Big BudModel A
Big Bud 450
Utility
- power
- 450 hp
- displacement
- 736 ci
- Cylinders
- 8
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Big Bud 450 vs Versatile 430
VersatileModel B
Versatile 430
Utility
- power
- 430 hp
- displacement
- 720 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Big BudBig Bud 450
vs
VersatileVersatile 430
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 450 higher · +20 hp (+5%)450450 hp
430430 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
450 is in the 99th percentile; 430 is in the 99th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 450 higher · +16 ci (+2%)450736 ci
430720 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
450 is in the 96th percentile; 430 is in the 96th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 450 higher · +2 (+33%)4508
4306
Median Utility Tractor4
450 is in the 99th percentile; 430 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 430 higher · +4 (+33%)45012
43016
Median Utility Tractor12
450 is in the 50th percentile; 430 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
450 (A)430 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Big Bud 450 | Versatile 430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Big Bud | Versatile | — |
| Model | 450 | 430 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Big Bud 450 | Versatile 430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Detroit Diesel | Cummins | — |
| Model | 8V92TA | QSG12 | — |
| Power Output | 450hp | 430hp | ▲ 450+20 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 1,800RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 | ▲ 450+2 · +33% |
| Displacement | 736ci | 720ci | ▲ 450+16 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 5.2in | ▲ 430+0.4 in · +8% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5.7in | ▲ 430+0.7 in · +14% |
Transmission
| Spec | Big Bud 450 | Versatile 430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Big Bud 450 | Versatile 430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 40,000lb | 31,500lb | ▲ 450+8,500 lb · +27% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Big Bud 450 | Versatile 430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Closed center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Big Bud 450 | Versatile 430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | IVN/III | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Big Bud 450 | Versatile 430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Big Bud 450 | Versatile 430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 99th percentile (450 hp)B · 99th percentile (430 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 96th percentile (736 ci)B · 96th percentile (720 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 99th percentile (8)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 99th percentile (40,000 lb)B · 98th percentile (31,500 lb)
A · 450B · 430Median Utility Tractor