Big Bud KT525

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Big Bud KT525 is a powerful utility tractor built for tough jobs. It has a strong Cummins diesel engine with 6 cylinders and 525 horsepower, which is very high compared to most tractors. The engine is turbocharged and intercooled, helping it work hard in all conditions. This tractor is big and heavy, weighing 43,000 pounds, which is much more than average.

The KT525 has four-wheel drive and hydrostatic power steering, making it easy to control despite its size. It has a manual transmission with 13 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of options for different tasks. The tractor uses big agricultural tires, with both front and rear tires being 30.5 inches wide. This helps it grip the ground well. The KT525 also has an open center hydraulic system and an electric starter, which are common features on modern tractors.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 525 hp (391.5 kW)

Transmission: Manual

Drive Type: Four-wheel Drive (4WD)

Operating Weight: 43000 lb (19504 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Big Bud KT525 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Big Bud KT525 is Excellent. It is greater than 100% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Big Bud KT525 is Excellent. It is greater than 100% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Big Bud KT525 is Excellent. It is greater than 99% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Big Bud KT525 is Below Average. It is greater than 15% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Cummins
Cooling Type
Liquid-Cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged Intercooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement
1150 ci (18.8 L)
Bore
6.25 in (158.8 mm)
Stroke
6.25 in (158.8 mm)
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output
525 hp (391.5 kW)

Transmission

Type
Manual
Forward Gears
13
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x4 4WD
Drive Type
Four-wheel Drive (4WD)
Steering Type
Hydrostatic Power