Overview
The Big Bud 500 is a rare, American-made farm tractor featuring a powerful 500 hp engine available in both Komatsu and Deutz configurations. This 4WD machine utilizes a 12-speed full power shift transmission and hydrostatic power steering to manage heavy-duty agricultural operations.
Ideal Applications
High-Power Fieldwork:
Utilizing a 500 hp turbocharged intercooled engine and 4x4 drive, this tractor is built for demanding tasks that require significant horsepower and traction.
Variable Speed Operations:
The 12-speed full power shift transmission provides 12 forward and 2 reverse gears, allowing for seamless shifting and precise speed control during field tasks.
Operator-Centric Large-Scale Farming:
Equipped with a standard cab and hydrostatic power steering, this tractor is designed to provide the necessary control and environment for managing large-scale farm equipment.
Production
| Description | Built in Havre, Montana, USA |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Big Bud |
| Total built | 3 |
Engine
| Description | Komatsu 6-cyl diesel |
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| Engine type | Deutz 19.1L 12-cyl diesel |
| Description | Komatsu SA6 D145 / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Deutz BF12L513C / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 12-cylinder / air-cooled |
| Displacement | 1168 ci (19.1 L) |
| Power | 500 hp (372.9 kW) / 500 hp (372.9 kW) |
| Starter type | electric |
| Description | Komatsu 6-cyl diesel |
| Engine type | Deutz 19.1L 12-cyl diesel |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 12-speed full power shift |
| Type | full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard. |
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| Drive | 4x4 4WD |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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