Head to head · Utility

Big Bud KT400 vs Challenger MT855C

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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 MT855C

Four-Wheel Drive

power
475 hp
displacement
923 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT855C specs
Big BudBig Bud KT400
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ChallengerChallenger MT855C

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT855C higher · +25 hp (+6%)
KT400450 hp
MT855C475 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KT400 is in the 99th percentile; MT855C is in the 99th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KT400 higher · +227 ci (+25%)
KT4001,150 ci
MT855C923 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KT400 is in the 99th percentile; MT855C is in the 99th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
KT4006
MT855C6
Median Utility Tractor4

KT400 is in the 93rd percentile; MT855C is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT855C higher · +3 (+23%)
KT40013
MT855C16
Median Utility Tractor12

KT400 is in the 63rd percentile; MT855C is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

KT400 (A)MT855C (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855CDifference
ManufacturerBig BudChallenger—
ModelKT400MT855C—
CategoryUtilityFour-Wheel Drive—

Engine

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855CDifference
ManufacturerCumminsCaterpillar—
ModelNot recordedC15 ACERT—
Power Output450hp475hp▲ MT855C+25 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement1,150ci923ci▲ KT400+227 ci · +25%
Bore6.3in5.4in▲ KT400+0.9 in · +17%
Stroke6.3in6.8in▲ MT855C+0.5 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855CDifference
TypeFuller Road RangerFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855CDifference
LengthNot recorded270in—
WidthNot recorded142in—
HeightNot recorded138in—
Operating Weight40,000lb41,000lb▲ MT855C+1,000 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855CDifference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center pressure-flow compensated—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerSpeed sensitive differential—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855CDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII/IVN—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855CDifference
Chassis Type4x4 4WDNot recorded—
Drive TypeFour-Wheel Drive (4WD)Not recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerSpeed sensitive differential—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet discs—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT855CDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 99th percentile (450 hp)B · 99th percentile (475 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 99th percentile (1,150 ci)B · 99th percentile (923 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 · MT855CMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud KT400Full spec pageChallenger MT855C