Head to head · Utility

Big Bud KT400 vs Challenger MT855

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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 MT855

Four-Wheel Drive

power
450 hp
displacement
893 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT855 specs
Big BudBig Bud KT400
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ChallengerChallenger MT855

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
KT400450 hp
MT855450 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KT400 is in the 99th percentile; MT855 is in the 99th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KT400 higher · +257 ci (+29%)
KT4001,150 ci
MT855893 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KT400 is in the 99th percentile; MT855 is in the 98th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
KT4006
MT8556
Median Utility Tractor4

KT400 is in the 93rd percentile; MT855 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT855 higher · +3 (+23%)
KT40013
MT85516
Median Utility Tractor12

KT400 is in the 63rd percentile; MT855 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

KT400 (A)MT855 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855Difference
ManufacturerBig BudChallenger—
ModelKT400MT855—
CategoryUtilityFour-Wheel Drive—

Engine

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855Difference
ManufacturerCumminsCaterpillar—
ModelNot recordedC16—
Power Output450hp450hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement1,150ci893ci▲ KT400+257 ci · +29%
Bore6.3in5.4in▲ KT400+0.9 in · +17%
Stroke6.3in6.5in▲ MT855+0.2 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855Difference
TypeFuller Road RangerFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855Difference
LengthNot recorded266in—
WidthNot recorded142in—
HeightNot recorded139in—
Operating Weight40,000lb41,000lb▲ MT855+1,000 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855Difference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center load sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIVN—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855Difference
Chassis Type4x4 4WDNot recorded—
Drive TypeFour-Wheel Drive (4WD)Not recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 99th percentile (1,150 ci)B · 98th percentile (893 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 (41,000 lb)
A · KT400B · MT855Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud KT400Full spec pageChallenger MT855