Big Bud 400/30 vs Rome 450C
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Rome 450C is more powerful than the Big Bud 400/30: 450 HP versus 400 HP (+50 HP, +13%).
- The Big Bud 400/30 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1978 for the Rome 450C.
- The Big Bud 400/30 is heavier: 18144 kg versus 14968 kg for the Rome 450C.
Full specs comparison
| Big Bud 400/30 | Rome 450C | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 400 HP | 450 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1981 | 1978–1986 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 |
| Displacement | 12.1 L | 18.8 L |
| Weight | 18 144 kg | 14 968 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | Power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 12 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 381 cm | — |
| Length | 679 cm | — |
| Cab | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Big Bud 400/30 or the Rome 450C?
The Rome 450C is more powerful than the Big Bud 400/30: 450 HP versus 400 HP (+50 HP, +13%).
Which is more recent, the Big Bud 400/30 or the Rome 450C?
The Big Bud 400/30 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1978 for the Rome 450C.
Which is heavier, the Big Bud 400/30 or the Rome 450C?
The Big Bud 400/30 is heavier: 18144 kg versus 14968 kg for the Rome 450C.