Overview
The Versatile 1080 Big Roy is an experimental 8x8 farm tractor prototype with a listed production period from 1150 to the present. This single-unit machine features a 600 hp Cummins 18.8L 6-cylinder diesel engine and a 6-speed gear transmission, with an operating weight of 57,580 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Fuel Specifications:
The Cummins KTA1150-600 turbocharged diesel engine provides 600 hp at a rated 2100 RPM and is supported by a 550-gallon fuel tank and an 85-quart coolant capacity.
Eight-Wheel Drive Configuration:
This four-axle 8x8 drive system features a 266.4-inch wheelbase and utilizes 30.5-32 tires for both the front and rear positions.
Prototype Features and Dimensions:
As a specialized single-unit build, the tractor is equipped with a camera system and in-cab monitors, measuring 366 inches in length and 132 inches in height.
Production
| Description | Experimental tractor / Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada / The Versatile 1080 "Big Roy" was a prototype. The 26-ton tractor featured a four-axle 8x8 drive, and a 19-liter Cummins KTA 1150-600 diesel generating 600 horsepower. A camera system with in-cab monitors was used for the operator. The tractor is now at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum. |
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| Manufacturer | Versatile |
| Total built | 1 |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 18.8L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 550 gal (2081.8 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 6.25x6.25 inches (159 x 159 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 85 qts (80.4 L) |
| Description | Cummins KTA1150-600 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 1150 ci (18.8 L) |
| Power | 600 hp (447.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 24 |
Transmission
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard. |
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| Drive | 8x8 8WD |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 900 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 132 inches (335 cm) |
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| Length | 366 inches (929 cm) |
| Operating weight | 57580 lbs (26118 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 54450 lbs (24698 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 266.4 inches (676 cm) |
| Front tire | 30.5-32 |
| Rear tire | 30.5-32 |
| Weight | 54450 to 57580 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 266.4 inches (676 cm) |
| Ag front | 30.5-32 |
| Ag rear | 30.5-32 |
Links
| Description | Big Roy: Information from the Manitoba Agricultural Museum |
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References
| Description | Big Roy published in 2016, by Versatile |
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