Head to head · Utility

Big Bud 402 vs Fendt 1042 Vario

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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
Fendt 1042 Vario Tractor
FendtModel B

Fendt 1042 Vario

Row Crop

power
420 hp
displacement
758 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1042 Vario specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,107–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1042 Vario higher · +18 hp (+4%)
402402 hp
1042 Vario420 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ 402 higher · +135 ci (+18%)
402893 ci
1042 Vario758 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

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

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4026
1042 Vario6
Median Utility Tractor4

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

Operating Weight

▲ 402 higher · +9,135 lb (+30%)
40240,000 lb
1042 Vario30,865 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

402 is in the 99th percentile; 1042 Vario is in the 97th · 5,107 models

402 (A)1042 Vario (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud 402Fendt 1042 VarioDifference
ManufacturerBig BudFendt—
Model4021042 Vario—
CategoryUtilityRow Crop—

Engine

SpecBig Bud 402Fendt 1042 VarioDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarMAN—
Model3406BNot recorded—
Power Output402hp420hp▲ 1042 Vario+18 hp · +4%
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 402Fendt 1042 VarioDifference
TypeFull power shiftCVT—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud 402Fendt 1042 VarioDifference
LengthNot recorded242in—
WidthNot recorded108in—
HeightNot recorded136in—
Operating Weight40,000lb30,865lb▲ 402+9,135 lb · +30%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud 402Fendt 1042 VarioDifference
System TypeNot recordedLoad sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud 402Fendt 1042 VarioDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud 402Fendt 1042 VarioDifference
Chassis Type4x4 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud 402Fendt 1042 VarioDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecBig Bud 402Fendt 1042 VarioDifference
StandardNot recordedTier IV—
Control SystemNot recordedSelective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) with diesel oxidation catalyst—

Operator Station

SpecBig Bud 402Fendt 1042 VarioDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 98th percentile (402 hp)B · 98th percentile (420 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 · 97th percentile (30,865 lb)
A · 402B · 1042 VarioMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud 402Full spec pageFendt 1042 Vario