Big BudFarm Tier
Big Bud KT525
Big Bud KT525 delivers 525 HP. Top 25% powerhouse in Farm class. Balanced ballast-to-power equilibrium

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Category Benchmark Standing & Percentiles
Relative performance compared against all 9,935 models in the Farm equipment category.
Engine Horsepower Rating
525 HPTop 25%
MinMedian: 68.6 HPClass Max: 960 HP
Power-to-Weight Traction Density12.21 HP / 1,000 lb
Balanced ballast-to-power equilibrium
Operating Mass: 43,000 lbs
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity44 gpm
Exceeds the 16.5 gpm category median for modern hydraulic implements.
Category Median: 16.5 gpm
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Complete Machine Specifications
Engine & Mechanics
Rated Horsepower525 HP
ModelCummins
Typeturbocharged intercooled diesel
Cylinders6
Displacement18.8 L
Drivetrain & Transmission
Drive Type4WD
TransmissionStandard
Forward Gears13
Reverse Gears2
Hydraulics & Dimensions
Pump Flow (Standard)44 gpm
Base Shipping Weight43,000 lbs
WheelbaseN/A
Nebraska TestStandard Factory