Overview
The Big Bud 360/30 is a powerful four-wheel drive articulated farm tractor featuring a 360 hp Cummins 14.0L turbocharged intercooled diesel engine. Built in Havre, Montana, it is designed for high-capacity operations with a 6-speed power shift transmission and a massive 550-gallon fuel tank for extended endurance.
Ideal Applications
High-Traction Field Work:
With a maximum weight of 48,000 lbs, 4WD articulated steering, and 24.5-32 dual tires, this tractor is built to handle heavy pulling tasks in diverse agricultural environments.
Hydraulic Implement Control:
The closed center load sensing hydraulic system, featuring a 36 gpm pump flow and four valves, provides the necessary capacity to operate complex modern implements.
Large-Scale Acreage Operations:
A 550-gallon fuel tank minimizes downtime for refueling, making it well-suited for long-duration tasks on large farms where efficiency and uptime are critical.
Production
| Description | Built in Havre, Montana, USA / Original price was $111,000 in 1978 |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Big Bud |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 550 gal (2081.8 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches (140 x 152 mm) |
| Description | Cummins 855-C-360 / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 855 ci (14.0 L) |
| Power | 360 hp (268.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 24 |
Transmission
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Transmission | Twin Disc TD-61-1154 |
| Transmission type | 6-speed power shift |
| Type | power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cruiser Cab standard. |
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| Description | Articulated power steering / Pneumatic drum brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 36 gpm (136.3 lpm) |
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| Steering flow | 35 gpm (132.5 lpm) |
| Type | closed center load sensing |
| Valves | 4 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 75 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 24.5-32 |
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| Ag rear | 24.5-32 |
| Ground clearance | 14.5 inches (36 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 144.5 inches (367 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 156 inches (396 cm) |
| Length | 267.6 inches (679 cm) |
| Max weight | 48000 lbs (21772 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 39000 lbs (17690 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 150 inches (381 cm) |
| Width | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Front tire | 24.5-32 |
| Rear tire | 24.5-32 |
| Weight | 39000 lbs (17690 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 150 inches (381 cm) |
References
| Description | 360/30 360/10 published in 1978, by Big Bud / Size Us Up published in 1979, by Big Bud |
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Speeds
| Description | With 24.5x32 dual tires. |
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Variants
| 360/10 | gear shift |
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| 360/30 | power shift |