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Big Bud 500 vs Big Bud 740
Verdict: Big Bud 500 vs Big Bud 740
The Big Bud 500 and the Big Bud 740 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Big Bud 740 leads on rated power with 740 hp against 500 hp. Big Bud 740 is the newer design (1987 vs 1986). In short: choose the Big Bud 740 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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Big Bud
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Big Bud
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
500 hp
740 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Big BudReference
Big BudReference
air-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
3Reference
2Reference
Drive
4x4 4WDReference
4x4 4WDReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine
372.9 kWReference
551.8 kWReference
Power
372.9 kWReference
551.8 kWReference
Starter type
electricReference
electricReference
Displacement
19.1 LReference
23.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
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170 x 170 mmReference
Transmission
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Gears
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
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Twin DiscReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Dimensions
Weight
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34020 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.