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Big Bud 500 vs Big Bud 525/20
Verdict: Big Bud 500 vs Big Bud 525/20
The Big Bud 500 and the Big Bud 525/20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Big Bud 525/20 leads on rated power with 525 hp against 500 hp. Big Bud 500 is the newer design (1986 vs 1979). In short: choose the Big Bud 525/20 for outright pulling power, or the Big Bud 500 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Big Bud
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
500 hp
525 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Big BudReference
Big BudReference
air-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
3Reference
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Drive
4x4 4WDReference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine
372.9 kWReference
391.5 kWReference
Power
372.9 kWReference
391.5 kWReference
Starter type
electricReference
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Displacement
19.1 LReference
18.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
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159 x 159 mmReference
Air cleaner
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dual dry elementReference
Rated RPM
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2100Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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24Reference
Transmission
Type
full power shiftReference
gearReference
Gears
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
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FullerReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Variants
525/20
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gear shiftReference
525/50
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power shiftReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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381 cmReference
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.