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Big Bud 16V-747 vs Big Bud 525/50

Verdict: Big Bud 16V-747 vs Big Bud 525/50

The Big Bud 16V-747 and the Big Bud 525/50 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Big Bud 16V-747 leads on rated power with 960 hp against 525 hp. Big Bud 16V-747 is the lighter machine (43,092 kg vs 45,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Big Bud 525/50 is the newer design (1979 vs 1978). In short: choose the Big Bud 16V-747 for outright pulling power, or the Big Bud 525/50 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Big Bud 16V-747 Tractor
Big Bud
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Big Bud 525/50 Tractor
Big Bud
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
960 hp
525 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Twin DiscReference
Big BudReference
liquid-cooledReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Total built
1Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
715.9 kWReference
Displacement
24.1 LReference
18.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
123 x 127 mmReference
159 x 159 mmReference
Power (gross)
715.9 kWReference
Compression
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
3390.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
Starter volts
24Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
61.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
56.8 LReference
Engine
391.5 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
303.1 kWReference
Power
391.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
Starter
electricReference
Max power
303.1 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
Twin Disc TD-92-2609Reference
Capacities
Fuel
3785.0 LReference
2081.8 LReference
Max capacity
27216 kgReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
567.8 LReference
136.3 LReference
Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Capacity
567.8 LReference
136.3 LReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
Pump flow
227.1 lpmReference
Total flow
246.0 lpmReference
Steering flow
136.3 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
495 cmReference
381 cmReference
Weight
43092 kgReference
45000 to 52000 poundsReference
Front tire
35x38Reference
30.5-32Reference
Rear tire
35x38Reference
30.5-32Reference
Ag front
35x38Reference
30.5-32Reference
Ag rear
35x38Reference
30.5-32Reference
Length
868 cmReference
679 cmReference
Width
635 cmReference
304 cmReference
Height
426 cmReference
Shipping weight
43092 kgReference
Ballasted weight
58968 kgReference
Height (cab)
367 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
396 cmReference
Ground clearance
36 cmReference
Shipping
20412 kgReference
Operating
23587 kgReference
16V-747 Serial Numbers
1978
7816Reference
Links
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
75Reference
75Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Variants
525/20
gear shiftReference
525/50
power shiftReference
Test results
Fuel use
103.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
19149 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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