Overview
The Knudson 360 is a 4WD farm tractor produced in Crosby, North Dakota, between 1974 and 1978. It is powered by a 14.0L Cummins turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel engine rated at 360 hp, paired with a 12-speed gear transmission and power four-wheel steering. The machine features a standard air-conditioned cab and is equipped with a 540-gallon fuel tank and planetary final drives.
Ideal Applications
Engine Performance and Capacity:
The 14.0L Cummins NT-855-360 engine generates 360 hp at 2100 RPM and 990 lb-ft of torque at 1600 RPM while operating on a 540-gallon fuel capacity.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The drivetrain consists of a Spicer-Dana 1262 gear transmission with 12 forward speeds, a Rockwell T-228 two-speed transfer case, and planetary final drives.
Chassis and Mechanical Features:
This 4WD tractor features power four-wheel steering, a 144-inch wheelbase, and an operating weight range between 28,000 and 35,000 lbs.
Production
| Description | Built in Crosby, North Dakota, USA |
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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 | 540 gal (2043.9 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches (140 x 152 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 52 qts (49.2 L) |
| Description | Cummins NT-855-360 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 855 ci (14.0 L) |
| Oil capacity | 42 qts (39.7 L) |
| Power | 360 hp (268.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 990 lb-ft (1342.4 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
Transmission
| Clutch | 394mm cerametallic discs |
|---|---|
| Description | 1262 transmission with Rockwell T-228 two-speed transfer case. |
| Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission | Spicer-Dana 1262 |
| Transmission type | 12-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power four-wheel steering |
| Drive | 4x4 4WD |
| Final drives | planetary |
Hydraulics
| Rear valves | 3 |
|---|---|
| Type | open center |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 75 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 136 inches (345 cm) |
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| Length | 262 inches (665 cm) |
| Max weight | 35000 lbs (15876 kg) |
| Weight | 28000 lbs (12700 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 144 inches (365 cm) |
| Width | 174 inches (441 cm) |
| Front tire | 23.1-26 |
| Rear tire | 23.1-26 |
| Weight | 28000 lbs (12700 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 144 inches (365 cm) |
| Ag front | 23.1-26 |
| Ag rear | 23.1-26 |
Speeds
| Description | With 23.1-26 tires. |
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Variants
| 360H | hillside self-leveling |
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