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Big Bud 740

The Big Bud 740 is a tractor produced by Big Bud. It is equipped with a 1413 ci 23.2 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 740 hp / 551.8 kW. Transmission: Twin Disc. Drive type: 4x4 4WD. Operating weight: 75,000 lbs 34020 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 740 hp / 551.8 kW
Drive & Traction
4x4 4WD
Transmission
Twin Disc
Operating Weight
75,000 lbs 34020 kg

Overview

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1987 - 1990 4 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor 4 Series Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Big Bud
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Havre, Montana, USA
Total built
2
Big Bud 740 Engine
Komatsu 23.2L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Big Bud 740 Transmission
12-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...
Big Bud 740 Power
Engine
740 hp 551.8 kW
Mechanical
Drive
4x4 4WD
Steering
hydrostatic power
Cab standard.
Dimensions & Tires
Weight
75,000 lbs 34020 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
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Engine

Engine Detail — 1413 ci / 23.2 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Komatsu SA6 D170
Configuration
turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
1413 ci 23.2 L
Bore/Stroke
6.69x6.69 inches 170 x 170 mm
Power
740 hp 551.8 kW
Starter type
electric

Transmission

Transmission — Twin Disc

Transmission
Twin Disc
Type
full power shift
Gears
12 forward and 2 reverse

Dimensions

Big Bud 740 Tires
Dimensions
Weight
75,000 lbs 34020 kg

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Big Bud 740 based on its 740 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 740.

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 740 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Big Bud 740.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)740 hp
Kilowatts (kW)551.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)750.3 PS

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