Head to head · Utility

Big Bud 740 vs Versatile 485

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Big BudModel A

Big Bud 740

Utility

power
740 hp
displacement
1,413 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 740 specs
Versatile 485 Tractor
VersatileModel B

Versatile 485

Utility

power
485 hp
displacement
912 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 485 specs
Big BudBig Bud 740
vs
VersatileVersatile 485

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

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Engine Power

▲ 740 higher · +255 hp (+53%)
740740 hp
485485 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

740 is in the 99th percentile; 485 is in the 99th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 740 higher · +501 ci (+55%)
7401,413 ci
485912 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

740 is in the 99th percentile; 485 is in the 99th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
7406
4856
Median Utility Tractor4

740 is in the 93rd percentile; 485 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
74012
48512
Median Utility Tractor12

740 is in the 50th percentile; 485 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

740 (A)485 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud 740Versatile 485Difference
ManufacturerBig BudVersatile
Model740485
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBig Bud 740Versatile 485Difference
ManufacturerKomatsuCummins
ModelSA6 D170QSX15
Power Output740hp485hp740+255 hp · +53%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,100RPM
Cylinders66Same
Displacement1,413ci912ci740+501 ci · +55%
Bore6.7in5.4in740+1.3 in · +24%
Stroke6.7in6.7inSame

Transmission

SpecBig Bud 740Versatile 485Difference
TypeFull Power ShiftPartially synchronized

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud 740Versatile 485Difference
LengthNot recorded299in
HeightNot recorded136in
Operating Weight75,000lb48,500lb740+26,500 lb · +55%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud 740Versatile 485Difference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center load sensing
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud 740Versatile 485Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud 740Versatile 485Difference
Chassis Type4x4 4WD4x4 articulated 4WD
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc

Electrical

SpecBig Bud 740Versatile 485Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBig Bud 740Versatile 485Difference
CoolantNot recorded21.9gal

Operator Station

SpecBig Bud 740Versatile 485Difference
TypeNot recordedCab

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 99th percentile (740 hp)B · 99th percentile (485 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 99th percentile (1,413 ci)B · 99th percentile (912 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 99th percentile (75,000 lb)B · 99th percentile (48,500 lb)
A · 740B · 485Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud 740Full spec pageVersatile 485