Head to head · Utility

Big Bud 525/20 vs Challenger MT965C

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Big BudModel A

Big Bud 525/20

Utility

power
525 hp
displacement
1,150 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 525/20 specs
Challenger MT965C Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT965C

Four-Wheel Drive

power
525 hp
displacement
1,105 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT965C specs
Big BudBig Bud 525/20
vs
ChallengerChallenger MT965C

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
525/20525 hp
MT965C525 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

525/20 is in the 99th percentile; MT965C is in the 99th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 525/20 higher · +45 ci (+4%)
525/201,150 ci
MT965C1,105 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

525/20 is in the 99th percentile; MT965C is in the 99th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
525/206
MT965C6
Median Utility Tractor4

525/20 is in the 93rd percentile; MT965C is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MT965C higher · +4 (+33%)
525/2012
MT965C16
Median Utility Tractor12

525/20 is in the 50th percentile; MT965C is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

525/20 (A)MT965C (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud 525/20Challenger MT965CDifference
ManufacturerBig BudChallenger—
Model525/20MT965C—
CategoryUtilityFour-Wheel Drive—

Engine

SpecBig Bud 525/20Challenger MT965CDifference
ManufacturerCumminsCaterpillar—
Model12V149C18 ACERT—
Power Output525hp525hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement1,150ci1,105ci▲ 525/20+45 ci · +4%
Bore6.3in5.7in▲ 525/20+0.6 in · +11%
Stroke6.3in7.2in▲ MT965C+0.9 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud 525/20Challenger MT965CDifference
TypeGearCaterpillar Powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud 525/20Challenger MT965CDifference
LengthNot recorded298in—
WidthNot recorded200in—
HeightNot recorded151in—
Operating WeightNot recorded50,890lb—

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud 525/20Challenger MT965CDifference
System TypeNot recordedClosed Center Pressure Flow Compensated—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Tires

SpecBig Bud 525/20Challenger MT965CDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded520/85R46—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded520/85R46—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud 525/20Challenger MT965CDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII/IVN—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud 525/20Challenger MT965CDifference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud 525/20Challenger MT965CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 99th percentile (525 hp)B · 99th percentile (525 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 99th percentile (1,150 ci)B · 99th percentile (1,105 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)
A · 525/20B · MT965CMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud 525/20Full spec pageChallenger MT965C