Knudson 360
The Knudson 360 is a tractor produced by Knudson. It is equipped with a 855 ci 14.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 360 hp / 268.5 kW. Transmission: Spicer-Dana 1262. Drive type: 4x4 4WD. Operating weight: 28000 lbs 12700 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 360 hp / 268.5 kW
Drive & Traction
4x4 4WD
Fuel & Capacities
540 gal
2043.9 L
Transmission
Spicer-Dana 1262
Operating Weight
28000 lbs
12700 kg
Overview
 | 1974 - 1978
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Knudson |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Crosby, North Dakota, USA | |
Knudson 360 Engine | |
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Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 540 gal
2043.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Knudson 360 Transmission | |
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12-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Knudson 360 Power | |
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Engine | 360 hp
268.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x4 4WD |
Final drives | planetary |
Power four-wheel steering | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Rear valves | 3 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 144 inches
365 cm |
Weight | 28000 lbs
12700 kg |
Front tire | 23.1-26 |
Rear tire | 23.1-26 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 75 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 855 ci / 14.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Cummins NT-855-360 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 855 ci
14.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches
140 x 152 mm |
Power | 360 hp
268.5 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 990 lb-ft
1342.4 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 42 qts
39.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 52 qts
49.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Spicer-Dana 1262
Transmission | Spicer-Dana 1262 |
Type | gear |
Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 394mm cerametallic discs |
1262 transmission with Rockwell T-228 two-speed transfer case. | |
With 23.1-26 tires. | |
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Dimensions
Knudson 360 Tires | |
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Ag front | 23.1-26 |
Ag rear | 23.1-26 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 144 inches
365 cm |
Length | 262 inches
665 cm |
Width | 174 inches
441 cm |
Height | 136 inches
345 cm |
Weight | 28000 lbs
12700 kg |
Max weight | 35000 lbs
15876 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Knudson 360 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 Knudson 360.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 28.8 hrs
Approximately 28.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (540 gal / 2044.1 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
Knudson 360 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Knudson 360.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)360 hp
Kilowatts (kW)268.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)365 PS
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