Big Bud 400/30
The Big Bud 400/30 is a tractor produced by Big Bud. It is equipped with a 736 ci 12.1 L engine. The rated power output is 400 hp 298.3 kW. Transmission: Twin Disc TD-61-1154. Operating weight: 40000 lbs 18144 kg.
Engine Power
400 hp
298.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
550 gal
2081.8 L
Transmission
Twin Disc TD-61-1154
Operating Weight
40000 lbs
18144 kg
Big Bud 400/30 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1979 - 1981
3 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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1979 - 1981 | |
3 Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Big Bud |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Havre, Montana, USA | |
Original price was $117,000 | |
The Cummins KT-1150-C400 was also available as a special-order engine option on the Big Bud 400/30. | |
Variants | |
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400/20 | gear shift |
400/30 | power shift |
Big Bud 400/30 Engine | |
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Detroit Diesel 12.1L 8-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 550 gal
2081.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Big Bud 400/30 Transmission | |
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6-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Big Bud 400/30 Power | |
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Engine | 400 hp
298.3 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Articulated power steering | |
Pneumatic drum brakes | |
Cruiser Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
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 | 40000 lbs
18144 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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400/30 400/20 published in 1978, by Big Bud | |
No Excuses published in 1980, by Big Bud | |
Size Us Up published in 1979, by Big Bud |
Engine
Engine Detail — 736 ci / 12.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Detroit Diesel 8V-92T |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 8-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 736 ci
12.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.84x5.00 inches
123 x 127 mm |
Power | 400 hp
298.3 kW |
Compression | 19:1 |
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 tires. | |
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Dimensions
Big Bud 400/30 Tires | |
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Ag front | 24.5-32 |
Ag rear | 24.5-32 |
Ag front | 30.5-32 |
Ag rear | 30.5-32 |
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 | 40000 lbs
18144 kg |
Max weight | 50000 lbs
22680 kg |
Ground clearance | 14.5 inches
36 cm |
Photos
Big Bud 400/30 four-wheel drive tractor, right side.
Big Bud 400/30 four-wheel drive tractor, front view.
Big Bud 400/30 with hood and cab opened.
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