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Big Bud 525/20 vs Big Bud 740
Verdict: Big Bud 525/20 vs Big Bud 740
The Big Bud 525/20 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 525 hp. Big Bud 740 is the newer design (1987 vs 1979). In short: choose the Big Bud 740 for outright pulling power, or the Big Bud 525/20 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
525 hp
740 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Big BudReference
Big BudReference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Total built
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2Reference
Drive
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4x4 4WDReference
Variants
525/20
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525/50
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Engine
Engine
391.5 kWReference
551.8 kWReference
Displacement
18.8 LReference
23.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
159 x 159 mmReference
170 x 170 mmReference
Power
391.5 kWReference
551.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
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Starter
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Starter volts
24Reference
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Starter type
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Transmission
Transmission
FullerReference
Twin DiscReference
Type
gearReference
full power shiftReference
Gears
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
381 cmReference
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Weight
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34020 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
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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.