Overview
The Big Bud 440 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced between 1987 and 1989 in Havre, Montana, with a total production run of two units. It is powered by a 440 hp Komatsu 15.2L 6-cylinder turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine and weighs 40,000 lbs. The tractor's configuration includes a 12-speed full power shift transmission, a standard cab, and hydrostatic power steering.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The tractor features a Komatsu SA6 D140 liquid-cooled 6-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 930 ci, rated at 440 hp at 2100 RPM.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical system consists of a 4x4 4WD drive type managed by a 12-speed full power shift transmission offering 12 forward and 2 reverse gears.
Physical Specifications and Production:
This 40,000-lb tractor is equipped with a negative ground electrical system, hydrostatic power steering, and was manufactured in a limited quantity of two units.
Production
| Description | Built in Havre, Montana, USA |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Big Bud |
| Total built | 2 |
Engine
| Engine type | Komatsu 15.2L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 5.51x6.50 inches (140 x 165 mm) |
| Description | Komatsu SA6 D140 / turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 930 ci (15.2 L) |
| Power | 440 hp (328.1 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 |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 40,000 lbs (18144 kg) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 40,000 lbs (18144 kg) |