Head to head · Utility

Big Bud KT400 vs Challenger MT845C

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Big BudModel A

Big Bud KT400

Utility

power
450 hp
displacement
1,150 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
13
Full KT400 specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT845C

Articulated

power
443 hp
displacement
928 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT845C specs
Big BudBig Bud KT400
vs
ChallengerChallenger MT845C

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,9415,720

Engine Power

▲ KT400 higher · +7 hp (+2%)
KT400450 hp
MT845C443 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KT400 is in the 99th percentile; MT845C is in the 99th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KT400 higher · +222 ci (+24%)
KT4001,150 ci
MT845C928 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KT400 is in the 99th percentile; MT845C is in the 99th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
KT4006
MT845C6
Median Utility Tractor4

KT400 is in the 93rd percentile; MT845C is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT845C higher · +3 (+23%)
KT40013
MT845C16
Median Utility Tractor12

KT400 is in the 63rd percentile; MT845C is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

KT400 (A)MT845C (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT845CDifference
ManufacturerBig BudChallenger
ModelKT400MT845C
CategoryUtilityArticulated

Engine

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT845CDifference
ManufacturerCumminsCaterpillar
ModelNot recordedC15 ACERT
Power Output450hp443hpKT400+7 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement1,150ci928ciKT400+222 ci · +24%
Bore6.3in5.4inKT400+0.9 in · +17%
Stroke6.3in6.8inMT845C+0.5 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT845CDifference
TypeFuller Road RangerFull power shift

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT845CDifference
LengthNot recorded270in
HeightNot recorded138in
Operating Weight40,000lb43,380lbMT845C+3,380 lb · +8%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger 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 KT400Challenger MT845CDifference
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT845CDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII/IVN

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT845CDifference
Chassis Type4x4 4WDTracklayer-rubber tracked
Drive TypeFour-Wheel Drive (4WD)Not recorded
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerSpeed sensitive differential
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc hydraulically actuated by foot pedal

Electrical

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger 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 · 99th percentile (1,150 ci)B · 99th percentile (928 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 63rd percentile (13)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 99th percentile (40,000 lb)B · 99th percentile (43,380 lb)
A · KT400B · MT845CMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud KT400Full spec pageChallenger MT845C