Big BudModel A
Big Bud KT525
Utility
- power
- 525 hp
- displacement
- 1,150 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 13
Head to head · Utility
Big Bud KT525 vs John Deere 8970
John DeereModel B
John Deere 8970
Utility
- power
- 400 hp
- displacement
- 861 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 24
Big BudBig Bud KT525
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8970
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ KT525 higher · +125 hp (+31%)KT525525 hp
8970400 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
KT525 is in the 99th percentile; 8970 is in the 98th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ KT525 higher · +289 ci (+34%)KT5251,150 ci
8970861 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
KT525 is in the 99th percentile; 8970 is in the 98th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedKT5256
89706
Median Utility Tractor4
KT525 is in the 93rd percentile; 8970 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8970 higher · +11 (+85%)KT52513
897024
Median Utility Tractor12
KT525 is in the 63rd percentile; 8970 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models
KT525 (A)8970 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Big Bud KT525 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Big Bud | John Deere | — |
| Model | KT525 | 8970 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Big Bud KT525 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Cummins | Same |
| Power Output | 525hp | 400hp | ▲ KT525+125 hp · +31% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 1,150ci | 861ci | ▲ KT525+289 ci · +34% |
| Bore | 6.3in | 5.5in | ▲ KT525+0.8 in · +15% |
| Stroke | 6.3in | 6in | ▲ KT525+0.3 in · +5% |
Transmission
| Spec | Big Bud KT525 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual | 12 and 24 Speed Powersync | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Big Bud KT525 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 269in | — |
| Operating Weight | 43,000lb | 33,655lb | ▲ KT525+9,345 lb · +28% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Big Bud KT525 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Closed center pressure compensated | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Articulated power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Big Bud KT525 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with hydraulic wet disc clutch (optional) | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Big Bud KT525 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Articulated power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Big Bud KT525 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Big Bud KT525 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 18gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Big Bud KT525 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Sound-Gard cab (standard) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 99th percentile (525 hp)B · 98th percentile (400 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 99th percentile (1,150 ci)B · 98th percentile (861 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 63rd percentile (13)B · 92nd percentile (24)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 99th percentile (43,000 lb)B · 98th percentile (33,655 lb)
A · KT525B · 8970Median Utility Tractor