Big Bud 600/50
The Big Bud 600/50 is a tractor produced by Big Bud. It is equipped with a 1150 ci 18.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 600 hp / 447.4 kW. Transmission: Twin Disc TD-92-2610.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 600 hp / 447.4 kW
Transmission
Twin Disc TD-92-2610
Overview
![]() | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Big Bud |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Big Bud 600/50 Engine | |
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Cummins 18.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
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Big Bud 600/50 Transmission | |
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9-speed power shift | |
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Big Bud 600/50 Power | |
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Engine | 600 hp
447.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Articulated power steering | |
Cab standard. |
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Full dimensions and tires ... |
Engine
Engine Detail — 1150 ci / 18.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Cummins KTA1150 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 1150 ci
18.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 6.25x6.25 inches
159 x 159 mm |
Power | 600 hp
447.4 kW |
Starter type | electric |
Transmission
Transmission — Twin Disc TD-92-2610
Transmission | Twin Disc TD-92-2610 |
Type | power shift |
Gears | 9 forward and 2 reverse |
Dimensions
Big Bud 600/50 Tires |
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Big Bud 600/50 based on its 600 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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 600/50.
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 600/50 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Big Bud 600/50.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)600 hp
Kilowatts (kW)447.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)608.3 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Big Bud 600/50 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Big Bud 600/50
Engine Power:Diesel (listed): 600 hp / 447.4 kW
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