Head to head · Utility

Big Bud KT400 vs Challenger MT955C

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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 MT955C

Four-Wheel Drive

power
475 hp
displacement
928 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT955C specs
Big BudBig Bud KT400
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ChallengerChallenger MT955C

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,9415,720

Engine Power

▲ MT955C higher · +25 hp (+6%)
KT400450 hp
MT955C475 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KT400 is in the 99th percentile; MT955C is in the 99th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KT400 higher · +222 ci (+24%)
KT4001,150 ci
MT955C928 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KT400 is in the 99th percentile; MT955C is in the 99th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
KT4006
MT955C6
Median Utility Tractor4

KT400 is in the 93rd percentile; MT955C is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT955C higher · +3 (+23%)
KT40013
MT955C16
Median Utility Tractor12

KT400 is in the 63rd percentile; MT955C is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

KT400 (A)MT955C (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT955CDifference
ManufacturerBig BudChallenger
ModelKT400MT955C
CategoryUtilityFour-Wheel Drive

Engine

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT955CDifference
ManufacturerCumminsCaterpillar
ModelNot recordedC15 ACERT
Power Output450hp475hpMT955C+25 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement1,150ci928ciKT400+222 ci · +24%
Bore6.3in5.4inKT400+0.9 in · +17%
Stroke6.3in6.7inMT955C+0.4 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT955CDifference
TypeFuller Road RangerSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT955CDifference
LengthNot recorded298in
WidthNot recorded192in
HeightNot recorded151in
WheelbaseNot recorded156in
Operating Weight40,000lb53,890lbMT955C+13,890 lb · +35%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT955CDifference
System TypeNot recordedClosed Center Pressure-flow Compensated
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT955CDifference
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT955CDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIVN

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT955CDifference
Chassis Type4x4 4WDFour wheel drive with triples
Drive TypeFour-Wheel Drive (4WD)Four wheel drive with triples
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc hydraulically actuated foot pedal

Electrical

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT955CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBig Bud KT400Challenger MT955CDifference
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 (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 (53,890 lb)
A · KT400B · MT955CMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud KT400Full spec pageChallenger MT955C