Big Bud 740 vs John Deere 420
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Big Bud 740 is more powerful than the John Deere 420: 740 HP versus 31 HP (+709 HP, +2287%).
- The Big Bud 740 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1956 for the John Deere 420.
- The Big Bud 740 is heavier: 34020 kg versus 1474 kg for the John Deere 420.
Full specs comparison
| Big Bud 740 | John Deere 420 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 740 HP | 31 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1990 | 1956–1958 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Propane (LP) |
| Cylinders | 6 | 2 |
| Displacement | 23.2 L | 1.9 L |
| Weight | 34 020 kg | 1 474 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | Synchronized |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 2 | 4 / 1 |
| Length | — | 291 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |