Overview
The Knudson 4360 is a heavy-duty 4WD farm tractor produced in Nebraska featuring a powerful 360 hp Cummins 14.0L diesel engine and a 12-speed power shift transmission. Equipped with power four-wheel steering and a massive 39,500 lb operating weight, this machine was designed for high-capacity agricultural tasks during the early 1980s.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Tillage:
Utilizing its 360 hp gross power and 1075 lb-ft of torque, this tractor is built to handle high-draft implements in demanding field conditions.
Large-Scale Field Operations:
A massive 350-gallon fuel tank and four-wheel drive configuration allow for extended run times and consistent traction across large acreage.
Precision Maneuvering:
The combination of power four-wheel steering and a 12-speed power shift transmission provides enhanced control for a vehicle of its substantial 39,500 lb size.
Production
| Description | Built in Holdrege, Nebraska, USA / Original price was $155,000 in 1981 |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Knudson |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 350 gal (1324.8 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches (140 x 152 mm) |
| Description | Cummins NTA-855-C / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 855 ci (14.0 L) |
| Power (gross) | 360 hp (268.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 24 |
| Torque | 1075 lb-ft (1457.7 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1450 |
| Engine (gross) | 360 hp (268.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Manufacturer | Twin Disc |
| Transmission type | 12-speed power shift |
| Type | power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard. |
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| Description | Power four-wheel steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive | 4x4 4WD |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2000 psi (137.9 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 26 gpm*Pump 1 (98.4 lpm) |
| Total flow | 38 gpm (143.8 lpm) |
| Valves | 4 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 39500 lbs (17917 kg) |
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| Front tire | 30.5L-32 |
| Rear tire | 30.5L-32 |
| Weight | 39500 lbs (17917 kg) |
| Ag front | 30.5L-32 / 20.8-38 |
| Ag rear | 30.5L-32 / 20.8-38 |
References
| Description | There's a revolution brewing in the hills published in 1981, by Knudson |
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