Big BudModel A
Big Bud 500
Utility
- power
- 500 hp
- displacement
- 1,168 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Big Bud 500 vs Versatile 485
VersatileModel B
Versatile 485
Utility
- power
- 485 hp
- displacement
- 912 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
Big BudBig Bud 500
vs
VersatileVersatile 485
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 500 higher · +15 hp (+3%)500500 hp
485485 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
500 is in the 99th percentile; 485 is in the 99th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 500 higher · +256 ci (+28%)5001,168 ci
485912 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
500 is in the 99th percentile; 485 is in the 99th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied5006
4856
Median Utility Tractor4
500 is in the 93rd percentile; 485 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied50012
48512
Median Utility Tractor12
500 is in the 50th percentile; 485 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
500 (A)485 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Big Bud 500 | Versatile 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Big Bud | Versatile | — |
| Model | 500 | 485 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Big Bud 500 | Versatile 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Komatsu | Cummins | — |
| Model | Komatsu 6-cyl diesel | QSX15 | — |
| Power Output | 500hp | 485hp | ▲ 500+15 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,100RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 1,168ci | 912ci | ▲ 500+256 ci · +28% |
| Bore | Not recorded | 5.4in | — |
| Stroke | Not recorded | 6.7in | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Big Bud 500 | Versatile 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Partially synchronized | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Big Bud 500 | Versatile 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 299in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 136in | — |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 48,500lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Big Bud 500 | Versatile 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Closed center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Big Bud 500 | Versatile 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | III | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Big Bud 500 | Versatile 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Big Bud 500 | Versatile 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Big Bud 500 | Versatile 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 21.9gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Big Bud 500 | Versatile 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 99th percentile (500 hp)B · 99th percentile (485 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 99th percentile (1,168 ci)B · 99th percentile (912 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)
A · 500B · 485Median Utility Tractor