Big Bud 16V-747 vs Big Bud 740
Verdict: Big Bud 16V-747 vs Big Bud 740
The Big Bud 16V-747 and the Big Bud 740 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 740 hp. Big Bud 740 is the lighter machine (34,020 kg vs 43,092 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Big Bud 740 is the newer design (1987 vs 1978). In short: choose the Big Bud 16V-747 for outright pulling power, or the Big Bud 740 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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.