Head to head · Utility

Big Bud KT525 vs Fendt 1156 Vario MT

Big Bud KT525 Tractor
Big BudModel A

Big Bud KT525

Utility

power
525 hp
displacement
1,150 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
13
Full KT525 specs
Big BudBig Bud KT525
vs
FendtFendt 1156 Vario MT

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,107–5,720

Engine Power

▲ KT525 higher · +2 hp (<1%)
KT525525 hp
1156 Vario MT523 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KT525 is in the 99th percentile; 1156 Vario MT is in the 99th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KT525 higher · +220 ci (+24%)
KT5251,150 ci
1156 Vario MT930 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KT525 is in the 99th percentile; 1156 Vario MT is in the 99th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
KT5256
1156 Vario MT6
Median Utility Tractor4

KT525 is in the 93rd percentile; 1156 Vario MT is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1156 Vario MT higher · +2,760 lb (+6%)
KT52543,000 lb
1156 Vario MT45,760 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

KT525 is in the 99th percentile; 1156 Vario MT is in the 99th · 5,107 models

KT525 (A)1156 Vario MT (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud KT525Fendt 1156 Vario MTDifference
ManufacturerBig BudFendt—
ModelKT5251156 Vario MT—
CategoryUtilityCrawler, Agricultural—

Engine

SpecBig Bud KT525Fendt 1156 Vario MTDifference
ManufacturerCumminsMAN—
ModelNot recordedD3876—
Power Output525hp523hp▲ KT525+2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,730RPM▲ KT525+370 RPM · +21%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement1,150ci930ci▲ KT525+220 ci · +24%
Bore6.3in5.4in▲ KT525+0.9 in · +17%
Stroke6.3in6.7in▲ 1156 Vario MT+0.4 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud KT525Fendt 1156 Vario MTDifference
TypeManualContinuously-Variable Transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud KT525Fendt 1156 Vario MTDifference
LengthNot recorded266in—
WidthNot recorded116in—
HeightNot recorded148in—
Operating Weight43,000lb45,760lb▲ 1156 Vario MT+2,760 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud KT525Fendt 1156 Vario MTDifference
System TypeOpen CenterClosed Center Pressure-Flow Compensated—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud KT525Fendt 1156 Vario MTDifference
Chassis Type4x4 4WDCrawler—
Drive TypeFour-wheel Drive (4WD)Not recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud KT525Fendt 1156 Vario MTDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 99th percentile (525 hp)B · 99th percentile (523 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 99th percentile (1,150 ci)B · 99th percentile (930 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 99th percentile (43,000 lb)B · 99th percentile (45,760 lb)
A · KT525B · 1156 Vario MTMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud KT525Full spec pageFendt 1156 Vario MT