16V-747 by Big Bud

1978

1978 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Big Bud
Type:Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Factory:Havre, Montana, USA
Total built:1
Original price:$300,000 (1978 )
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.

Big Bud 16V-747 Power

Big Bud 16V-747 Power Engine (gross):960 hp
715.9 kW

Big Bud 16V-747 Engine

Big Bud 16V-747 Engine Detroit Diesel 24.1L 16-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1978

1978
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Detroit Diesel 16V92T
turbocharged diesel
16-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:1472 ci
24.1 L
Bore/Stroke:4.84x5.00 inches
123 x 127 mm
Power (gross):960 hp
715.9 kW
Compression:17:1
Rated RPM:2100
Torque:2500 lb-ft
3390.0 Nm
Torque RPM:1200
Starter volts:24
Oil capacity:65 qts
61.5 L
Coolant capacity:60 qts
56.8 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x4 articulated 4WD
Steering:articulated power
Brakes:pneumatic
Cab:Cab standard
Transmission:6-speed power shift
Transmission details ...

1978

1978
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Manufacturer:Twin Disc
Type:power shift
Gears:6 forward and 1 reverse

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:1000 gal
3785.0 L
Hydraulic system:150 gal
567.8 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:load sensing
Capacity:150 gal
567.8 L
Pressure:2000 psi
137.9 bar
Pump flow:60 gpm
227.1 lpm
Total flow:65 gpm
246.0 lpm

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:195 inches
495 cm
Weight:95000 lbs
43092 kg
Front tire:35x38
Rear tire:35x38
Full dimensions and tires ...

1978

1978
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Big Bud 16V-747 Tires

Big Bud 16V-747 Tires
Ag front:35x38
Ag rear:35x38

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:195 inches
495 cm
Length:342 inches
868 cm
Width:250 inches
635 cm
Height:168 inches
426 cm
Shiping weight:95000 lbs
43092 kg
Ballasted weight:130000 lbs
58968 kg

16V-747 Serial Numbers

16V-747 Serial Numbers 1978:7816

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Links

Links William's Big Bud: official site of the 16V-747

Electrical

Electrical Ground:negative
Charging system:alternator
Charging amps:75

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