Head to head · Utility

Big Bud KT400 vs Fendt 1046 Vario

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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
Fendt 1046 Vario Tractor
FendtModel B

Fendt 1046 Vario

Row Crop

power
460 hp
displacement
758 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1046 Vario specs
Big BudBig Bud KT400
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FendtFendt 1046 Vario

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,107–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1046 Vario higher · +10 hp (+2%)
KT400450 hp
1046 Vario460 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KT400 is in the 99th percentile; 1046 Vario is in the 99th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KT400 higher · +392 ci (+52%)
KT4001,150 ci
1046 Vario758 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KT400 is in the 99th percentile; 1046 Vario is in the 96th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
KT4006
1046 Vario6
Median Utility Tractor4

KT400 is in the 93rd percentile; 1046 Vario is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ KT400 higher · +9,135 lb (+30%)
KT40040,000 lb
1046 Vario30,865 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

KT400 is in the 99th percentile; 1046 Vario is in the 97th · 5,107 models

KT400 (A)1046 Vario (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud KT400Fendt 1046 VarioDifference
ManufacturerBig BudFendt—
ModelKT4001046 Vario—
CategoryUtilityRow Crop—

Engine

SpecBig Bud KT400Fendt 1046 VarioDifference
ManufacturerCumminsMAN—
Power Output450hp460hp▲ 1046 Vario+10 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,700RPM▲ KT400+400 RPM · +24%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement1,150ci758ci▲ KT400+392 ci · +52%
Bore6.3in5in▲ KT400+1.3 in · +26%
Stroke6.3in6.5in▲ 1046 Vario+0.2 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud KT400Fendt 1046 VarioDifference
TypeFuller Road RangerVario (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud KT400Fendt 1046 VarioDifference
LengthNot recorded242in—
WidthNot recorded108in—
HeightNot recorded136in—
Operating Weight40,000lb30,865lb▲ KT400+9,135 lb · +30%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud KT400Fendt 1046 VarioDifference
System TypeNot recordedLoad sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud KT400Fendt 1046 VarioDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedRear Type IV—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud KT400Fendt 1046 VarioDifference
Chassis Type4x4 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeFour-Wheel Drive (4WD)4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud KT400Fendt 1046 VarioDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecBig Bud KT400Fendt 1046 VarioDifference
StandardNot recordedTier IV—
Control SystemNot recordedSelective catalytic reduction with diesel oxidation catalyst—

Operator Station

SpecBig Bud KT400Fendt 1046 VarioDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

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 · 96th percentile (758 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 · 97th percentile (30,865 lb)
A · KT400B · 1046 VarioMedian Utility Tractor
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