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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 listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 960 hp / 715.9 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 95000 lbs 43092 kg.

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

Overview

Big Bud 16V-747 tractor photo
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.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Big Bud 16V-747 based on its 960 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁Commercial / Field ScaleHigh horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼Commercial / Field ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙Commercial / Field ScaleBroad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m)Commercial / Field ScaleHigh-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO).
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Big Bud 16V-747.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 20 hrs

Approximately 20 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (1000 gal / 3785.4 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~49.9 gal/hr (189 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Big Bud 16V-747 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Big Bud 16V-747.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)960 hp
Kilowatts (kW)715.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)973.3 PS

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