Overview
The Big Bud KT525 is a high-capacity four-wheel drive tractor powered by a 525 hp Cummins 18.8L 6-cylinder diesel engine and a 13-speed Fuller Road Ranger transmission. Manufactured in Havre, Montana, this 43,000-pound machine features a 525-gallon fuel tank and hydrostatic power steering for heavy-duty farm operations.
Ideal Applications
High-Power Field Work:
Utilizing a 525 hp turbocharged intercooled engine and 4x4 drive, this tractor is built for demanding agricultural tasks that require significant power and traction.
Extended Operations:
The massive 525-gallon fuel tank capacity allows for long periods of operation between refills, making it suitable for large-scale farming where downtime must be minimized.
Heavy Implement Towing:
With a shipping weight of 43,000 lbs and 30.5x32 tires on both front and rear, this tractor provides the ballast and stability needed for pulling heavy loads and managing open-center hydraulic systems.
Production
| Description | Built in Havre, Montana, USA |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Big Bud |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 18.8L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 525 gal (1987.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 6.25x6.25 inches (159 x 159 mm) |
| Description | Cummins / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 1150 ci (18.8 L) |
| Power | 525 hp (391.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter type | electric |
Transmission
| Gears | 13 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Transmission | Fuller Road Ranger |
| Transmission type | 13-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard. |
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| Drive | 4x4 4WD |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 22 gpm (83.3 lpm) |
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| Steering flow | 22 gpm (83.3 lpm) |
| Total flow | 44 gpm (166.5 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 30.5x32 |
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| Ag rear | 30.5x32 |
| Shipping weight | 43000 lbs (19504 kg) |
| Front tire | 30.5x32 |
| Rear tire | 30.5x32 |
| Weight | 43000 lbs (19504 kg) |
References
| Description | Big Bud published in 1976 |
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