Overview
The Big Bud 400 is a high-capacity 4WD farm tractor built in Havre, Montana, featuring a 400 hp Caterpillar 14.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine. Weighing 43,700 lbs and equipped with a 12-speed full power shift transmission, this machine is designed for heavy-duty agricultural operations requiring significant traction and power.
Ideal Applications
High-Traction Field Preparation:
The 43,700 lb weight combined with 4WD drive and 400 hp allows for high-performance pulling of large-scale implements in challenging soil conditions.
Demand-Heavy Engine Tasks:
The Caterpillar 3406B turbocharged intercooled diesel engine provides substantial power at a rated 2100 RPM to handle intensive field applications.
Variable Speed Management:
With a 12-speed full power shift transmission offering 12 forward and 2 reverse gears, operators can precisely match tractor speed to specific farm task requirements.
Production
| Description | Built in Havre, Montana, USA |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Big Bud |
| Total built | 3 |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 14.6L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 5.400x6.50 inches (137 x 165 mm) |
| Description | Caterpillar 3406B / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 893 ci (14.6 L) |
| Power | 400 hp (298.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter type | electric |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 12-speed full power shift |
| Type | full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard. |
|---|---|
| Drive | 4x4 4WD |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 43700 lbs (19822 kg) |
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| Weight | 43700 lbs (19822 kg) |