1978
1978 |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
Production
Production |
Manufacturer: | Big Bud
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Type: | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
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Factory: | Havre, Montana, USA
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Total built: | 1
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Original price: | $300,000 (1978 )
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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
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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
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Bore/Stroke: | 4.84x5.00 inches 123 x 127 mm
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Power (gross): | 960 hp 715.9 kW
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Compression: | 17:1
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Rated RPM: | 2100
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Torque: | 2500 lb-ft 3390.0 Nm
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Torque RPM: | 1200
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Starter volts: | 24
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Oil capacity: | 65 qts 61.5 L
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Coolant capacity: | 60 qts 56.8 L
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Mechanical
Mechanical |
Chassis: | 4x4 articulated 4WD
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Steering: | articulated power
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Brakes: | pneumatic
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Cab: | Cab standard
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Transmission: | 6-speed power shift
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Transmission details ... |
1978
1978 |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
Transmission
Transmission |
Manufacturer: | Twin Disc
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Type: | power shift
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Gears: | 6 forward and 1 reverse
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Capacity
Capacity |
Fuel: | 1000 gal 3785.0 L
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Hydraulic system: | 150 gal 567.8 L
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Hydraulics
Hydraulics |
Type: | load sensing
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Capacity: | 150 gal 567.8 L
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Pressure: | 2000 psi 137.9 bar
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Pump flow: | 60 gpm 227.1 lpm
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Total flow: | 65 gpm 246.0 lpm
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Dimensions & Tires
Dimensions & Tires |
Wheelbase: | 195 inches 495 cm
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Weight: | 95000 lbs 43092 kg
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Front tire: | 35x38
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Rear tire: | 35x38
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Full dimensions and tires ... |
1978
1978 |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
Big Bud 16V-747 Tires
Big Bud 16V-747 Tires |
Ag front: | 35x38
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Ag rear: | 35x38
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Dimensions
Dimensions |
Wheelbase: | 195 inches 495 cm
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Length: | 342 inches 868 cm
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Width: | 250 inches 635 cm
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Height: | 168 inches 426 cm
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Shiping weight: | 95000 lbs 43092 kg
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Ballasted weight: | 130000 lbs 58968 kg
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16V-747 Serial Numbers
16V-747 Serial Numbers |
1978: | 7816
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how to read serial numbers...
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Links
Links |
William's Big Bud: official site of the 16V-747 |
Electrical
Electrical |
Ground: | negative
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Charging system: | alternator
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Charging amps: | 75
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