Big Bud KT450 vs Schluter Profi-Trac 5000 TVL
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Schluter Profi-Trac 5000 TVL is more powerful than the Big Bud KT450: 500 HP versus 450 HP (+50 HP, +11%).
- The Schluter Profi-Trac 5000 TVL is the more recent model: production started in 1978, versus 1976 for the Big Bud KT450.
- The Big Bud KT450 is heavier: 19504 kg versus 18003 kg for the Schluter Profi-Trac 5000 TVL.
Full specs comparison
| Big Bud KT450 | Schluter Profi-Trac 5000 TVL | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 450 HP | 500 HP |
| Production years | 1976–1978 | 1978 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 12 |
| Displacement | 18.8 L | 20.9 L |
| Weight | 19 504 kg | 18 003 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 13 / 2 | 8 / 1 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 7 301 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 289 cm |
| Length | — | 644 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Big Bud KT450 or the Schluter Profi-Trac 5000 TVL?
The Schluter Profi-Trac 5000 TVL is more powerful than the Big Bud KT450: 500 HP versus 450 HP (+50 HP, +11%).
Which is more recent, the Big Bud KT450 or the Schluter Profi-Trac 5000 TVL?
The Schluter Profi-Trac 5000 TVL is the more recent model: production started in 1978, versus 1976 for the Big Bud KT450.
Which is heavier, the Big Bud KT450 or the Schluter Profi-Trac 5000 TVL?
The Big Bud KT450 is heavier: 19504 kg versus 18003 kg for the Schluter Profi-Trac 5000 TVL.