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Big Bud 500 vs Big Bud KT450
Verdict: Big Bud 500 vs Big Bud KT450
The Big Bud 500 and the Big Bud KT450 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Big Bud 500 leads on rated power with 500 hp against 450 hp. Big Bud 500 is the newer design (1986 vs 1976). In short: choose the Big Bud 500 for outright pulling power, or the Big Bud KT450 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
450 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Big BudReference
Big BudReference
air-cooledReference
With 30.5x32 tires.Reference
Total built
3Reference
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Drive
4x4 4WDReference
4x4 4WDReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine
372.9 kWReference
335.6 kWReference
Power
372.9 kWReference
335.6 kWReference
Starter type
electricReference
electricReference
Displacement
19.1 LReference
18.8 LReference
Fuel tank
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1987.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
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159 x 159 mmReference
Rated RPM
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2100Reference
Transmission
Type
full power shiftReference
open centerReference
Gears
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
13 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
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Fuller Road RangerReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Pump flow
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83.3 lpmReference
Total flow
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166.5 lpmReference
Steering flow
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83.3 lpmReference
Dimensions
Weight
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19504 kgReference
Front tire
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30.5x32Reference
Rear tire
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30.5x32Reference
Ag front
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30.5x32Reference
Ag rear
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30.5x32Reference
Shipping weight
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19504 kgReference
Speeds
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.


