400Challenger 1042Difference
Chassis Type4x4 4WDFront wheel assist
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc, hydraulically operated

Electrical

SpecBig Bud 400Challenger 1042Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 98th percentile (400 hp)B · 98th percentile (410 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 98th percentile (893 ci)B · 96th percentile (758 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 99th percentile (43,700 lb)B · 98th percentile (31,615 lb)
A · 400B · 1042Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud 400Full spec pageChallenger 1042