Big Bud 360/30
The Big Bud 360/30 is a tractor produced by Big Bud. It is equipped with a 855 ci 14.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 360 hp / 268.5 kW. Transmission: Twin Disc TD-61-1154. Operating weight: 39000 lbs 17690 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 360 hp / 268.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
550 gal
2081.8 L
Transmission
Twin Disc TD-61-1154
Operating Weight
39000 lbs
17690 kg
Overview
 | 1979 - 1981
3 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
3 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Big Bud |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Havre, Montana, USA | |
Original price was $111,000 in 1978 | |
Variants | |
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360/10 | gear shift |
360/30 | power shift |
Big Bud 360/30 Engine | |
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Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 550 gal
2081.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Big Bud 360/30 Transmission | |
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6-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Big Bud 360/30 Power | |
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Engine | 360 hp
268.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Articulated power steering | |
Pneumatic drum brakes | |
Cruiser Cab standard. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center load sensing |
Valves | 4 |
Pump flow | 36 gpm
136.3 lpm |
Steering flow | 35 gpm
132.5 lpm |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 150 inches
381 cm |
Weight | 39000 lbs
17690 kg |
Front tire | 24.5-32 |
Rear tire | 24.5-32 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 75 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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360/30 360/10 published in 1978, by Big Bud | |
Size Us Up published in 1979, by Big Bud |
Engine
Engine Detail — 855 ci / 14.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Cummins 855-C-360 |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 855 ci
14.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches
140 x 152 mm |
Power | 360 hp
268.5 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 24 |
Transmission
Transmission — Twin Disc TD-61-1154
Transmission | Twin Disc TD-61-1154 |
Type | power shift |
Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
With 24.5x32 dual tires. | |
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Dimensions
Big Bud 360/30 Tires | |
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Ag front | 24.5-32 |
Ag rear | 24.5-32 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 150 inches
381 cm |
Length | 267.6 inches
679 cm |
Width | 120 inches
304 cm |
Height (cab) | 144.5 inches
367 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 156 inches
396 cm |
Shipping weight | 39000 lbs
17690 kg |
Max weight | 48000 lbs
21772 kg |
Ground clearance | 14.5 inches
36 cm |
Photos
Big Bud 360/30
Big Bud 360/30 tractor.
Big Bud 360/30 tractor.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Big Bud 360/30 based on its 360 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High 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 Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep 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 Scale | Broad-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 Scale | High-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 360/30.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 29.4 hrs
Approximately 29.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (550 gal / 2082 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~18.7 gal/hr (70.9 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 360/30 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Big Bud 360/30.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)360 hp
Kilowatts (kW)268.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)365 PS
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