Head to head · Utility

Big Bud 450 vs Challenger MT845C

Big Bud 450 Tractor
Big BudModel A

Big Bud 450

Utility

power
450 hp
displacement
736 ci
Cylinders
8
Forward gears
12
Full 450 specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT845C

Articulated

power
443 hp
displacement
928 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT845C specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 450 higher · +7 hp (+2%)
450450 hp
MT845C443 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

450 is in the 99th percentile; MT845C is in the 99th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT845C higher · +192 ci (+26%)
450736 ci
MT845C928 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

450 is in the 96th percentile; MT845C is in the 99th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 450 higher · +2 (+33%)
4508
MT845C6
Median Utility Tractor4

450 is in the 99th percentile; MT845C is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT845C higher · +4 (+33%)
45012
MT845C16
Median Utility Tractor12

450 is in the 50th percentile; MT845C is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

450 (A)MT845C (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud 450Challenger MT845CDifference
ManufacturerBig BudChallenger—
Model450MT845C—
CategoryUtilityArticulated—

Engine

SpecBig Bud 450Challenger MT845CDifference
ManufacturerDetroit DieselCaterpillar—
Model8V92TAC15 ACERT—
Power Output450hp443hp▲ 450+7 hp · +2%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,100RPM—
Cylinders86▲ 450+2 · +33%
Displacement736ci928ci▲ MT845C+192 ci · +26%
Bore4.8in5.4in▲ MT845C+0.6 in · +13%
Stroke5in6.8in▲ MT845C+1.8 in · +36%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud 450Challenger MT845CDifference
TypeFull power shiftFull power shiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud 450Challenger MT845CDifference
LengthNot recorded270in—
HeightNot recorded138in—
Operating Weight40,000lb43,380lb▲ MT845C+3,380 lb · +8%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud 450Challenger MT845CDifference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center pressure-flow compensated—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded44.5gpm—
PressureNot recorded2,943psi—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerSpeed sensitive differential—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBig Bud 450Challenger MT845CDifference
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud 450Challenger MT845CDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII/IVN—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud 450Challenger MT845CDifference
Chassis Type4x4 4WDTracklayer-rubber tracked—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerSpeed sensitive differential—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc hydraulically actuated by foot pedal—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud 450Challenger MT845CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 99th percentile (450 hp)B · 99th percentile (443 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 96th percentile (736 ci)B · 99th percentile (928 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 99th percentile (8)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 (43,380 lb)
A · 450B · MT845CMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud 450Full spec pageChallenger MT845C