Tractor comparison: Utility

Big Bud KT525 vs Versatile 520

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VersatileModel B

Versatile 520

Utility

power
520 hp
displacement
912 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
520 specifications
Big BudBig Bud KT525
vs
VersatileVersatile 520

Main specifications

Main specifications and the Utility category median

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ KT525 is higher by 5 hp (<1%)
KT525525 hp
520520 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KT525 is in the 99th percentile and 520 is in the 99th percentile (5,383 models in the category).

Engine Displacement

▲ KT525 is higher by 238 ci (+26%)
KT5251,150 ci
520912 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KT525 is in the 99th percentile and 520 is in the 99th percentile (5,580 models in the category).

Cylinders

= Equal
KT5256
5206
Median Utility Tractor4

KT525 is in the 93rd percentile and 520 is in the 93rd percentile (5,720 models in the category).

Forward Gears

▲ 520 is higher by 3 (+23%)
KT52513
52016
Median Utility Tractor12

KT525 is in the 63rd percentile and 520 is in the 73rd percentile (4,941 models in the category).

KT525 (A)520 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

All specifications

General Information

SpecBig Bud KT525Versatile 520Difference
ManufacturerBig BudVersatile—
ModelKT525520—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBig Bud KT525Versatile 520Difference
ManufacturerCumminsCumminsSame
ModelNot recordedQSX15—
Power Output525hp520hp▲ KT525+5 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,800RPM▲ KT525+300 RPM · +17%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement1,150ci912ci▲ KT525+238 ci · +26%
Bore6.3in5.4in▲ KT525+0.9 in · +17%
Stroke6.3in6.7in▲ 520+0.4 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud KT525Versatile 520Difference
TypeManualFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud KT525Versatile 520Difference
Operating Weight43,000lb42,000lb▲ KT525+1,000 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud KT525Versatile 520Difference
System TypeOpen CenterClosed center load sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud KT525Versatile 520Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedRear Type IV—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud KT525Versatile 520Difference
Chassis Type4x4 4WD4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive TypeFour-wheel Drive (4WD)4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud KT525Versatile 520Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category ranking

Category percentiles

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A: 99th percentile (525 hp)B: 99th percentile (520 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A: 99th percentile (1,150 ci)B: 99th percentile (912 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A: 63rd percentile (13)B: 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A: 99th percentile (43,000 lb)B: 99th percentile (42,000 lb)
A: KT525B: 520Median Utility Tractor
Specification pageBig Bud KT525Specification pageVersatile 520