Head to head · Utility

Big Bud 402 vs Challenger 1042

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Big BudModel A

Big Bud 402

Utility

power
402 hp
displacement
893 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 402 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 402
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ChallengerChallenger 1042

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,107–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1042 higher · +8 hp (+2%)
402402 hp
1042410 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ 402 higher · +135 ci (+18%)
402893 ci
1042758 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

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

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4026
10426
Median Utility Tractor4

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

Operating Weight

▲ 402 higher · +8,385 lb (+27%)
40240,000 lb
104231,615 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

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

402 (A)1042 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud 402Challenger 1042Difference
ManufacturerBig BudChallenger—
Model4021042—
CategoryUtilityFour-Wheel Drive—

Engine

SpecBig Bud 402Challenger 1042Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarMAN—
Model3406BNot recorded—
Power Output402hp410hp▲ 1042+8 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,700RPM▲ 402+400 RPM · +24%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement893ci758ci▲ 402+135 ci · +18%
Bore5.4in5in▲ 402+0.4 in · +8%
Stroke6.5in6.5inSame

Transmission

SpecBig Bud 402Challenger 1042Difference
TypeFull power shiftContinuously-Variable Transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud 402Challenger 1042Difference
LengthNot recorded242in—
HeightNot recorded136in—
Operating Weight40,000lb31,615lb▲ 402+8,385 lb · +27%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud 402Challenger 1042Difference
System TypeNot recordedLoad-Sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud 402Challenger 1042Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIV—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud 402Challenger 1042Difference
Chassis Type4x4 4WDFront wheel assist—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc, hydraulically operated—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud 402Challenger 1042Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 98th percentile (402 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 (40,000 lb)B · 98th percentile (31,615 lb)
A · 402B · 1042Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud 402Full spec pageChallenger 1042