Head to head · Utility

Big Bud 450 vs Claas Xerion 4500

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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ClaasModel B

Claas Xerion 4500

Utility

power
439 hp
displacement
781 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Xerion 4500 specs
Big BudBig Bud 450
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ClaasClaas Xerion 4500

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,107–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 450 higher · +11 hp (+3%)
450450 hp
Xerion 4500439 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

450 is in the 99th percentile; Xerion 4500 is in the 99th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Xerion 4500 higher · +45 ci (+6%)
450736 ci
Xerion 4500781 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

450 is in the 96th percentile; Xerion 4500 is in the 96th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 450 higher · +2 (+33%)
4508
Xerion 45006
Median Utility Tractor4

450 is in the 99th percentile; Xerion 4500 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ Xerion 4500 higher · +11,400 lb (+28%)
45040,000 lb
Xerion 450051,400 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

450 is in the 99th percentile; Xerion 4500 is in the 99th · 5,107 models

450 (A)Xerion 4500 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud 450Claas Xerion 4500Difference
ManufacturerBig BudClaas—
Model450Xerion 4500—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBig Bud 450Claas Xerion 4500Difference
ManufacturerDetroit DieselMercedes-Benz—
Model8V92TASerial No. 471.919-C-0155467—
Power Output450hp439hp▲ 450+11 hp · +3%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,000RPM—
Cylinders86▲ 450+2 · +33%
Displacement736ci781ci▲ Xerion 4500+45 ci · +6%
Bore4.8inNot recorded—
Stroke5inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecBig Bud 450Claas Xerion 4500Difference
TypeFull power shiftContinuously variable transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud 450Claas Xerion 4500Difference
LengthNot recorded295in—
WidthNot recorded89.2in—
HeightNot recorded144in—
Operating Weight40,000lb51,400lb▲ Xerion 4500+11,400 lb · +28%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud 450Claas Xerion 4500Difference
System TypeNot recordedDirect engine drive—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerElectro-hydraulic with ability to steer front and rear axles independently or coordinated—

Tires

SpecBig Bud 450Claas Xerion 4500Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded710/70R42—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded710/70R42—

Tread Width

SpecBig Bud 450Claas Xerion 4500Difference
Front Tread WidthNot recorded89.2in—
Rear TreadNot recorded89.2in—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud 450Claas Xerion 4500Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIVN with Quick Attach—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud 450Claas Xerion 4500Difference
Chassis Type4x4 4WD4x4 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerElectro-hydraulic with ability to steer front and rear axles independently or coordinated—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud 450Claas Xerion 4500Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter (24 volts)—

Emissions

SpecBig Bud 450Claas Xerion 4500Difference
Control SystemNot recordedDEF exhaust treatment—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 99th percentile (450 hp)B · 99th percentile (439 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 96th percentile (736 ci)B · 96th percentile (781 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 99th percentile (8)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 99th percentile (40,000 lb)B · 99th percentile (51,400 lb)
A · 450B · Xerion 4500Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud 450Full spec pageClaas Xerion 4500