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Big Bud 525/50 vs Big Bud 650/50

Verdict: Big Bud 525/50 vs Big Bud 650/50

The Big Bud 525/50 and the Big Bud 650/50 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Big Bud 650/50 leads on rated power with 650 hp against 525 hp. Big Bud 650/50 is the lighter machine (27,216 kg vs 45,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Big Bud 650/50 is the newer design (1980 vs 1979). In short: choose the Big Bud 650/50 for outright pulling power, or the Big Bud 525/50 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 525/50 Tractor
Big Bud
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Big Bud 650/50 Tractor
Big Bud
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
525 hp
650 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Big BudReference
Big BudReference
Drawbar performanceReference
With 35.5x32 dual tires.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
Variants
525/20
gear shiftReference
525/50
power shiftReference
Engine
Engine
391.5 kWReference
484.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
303.1 kWReference
Displacement
18.8 LReference
18.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
159 x 159 mmReference
123 x 127 mmReference
Power
391.5 kWReference
484.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
24Reference
Max power
303.1 kWReference
Compression
17:1Reference
Torque
2596.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
Coolant capacity
121.1 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Twin Disc TD-92-2609Reference
Twin Disc TD-92-2610Reference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
9 forward and 2 reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
2081.8 LReference
2649.5 LReference
Max capacity
27216 kgReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
136.3 LReference
378.5 LReference
Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Capacity
136.3 LReference
378.5 LReference
Steering flow
136.3 lpmReference
136.3 lpmReference
Valves
4Reference
Pump flow
136.3 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
381 cmReference
398 cmReference
Weight
45000 to 52000 poundsReference
27216 kgReference
Front tire
30.5-32Reference
35.5-32Reference
Rear tire
30.5-32Reference
35.5-32Reference
Ag front
30.5-32Reference
35.5-32Reference
Ag rear
30.5-32Reference
35.5-32Reference
Length
679 cmReference
670 cmReference
Width
304 cmReference
330 cmReference
Height (cab)
367 cmReference
391 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
396 cmReference
Ground clearance
36 cmReference
52 cmReference
Shipping
20412 kgReference
Operating
23587 kgReference
Shipping weight
27216 kgReference
Max weight
33566 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
75Reference
75Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
103.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
19149 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.

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