Big Bud KT525 vs Challenger MT965C
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Big Bud KT525 and the Challenger MT965C deliver the same power: 525 HP.
- The Challenger MT965C is the more recent model: production started in 2009, versus 1977 for the Big Bud KT525.
- The Big Bud KT525 is heavier: 19504 kg versus 18038 kg for the Challenger MT965C.
Full specs comparison
| Big Bud KT525 | Challenger MT965C | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 525 HP | 525 HP |
| Production years | 1977–1978 | 2009–2014 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 18.8 L | 18.1 L |
| Weight | 19 504 kg | 18 038 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 13 / 2 | 16 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 8 845 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 394 cm |
| Length | — | 756 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Big Bud KT525 or the Challenger MT965C?
The Big Bud KT525 and the Challenger MT965C deliver the same power: 525 HP.
Which is more recent, the Big Bud KT525 or the Challenger MT965C?
The Challenger MT965C is the more recent model: production started in 2009, versus 1977 for the Big Bud KT525.
Which is heavier, the Big Bud KT525 or the Challenger MT965C?
The Big Bud KT525 is heavier: 19504 kg versus 18038 kg for the Challenger MT965C.