Overview
The Big Bud KT450 is a heavy-duty 4WD farm tractor manufactured in Havre, Montana, featuring a powerful 450 hp Cummins 18.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. This 43,000-pound machine is equipped with a 13-speed Fuller Road Ranger transmission and a massive 525-gallon fuel tank designed for large-scale operations.
Ideal Applications
Large-Scale Primary Tillage:
The 450 hp turbocharged engine and 43,000 lb shipping weight provide the necessary power and traction for demanding 4WD field work.
Extended Field Operations:
With a high-capacity 525-gallon fuel tank, this tractor is suited for long working hours between refueling stops.
Heavy Towing Applications:
The combination of 30.5x32 front and rear tires with a 13-speed transmission allows for controlled power delivery in high-draft scenarios.
Production
| Description | Built in Havre, Montana, USA |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Big Bud |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 18.8L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 525 gal (1987.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 6.25x6.25 inches (159 x 159 mm) |
| Description | Cummins / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 1150 ci (18.8 L) |
| Power | 450 hp (335.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter type | electric |
Transmission
| Gears | 13 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Transmission | Fuller Road Ranger |
| Transmission type | 13-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard. |
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| Drive | 4x4 4WD |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 22 gpm (83.3 lpm) |
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| Steering flow | 22 gpm (83.3 lpm) |
| Total flow | 44 gpm (166.5 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 30.5x32 |
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| Ag rear | 30.5x32 |
| Shipping weight | 43000 lbs (19504 kg) |
| Front tire | 30.5x32 |
| Rear tire | 30.5x32 |
| Weight | 43000 lbs (19504 kg) |
References
| Description | Big Bud published in 1976 / 350-450 published by Big Bud / Model KT-450 published by Big Bud |
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Speeds
| Description | With 30.5x32 tires. |
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