Head to head · Utility

Big Bud KT400 vs Challenger MT955B

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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 MT955B

Articulated

power
460 hp
displacement
923 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT955B specs
Big BudBig Bud KT400
vs
ChallengerChallenger MT955B

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT955B higher · +10 hp (+2%)
KT400450 hp
MT955B460 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KT400 is in the 99th percentile; MT955B is in the 99th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KT400 higher · +227 ci (+25%)
KT4001,150 ci
MT955B923 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KT400 is in the 99th percentile; MT955B is in the 99th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
KT4006
MT955B6
Median Utility Tractor4

KT400 is in the 93rd percentile; MT955B is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT955B higher · +3 (+23%)
KT40013
MT955B16
Median Utility Tractor12

KT400 is in the 63rd percentile; MT955B is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

KT400 (A)MT955B (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT955BDifference
ManufacturerBig BudChallenger—
ModelKT400MT955B—
CategoryUtilityArticulated—

Engine

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT955BDifference
ManufacturerCumminsCaterpillar—
ModelNot recordedC15 ACERT Tier III—
Power Output450hp460hp▲ MT955B+10 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement1,150ci923ci▲ KT400+227 ci · +25%
Bore6.3in5.4in▲ KT400+0.9 in · +17%
Stroke6.3in6.7in▲ MT955B+0.4 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT955BDifference
TypeFuller Road RangerPowershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT955BDifference
LengthNot recorded298in—
WidthNot recorded200in—
HeightNot recorded151in—
Operating Weight40,000lb54,000lb▲ MT955B+14,000 lb · +35%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT955BDifference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center PFC—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT955BDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIVN/III Opt—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded19,500lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT955BDifference
Chassis Type4x4 4WDNot recorded—
Drive TypeFour-Wheel Drive (4WD)Not recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet discs—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT955BDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 99th percentile (450 hp)B · 99th percentile (460 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 (54,000 lb)
A · KT400B · MT955BMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud KT400Full spec pageChallenger MT955B