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Big Bud 16V-747 tractor

Big Bud 16V-747 Specs

Production

Manufacturer Big Bud
Type Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Factory Havre, Montana, USA
Total built 1
Original price $300,000 (1978 )
Production The Big Bud 16V-747 is the largest tractor made in the 20th Century. It was custom ordered by Rossi Farms of California to pull ripper plows at three to four foot depths. The 16V-747 is currently on display at the Heartland Museum in Clarion, Iowa.

Power

Engine (gross) 960 hp

Mechanical

Chassis 4x4 articulated 4WD
Steering Articulated power
Brakes pneumatic
Cab Cab standard
Transmission 6-speed power shift

Capacity

Fuel 1000 gal
Hydraulic system 150 gal

Dimensions & Tires

Wheelbase 195 inches
Weight 95000 lbs
Front tire 35x38
Rear tire 35x38

Engine

Engine Detroit Diesel 24.1L 16-cyl diesel

Hydraulics

Type load sensing
Capacity 150 gal
Pressure 2000 psi
Pump flow 60 gpm
Total flow 65 gpm

Serial Numbers

1978 7816

Electrical

Ground negative
Charging system alternator
Charging amps 75

Big Bud 16V-747 engine specs

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
  • Detroit Diesel 16V92T
  • turbocharged diesel
  • 16-cylinder
  • liquid-cooled
Displacement 1472 ci
Bore/Stroke 4.84x5.00 inches
Power (gross) 960 hp
Compression 17:1
Rated RPM 2100
Torque 2500 lb-ft
Torque RPM 1200
Starter volts 24
Oil capacity 65 qts
Coolant capacity 60 qts

Big Bud 16V-747 transmission

Transmission

Manufacturer Twin Disc
Type Power shift
Gears 6 forward and 1 reverse

Big Bud 16V-747 dimensions

Tires

Ag front 35x38
Ag rear 35x38

Dimensions

Wheelbase 195 inches
Length 342 inches
Width 250 inches
Height 168 inches
Shiping weight 95000 lbs
Ballasted weight 130000 lbs

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