Head to head · Utility

Big Bud 525/50 vs CaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac

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Big BudModel A

Big Bud 525/50

Utility

power
525 hp
displacement
1,150 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 525/50 specs
Big BudBig Bud 525/50
vs
CaseIHCaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Steiger 540 Quadtrac higher · +10 hp (+2%)
525/50525 hp
Steiger 540 Quadtrac535 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

525/50 is in the 99th percentile; Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 99th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 525/50 higher · +363 ci (+46%)
525/501,150 ci
Steiger 540 Quadtrac787 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

525/50 is in the 99th percentile; Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 97th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
525/506
Steiger 540 Quadtrac6
Median Utility Tractor4

525/50 is in the 93rd percentile; Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 525/50 higher · +4,220 lb (+9%)
525/5052,000 lb
Steiger 540 Quadtrac47,780 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

525/50 is in the 99th percentile; Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 99th · 5,107 models

525/50 (A)Steiger 540 Quadtrac (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud 525/50CaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracDifference
ManufacturerBig BudCaseIH—
Model525/50Steiger 540 Quadtrac—
CategoryUtilityArticulated—

Engine

SpecBig Bud 525/50CaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracDifference
ManufacturerCumminsFPT—
ModelKTA-1150-CNot recorded—
Power Output525hp535hp▲ Steiger 540 Quadtrac+10 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement1,150ci787ci▲ 525/50+363 ci · +46%
Bore6.3in5.3in▲ 525/50+1 in · +19%
Stroke6.3in5.9in▲ 525/50+0.4 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud 525/50CaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracDifference
TypePower ShiftFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud 525/50CaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracDifference
Length268inNot recorded—
Width120in36in▲ 525/50+84 in · +233%
Height156inNot recorded—
Operating Weight52,000lb47,780lb▲ 525/50+4,220 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud 525/50CaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracDifference
System TypeClosed CenterPressure flow compensated—
Steering TypeArticulated PowerHydraulic articulated—

Tires

SpecBig Bud 525/50CaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracDifference
Front Tire Size30.5Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size30.5Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud 525/50CaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIVN—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud 525/50CaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracDifference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeArticulated PowerHydraulic articulated—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud 525/50CaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecBig Bud 525/50CaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracDifference
StandardNot recordedTier 4—
Control SystemNot recordedSelective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 99th percentile (525 hp)B · 99th percentile (535 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 99th percentile (1,150 ci)B · 97th percentile (787 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 99th percentile (52,000 lb)B · 99th percentile (47,780 lb)

Width

median 66 in
A · 99th percentile (120 in)B · 1st percentile (36 in)
A · 525/50B · Steiger 540 QuadtracMedian Utility Tractor
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