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Side-by-side guide

EXT-861 vs The Hudson

EXT-861 and The Hudson are both strong options if you are shopping for kit home. This comparison breaks down pricing, size, layout, and the tradeoffs that matter most when you are trying to pick the better fit.

View EXT-861View The Hudson

Comparison table

Use the table below for the fastest read on price, size, and layout differences.

SpecEXT-861The Hudson
Starting price$10,989$77,899
Square feet160 sq ft1,140 sq ft
BedroomsN/A3
BathroomsN/A2
SleepsN/AN/A
LoftN/AN/A
Home typeKit HomeManufactured Home
FoundationN/AN/A
BuilderKaldeesTiny Homes USA

Which one should you buy?

If you are deciding between these two homes, start with the tradeoffs below.

Choose EXT-861 if:

  • You want the more budget-friendly option.
  • You prefer a smaller footprint that may feel easier to place or move.

Choose The Hudson if:

  • You want more overall living space.
  • You like this style of home and want the version that best fits your space priorities.
The Hudson

$77,899

The Hudson

Tiny Homes USA

1,140 sq ft3 bd2 ba

Key differences

  • EXT-861 starts about $66,910 lower than The Hudson.
  • The Hudson offers roughly 980 more square feet than EXT-861.
  • EXT-861 and The Hudson come from different builders, which can shape finish packages, delivery process, and warranty expectations.

Pros and cons

EXT-861

EXT-861 Pros

  • • Lower starting price by about $66,910.
  • • Shares the same general home style, so it is easy to compare layout choices side by side.

EXT-861 Cons

  • • Less interior space, with roughly 980 sq ft less room.
  • • Delivery coverage is less explicit in the current public specs.

The Hudson

The Hudson Pros

  • • More interior space, with roughly 980 sq ft more room.
  • • Shares the same general home style, so it is easy to compare layout choices side by side.

The Hudson Cons

  • • Higher starting price by about $66,910.

Builder details

Builder relationship

EXT-861 is built by Kaldees, while The Hudson comes from Tiny Homes USA. Comparing the builders can help you weigh brand style, construction approach, and the rest of each lineup.

View KaldeesView Tiny Homes USA

Related alternatives

If neither option is quite right, these nearby matches are worth a look.

Best alternatives to EXT-861Best alternatives to The Hudson
LKH-075
Kit Home
323 sq ftSleeps 3Loft

Kit Home by Kaldees, 323 sq ft, sleeps 3, includes a loft, starting around $29,899.

The Pip
Manufactured Home
1,140 sq ft3 bd2 ba

Manufactured Home by Tiny Homes USA, 1140 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, starting around $77,899.