Head to head · Utility

Big Bud KT400 vs Challenger MT855B

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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
Challenger MT855B Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT855B

Articulated

power
465 hp
displacement
928 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT855B specs
Big BudBig Bud KT400
vs
ChallengerChallenger MT855B

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT855B higher · +15 hp (+3%)
KT400450 hp
MT855B465 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KT400 is in the 99th percentile; MT855B is in the 99th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KT400 higher · +222 ci (+24%)
KT4001,150 ci
MT855B928 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KT400 is in the 99th percentile; MT855B is in the 99th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
KT4006
MT855B6
Median Utility Tractor4

KT400 is in the 93rd percentile; MT855B is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT855B higher · +3 (+23%)
KT40013
MT855B16
Median Utility Tractor12

KT400 is in the 63rd percentile; MT855B is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

KT400 (A)MT855B (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855BDifference
ManufacturerBig BudChallenger—
ModelKT400MT855B—
CategoryUtilityArticulated—

Engine

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855BDifference
ManufacturerCumminsCaterpillar—
ModelNot recordedC15 ACERT—
Power Output450hp465hp▲ MT855B+15 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,699RPM▲ KT400+401 RPM · +24%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement1,150ci928ci▲ KT400+222 ci · +24%
Bore6.3in5.4in▲ KT400+0.9 in · +17%
Stroke6.3in6.8in▲ MT855B+0.5 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855BDifference
TypeFuller Road RangerPowershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855BDifference
LengthNot recorded266in—
WidthNot recorded100in—
HeightNot recorded138in—
Operating Weight40,000lb41,800lb▲ MT855B+1,800 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855BDifference
System TypeNot recordedClosed Center PFC—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855BDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedOptional—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII/IVN—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855BDifference
Chassis Type4x4 4WDNot recorded—
Drive TypeFour-Wheel Drive (4WD)Not recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855BDifference
Starter TypeElectric12 volt—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 99th percentile (450 hp)B · 99th percentile (465 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 (41,800 lb)
A · KT400B · MT855BMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud KT400Full spec pageChallenger MT855B