Big Bud KT525
The Big Bud KT525 is a tractor produced by Big Bud. It is equipped with a 1150 ci 18.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 525 hp / 391.5 kW. Transmission: Fuller Road Ranger. Drive type: 4x4 4WD. Operating weight: 43000 lbs 19504 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 525 hp / 391.5 kW
Drive & Traction
4x4 4WD
Fuel & Capacities
525 gal
1987.1 L
Transmission
Fuller Road Ranger
Operating Weight
43000 lbs
19504 kg
Overview
 | 1977 - 1978
KT SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
KT Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Big Bud |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Havre, Montana, USA | |
Big Bud KT525 Engine | |
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Cummins 18.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 525 gal
1987.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Big Bud KT525 Transmission | |
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13-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
Big Bud KT525 Power | |
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Engine | 525 hp
391.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x4 4WD |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Cab standard. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pump flow | 22 gpm
83.3 lpm |
Total flow | 44 gpm
166.5 lpm |
Steering flow | 22 gpm
83.3 lpm |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 43000 lbs
19504 kg |
Front tire | 30.5x32 |
Rear tire | 30.5x32 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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Big Bud published in 1976 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 1150 ci / 18.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Cummins |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 1150 ci
18.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 6.25x6.25 inches
159 x 159 mm |
Power | 525 hp
391.5 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter type | electric |
Transmission
Transmission — Fuller Road Ranger
Transmission | Fuller Road Ranger |
Gears | 13 forward and 2 reverse |
Dimensions
Big Bud KT525 Tires | |
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Ag front | 30.5x32 |
Ag rear | 30.5x32 |
Dimensions | |
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Shipping weight | 43000 lbs
19504 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Big Bud KT525 based on its 525 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Big Bud KT525.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 19.2 hrs
Approximately 19.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (525 gal / 1987.3 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~27.3 gal/hr (103.3 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Big Bud KT525 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Big Bud KT525.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)525 hp
Kilowatts (kW)391.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)532.3 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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