Overview
The Big Bud 450 is a 4WD farm tractor produced in Havre, Montana, between 1986 and 1989. It is equipped with a 12.1L Detroit Diesel 8-cylinder engine rated at 450 hp and a 12-speed full power shift transmission. This model has a total weight of 40,000 lbs and a limited production run of 7 units.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Engine:
The tractor features a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA turbocharged aftercooled 8-cylinder engine with a 736 ci displacement and an electric starter.
Transmission and Drive:
The mechanical system consists of a 12-speed full power shift transmission providing 12 forward and 2 reverse gears across a 4x4 4WD drive layout.
Operational Specifications:
Listed at a weight of 40,000 lbs, the vehicle includes hydrostatic power steering, a negative ground electrical system, and a standard cab configuration.
Production
| Description | Built in Havre, Montana, USA |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Big Bud |
| Total built | 7 |
Engine
| Engine type | Detroit Diesel 12.1L 8-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 4.84x5.00 inches (123 x 127 mm) |
| Description | Detroit Diesel 8V92TA / turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 8-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 736 ci (12.1 L) |
| Power | 450 hp (335.6 kW) |
| 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) |