Overview
The Bukh 452 is a 5200-pound utility farm tractor produced in Denmark from 1960 to 1967. It features a three-cylinder diesel engine that transitioned from a 3.1L to a 3.4L displacement in 1961, providing a power range between 45 and 55 hp. The mechanical configuration includes an 8-speed gear transmission and a Category II rear hitch.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The tractor utilized two engine models, the 3.1L 3EV100 and the 3.4L 3G105, which are liquid-cooled diesel units providing up to 55 hp and a 43 hp claimed PTO rating.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
This two-wheel drive machine is equipped with a gear transmission providing eight forward and four reverse gears across two ranges.
PTO and Hydraulic Capacity:
The 452 includes a 540/1000 RPM rear PTO and a hydraulic system with an 8.5 gpm pump flow and a 3.7-gallon system capacity.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Denmark |
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| Manufacturer | Bukh |
Engine
| Engine type | Bukh 3.1L 3-cyl diesel / Bukh 3.4L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x5.118 inches (100 x 130 mm) / 4.134x5.118 inches (105 x 130 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 26.4 qts (25.0 L) / 26.4 qts (25.0 L) |
| Description | Bukh 3EV100 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Bukh 3G105 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled / The 3G105 replaced the 3EV100 as the engine for the 452 in 1961. |
| Displacement | 186.9 ci (3.1 L) / 206.1 ci (3.4 L) |
| Oil capacity | 12.7 qts (12.0 L) / 12.7 qts (12.0 L) |
| Power | 45 hp (33.6 kW) / 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1800 / 2000 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine type | Bukh 3.1L 3-cyl diesel / Bukh 3.4L 3-cyl diesel |
| PTO (claimed) | 43 hp (32.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 23.3 qts (22.1 L) |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 12.9 gal (48.8 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 3.7 gal (14.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 3.7 gal (14.0 L) |
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| Pump flow | 8.5 gpm (32.2 lpm) |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1775 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 5200 lbs (2358 kg) |
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| Weight | 5200 lbs (2358 kg) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 8.7 inches (22 cm) |
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| RPM | 1825 |
| Width | 5.9 inches (14 cm) |
References
| Description | The Quality Tractor published by Bukh |
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