Head to head · Utility

Big Bud 402 vs Challenger MT945B

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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 MT945B

Agricultural

power
416 hp
displacement
928 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT945B specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT945B higher · +14 hp (+3%)
402402 hp
MT945B416 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

402 is in the 98th percentile; MT945B is in the 98th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT945B higher · +35 ci (+4%)
402893 ci
MT945B928 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

402 is in the 98th percentile; MT945B is in the 99th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4026
MT945B6
Median Utility Tractor4

402 is in the 93rd percentile; MT945B is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT945B higher · +4 (+33%)
40212
MT945B16
Median Utility Tractor12

402 is in the 50th percentile; MT945B is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

402 (A)MT945B (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud 402Challenger MT945BDifference
ManufacturerBig BudChallenger—
Model402MT945B—
CategoryUtilityAgricultural—

Engine

SpecBig Bud 402Challenger MT945BDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3406BC15 ACERT Tier III—
Power Output402hp416hp▲ MT945B+14 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement893ci928ci▲ MT945B+35 ci · +4%
Bore5.4in5.4inSame
Stroke6.5in6.7in▲ MT945B+0.2 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud 402Challenger MT945BDifference
TypeFull power shiftFull powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud 402Challenger MT945BDifference
LengthNot recorded298in—
WidthNot recorded200in—
HeightNot recorded151in—
Operating Weight40,000lb50,495lb▲ MT945B+10,495 lb · +26%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud 402Challenger MT945BDifference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center PFC—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBig Bud 402Challenger MT945BDifference
TypeNot recordedLive—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud 402Challenger MT945BDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIVN/III Opt—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded19,500lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud 402Challenger MT945BDifference
Chassis Type4x4 4WD4x4—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet discs—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud 402Challenger MT945BDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBig Bud 402Challenger MT945BDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 98th percentile (402 hp)B · 98th percentile (416 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 98th percentile (893 ci)B · 99th percentile (928 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 99th percentile (40,000 lb)B · 99th percentile (50,495 lb)
A · 402B · MT945BMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud 402Full spec pageChallenger MT945B