Head to head · Utility

Big Bud KT400 vs Claas Xerion 4500

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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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ClaasModel B

Claas Xerion 4500

Utility

power
439 hp
displacement
781 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Xerion 4500 specs
Big BudBig Bud KT400
vs
ClaasClaas Xerion 4500

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,1075,720

Engine Power

▲ KT400 higher · +11 hp (+3%)
KT400450 hp
Xerion 4500439 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KT400 is in the 99th percentile; Xerion 4500 is in the 99th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KT400 higher · +369 ci (+47%)
KT4001,150 ci
Xerion 4500781 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KT400 is in the 99th percentile; Xerion 4500 is in the 96th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
KT4006
Xerion 45006
Median Utility Tractor4

KT400 is in the 93rd percentile; Xerion 4500 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ Xerion 4500 higher · +11,400 lb (+28%)
KT40040,000 lb
Xerion 450051,400 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

KT400 is in the 99th percentile; Xerion 4500 is in the 99th · 5,107 models

KT400 (A)Xerion 4500 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud KT400Claas Xerion 4500Difference
ManufacturerBig BudClaas
ModelKT400Xerion 4500
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBig Bud KT400Claas Xerion 4500Difference
ManufacturerCumminsMercedes-Benz
ModelNot recordedSerial No. 471.919-C-0155467
Power Output450hp439hpKT400+11 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,000RPMKT400+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement1,150ci781ciKT400+369 ci · +47%
Bore6.3inNot recorded
Stroke6.3inNot recorded

Transmission

SpecBig Bud KT400Claas Xerion 4500Difference
TypeFuller Road RangerContinuously variable transmission (CVT)

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud KT400Claas Xerion 4500Difference
LengthNot recorded295in
WidthNot recorded89.2in
HeightNot recorded144in
Operating Weight40,000lb51,400lbXerion 4500+11,400 lb · +28%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud KT400Claas Xerion 4500Difference
System TypeNot recordedDirect engine drive
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerElectro-hydraulic with ability to steer front and rear axles independently or coordinated

Tires

SpecBig Bud KT400Claas Xerion 4500Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded710/70R42
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded710/70R42

Tread Width

SpecBig Bud KT400Claas Xerion 4500Difference
Front Tread WidthNot recorded89.2in
Rear TreadNot recorded89.2in

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud KT400Claas Xerion 4500Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIVN with Quick Attach

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud KT400Claas Xerion 4500Difference
Chassis Type4x4 4WD4x4 4WDSame
Drive TypeFour-Wheel Drive (4WD)4WD
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerElectro-hydraulic with ability to steer front and rear axles independently or coordinated
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal

Electrical

SpecBig Bud KT400Claas Xerion 4500Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter (24 volts)

Emissions

SpecBig Bud KT400Claas Xerion 4500Difference
Control SystemNot recordedDEF exhaust treatment

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 99th percentile (450 hp)B · 99th percentile (439 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 99th percentile (1,150 ci)B · 96th percentile (781 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 99th percentile (40,000 lb)B · 99th percentile (51,400 lb)
A · KT400B · Xerion 4500Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud KT400Full spec pageClaas Xerion 4500