Overview
The Big Bud 450/50 is a heavy-duty 4WD farm tractor manufactured in Havre, Montana, featuring a massive 18.8L Cummins 6-cylinder diesel engine that delivers 450 hp. This 41,500 lb machine is built for high-capacity performance with a 9-speed Twin Disc power shift transmission and a standard Cruiser Cab.
Ideal Applications
High-Power Field Operations:
Utilizing its 450 hp turbocharged Cummins engine and 4x4 drive, this tractor is designed to handle demanding agricultural tasks that require significant engine output.
Heavy Towing and Tillage:
The substantial 41,500 lb weight and 9-speed power shift transmission provide the necessary ballast and gear range for pulling large-scale implements through tough soil conditions.
Extended Work Shifts:
The combination of hydrostatic power steering and the standard Cruiser Cab allows operators to manage this large-scale 4WD tractor with improved control and comfort during long days.
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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| 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 | 9 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Twin Disc |
| Transmission type | 9-speed power shift |
| Type | power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cruiser Cab standard. |
|---|---|
| Drive | 4x4 4WD |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 41,500 lbs (18824 kg) |
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| Weight | 41,500 lbs (18824 kg) |
References
| Description | Size Us Up published in 1979, by Big Bud |
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Variants
| 450/20 | gear shift |
|---|---|
| 450/50 | power shift |