Head to head · Utility

Big Bud 450 vs Versatile 485

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
Versatile 485 Tractor
VersatileModel B

Versatile 485

Utility

power
485 hp
displacement
912 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 485 specs
Big BudBig Bud 450
vs
VersatileVersatile 485

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,9415,720

Engine Power

▲ 485 higher · +35 hp (+8%)
450450 hp
485485 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

450 is in the 99th percentile; 485 is in the 99th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 485 higher · +176 ci (+24%)
450736 ci
485912 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

450 is in the 96th percentile; 485 is in the 99th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 450 higher · +2 (+33%)
4508
4856
Median Utility Tractor4

450 is in the 99th percentile; 485 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
45012
48512
Median Utility Tractor12

450 is in the 50th percentile; 485 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

450 (A)485 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud 450Versatile 485Difference
ManufacturerBig BudVersatile
Model450485
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBig Bud 450Versatile 485Difference
ManufacturerDetroit DieselCummins
Model8V92TAQSX15
Power Output450hp485hp485+35 hp · +8%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,100RPM
Cylinders86450+2 · +33%
Displacement736ci912ci485+176 ci · +24%
Bore4.8in5.4in485+0.6 in · +13%
Stroke5in6.7in485+1.7 in · +34%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud 450Versatile 485Difference
TypeFull power shiftPartially synchronized

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud 450Versatile 485Difference
LengthNot recorded299in
HeightNot recorded136in
Operating Weight40,000lb48,500lb485+8,500 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud 450Versatile 485Difference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center load sensing
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud 450Versatile 485Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud 450Versatile 485Difference
Chassis Type4x4 4WD4x4 articulated 4WD
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc

Electrical

SpecBig Bud 450Versatile 485Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBig Bud 450Versatile 485Difference
CoolantNot recorded21.9gal

Operator Station

SpecBig Bud 450Versatile 485Difference
TypeNot recordedCab

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 99th percentile (450 hp)B · 99th percentile (485 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 96th percentile (736 ci)B · 99th percentile (912 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 99th percentile (40,000 lb)B · 99th percentile (48,500 lb)
A · 450B · 485Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud 450Full spec pageVersatile 485