Head to head · Utility

Big Bud KT360 vs John Deere 8530

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Big BudModel A

Big Bud KT360

Utility

power
360 hp
displacement
855 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full KT360 specs
John Deere 8530 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8530

Row Crop

power
360 hp
displacement
549 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8530 specs
Big BudBig Bud KT360
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John DeereJohn Deere 8530

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,1075,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
KT360360 hp
8530360 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KT360 is in the 98th percentile; 8530 is in the 98th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KT360 higher · +306 ci (+56%)
KT360855 ci
8530549 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KT360 is in the 98th percentile; 8530 is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
KT3606
85306
Median Utility Tractor4

KT360 is in the 93rd percentile; 8530 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ KT360 higher · +12,700 lb (+47%)
KT36039,500 lb
853026,800 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

KT360 is in the 99th percentile; 8530 is in the 96th · 5,107 models

KT360 (A)8530 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud KT360John Deere 8530Difference
ManufacturerBig BudJohn Deere
ModelKT3608530
CategoryUtilityRow Crop

Engine

SpecBig Bud KT360John Deere 8530Difference
ManufacturerCumminsJohn Deere
ModelNot recorded6090HF485
Power Output360hp360hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,100RPM
Cylinders66Same
Displacement855ci549ciKT360+306 ci · +56%
Bore5.5in4.7inKT360+0.8 in · +17%
Stroke6in5.4inKT360+0.7 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud KT360John Deere 8530Difference
TypeManualInfinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud KT360John Deere 8530Difference
LengthNot recorded219in
HeightNot recorded123in
Operating Weight39,500lb26,800lbKT360+12,700 lb · +47%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud KT360John Deere 8530Difference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center pressure-flow compensating PFC
Steering TypeNot recordedPower

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBig Bud KT360John Deere 8530Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud KT360John Deere 8530Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIVN/III
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear
Hitch CapacityNot recorded18,325lb

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud KT360John Deere 8530Difference
Chassis Type4x4 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc

Electrical

SpecBig Bud KT360John Deere 8530Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric

Capacities

SpecBig Bud KT360John Deere 8530Difference
CoolantNot recorded10.6gal

Operator Station

SpecBig Bud KT360John Deere 8530Difference
TypeNot recordedCommandView cab

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 98th percentile (360 hp)B · 98th percentile (360 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 98th percentile (855 ci)B · 94th percentile (549 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 99th percentile (39,500 lb)B · 96th percentile (26,800 lb)
A · KT360B · 8530Median Utility Tractor
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