Knudson 4360
The Knudson 4360 is a tractor produced by Knudson. It is equipped with a 855 ci 14.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 360 hp / 268.5 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 2 reverse. Drive type: 4x4 4WD. Operating weight: 39500 lbs 17917 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 360 hp / 268.5 kW
Drive & Traction
4x4 4WD
Fuel & Capacities
350 gal
1324.8 L
Transmission
12 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
39500 lbs
17917 kg
Overview
 | 1981 - 1983
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Knudson |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Holdrege, Nebraska, USA | |
Original price was $155,000 in 1981 | |
Knudson 4360 Engine | |
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Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 350 gal
1324.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Knudson 4360 Transmission | |
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12-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Knudson 4360 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 360 hp
268.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x4 4WD |
Power four-wheel steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Pressure | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Valves | 4 |
Pump flow | 26 gpm*Pump 1
98.4 lpm |
12 gpm*Pump 2
45.4 lpm | |
Total flow | 38 gpm
143.8 lpm |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 39500 lbs
17917 kg |
Front tire | 30.5L-32 |
Rear tire | 30.5L-32 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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There's a revolution brewing in the hills published in 1981, by Knudson |
Engine
Engine Detail — 855 ci / 14.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Cummins NTA-855-C |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 855 ci
14.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches
140 x 152 mm |
Power (gross) | 360 hp
268.5 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 1075 lb-ft
1457.7 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1450 |
Starter volts | 24 |
Transmission
Transmission — 12 forward and 2 reverse power shift
Manufacturer | Twin Disc |
Type | power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
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Dimensions
Knudson 4360 Tires | |
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Ag front | 30.5L-32 |
Ag rear | 30.5L-32 |
Ag front | 20.8-38 |
Ag rear | 20.8-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Weight | 39500 lbs
17917 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Knudson 4360 based on its 360 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 Knudson 4360.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 18.7 hrs
Approximately 18.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (350 gal / 1324.9 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 4360 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Knudson 4360.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)360 hp
Kilowatts (kW)268.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)365 PS
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