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Big Bud 500 vs Big Bud 525/50
Verdict: Big Bud 500 vs Big Bud 525/50
The Big Bud 500 and the Big Bud 525/50 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Big Bud 525/50 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 525/50 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
Drawbar performanceReference
Total built
3Reference
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Drive
4x4 4WDReference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Final drives
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planetaryReference
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
Drawbar (tested)
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303.1 kWReference
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
Max power
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303.1 kWReference
Transmission
Type
full power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Gears
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Twin Disc TD-92-2609Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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75Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Variants
525/20
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gear shiftReference
525/50
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power shiftReference
Capacities
Fuel
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2081.8 LReference
Max capacity
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27216 kgReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
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136.3 LReference
Capacity
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136.3 LReference
Steering flow
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136.3 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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381 cmReference
Weight
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45000 to 52000 poundsReference
Front tire
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30.5-32Reference
Rear tire
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30.5-32Reference
Ag front
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30.5-32Reference
Ag rear
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30.5-32Reference
Length
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679 cmReference
Width
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304 cmReference
Height (cab)
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367 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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396 cmReference
Ground clearance
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36 cmReference
Shipping
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20412 kgReference
Operating
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23587 kgReference
Test results
Fuel use
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103.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
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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.


