Head to head · Utility

Big Bud 450/50 vs Challenger 1046

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Big BudModel A

Big Bud 450/50

Utility

power
450 hp
displacement
1,150 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
9
Full 450/50 specs
Challenger 1046 Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger 1046

Agricultural

power
446 hp
displacement
758 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1046 specs
Big BudBig Bud 450/50
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ChallengerChallenger 1046

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,1075,720

Engine Power

▲ 450/50 higher · +4 hp (<1%)
450/50450 hp
1046446 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

450/50 is in the 99th percentile; 1046 is in the 99th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 450/50 higher · +392 ci (+52%)
450/501,150 ci
1046758 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

450/50 is in the 99th percentile; 1046 is in the 96th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
450/506
10466
Median Utility Tractor4

450/50 is in the 93rd percentile; 1046 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 450/50 higher · +10,635 lb (+34%)
450/5041,500 lb
104630,865 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

450/50 is in the 99th percentile; 1046 is in the 97th · 5,107 models

450/50 (A)1046 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud 450/50Challenger 1046Difference
ManufacturerBig BudChallenger
Model450/501046
CategoryUtilityAgricultural

Engine

SpecBig Bud 450/50Challenger 1046Difference
ManufacturerCumminsMAN
Power Output450hp446hp450/50+4 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,700RPM450/50+400 RPM · +24%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement1,150ci758ci450/50+392 ci · +52%
Bore6.3in5in450/50+1.3 in · +26%
Stroke6.3in6.5in1046+0.2 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud 450/50Challenger 1046Difference
TypePower ShiftCONTINOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud 450/50Challenger 1046Difference
LengthNot recorded242in
WidthNot recorded108in
HeightNot recorded136in
Operating Weight41,500lb30,865lb450/50+10,635 lb · +34%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud 450/50Challenger 1046Difference
System TypeNot recordedLoad sensing
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded61.3gpm
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded

Tires

SpecBig Bud 450/50Challenger 1046Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded650/65R38
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded750/75R46

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud 450/50Challenger 1046Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIV/IVN
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud 450/50Challenger 1046Difference
Chassis Type4x4 4WDNot recorded
Drive TypeFour-wheel DriveNot recorded
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal

Electrical

SpecBig Bud 450/50Challenger 1046Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 99th percentile (450 hp)B · 99th percentile (446 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 99th percentile (1,150 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 (41,500 lb)B · 97th percentile (30,865 lb)
A · 450/50B · 1046Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud 450/50Full spec pageChallenger 1046