Big Bud
Big Bud KT525
The Big Bud KT525 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced by Big Bud from 1977 to 1978. Part of the KT Series, it was built in Havre, Montana, USA. It features a powerful Cummins 18.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine producing 525 hp (391.5 kW) at 2100 RPM. The tractor has a Fuller Road Ranger 13-speed transmission with 13 forward and 2 reverse gears. It has hydrostatic power steering, a standard cab, and an open center hydraulic system with a total flow of 44 gpm. The KT525 rides on large 30.5x32 tires front and rear and weighs 43,000 lbs (19,504 kg).
Power525 hp
Founded1977 - 1978
ModelKT525
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Big Bud KT525
Power
| Engine | 525 hp (391.5 kW) |
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Engine
| Type | turbocharged intercooled diesel |
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| Power | 525 hp (391.5 kW) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 525 gal (1987.1 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Bore/Stroke | 6.25x6.25 inches (159 x 159 mm) |
| Displacement | 1150 ci (18.8 L) |
| Manufacturer | Cummins |
| Starter type | electric |
Dimensions
| Rear tire | 30.5x32 |
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| Front tire | 30.5x32 |
| Shipping weight | 43000 lbs (19504 kg) |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Pump flow | 22 gpm (83.3 lpm) |
| Total flow | 44 gpm (166.5 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 22 gpm (83.3 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Cab | standard |
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| Drive | 4x4 4WD |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Production
| Type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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| Series | KT Series |
| Built in | Havre, Montana, USA |
| Years produced | 1977 - 1978 |
Transmission
| Type | Fuller Road Ranger |
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| Gears | 13 forward and 2 reverse |