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Big Bud 16V-747

The Big Bud 16V-747 is a tractor produced by Big Bud. It is equipped with a 1472 ci 24.1 L engine. The rated power output is 960 hp 715.9 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 95000 lbs 43092 kg.

Engine Power
960 hp 715.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1000 gal 3785.0 L
Transmission
6 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
95000 lbs 43092 kg

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Overview

Big Bud 16V-747 tractor photo
1978 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
1978
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Big Bud
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Havre, Montana, USA
Total built
1
Original price was $300,000 in 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 Engine
Detroit Diesel 24.1L 16-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Big Bud 16V-747 Transmission
6-speed power shift
Transmission details ...
Big Bud 16V-747 Power
Engine (gross)
960 hp 715.9 kW
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Articulated power steering
Pneumatic brakes
Cab standard
Capacity
Fuel
1000 gal 3785.0 L
Hydraulic system
150 gal 567.8 L
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
Wheelbase
195 inches 495 cm
Weight
95000 lbs 43092 kg
Front tire
35x38
Rear tire
35x38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Links
William's Big Bud: official site of the 16V-747
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
75

Engine

Engine Detail — 1472 ci / 24.1 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Detroit Diesel 16V92T
Configuration
turbocharged intercooled 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
Big Bud 16V-747 Engine
Big Bud 16V-747 engine image

Transmission

Transmission — 6 forward and 1 reverse power shift

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

Dimensions

Big Bud 16V-747 Tires
Ag front
35x38
Ag rear
35x38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
195 inches 495 cm
Length
342 inches 868 cm
Width
250 inches 635 cm
Height
168 inches 426 cm
Shipping weight
95000 lbs 43092 kg
Ballasted weight
130000 lbs 58968 kg

Photos

Big Bud 16V-747, right side.

Big Bud 16V-747, right side.

Rear view of the Big Bud 16V-747.

Rear view of the Big Bud 16V-747.

Big Bud 16V-747, left side.

Big Bud 16V-747, left side.

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