Big Bud 16V-747

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Big Bud 16V-747 is a massive utility tractor that stands out in the farming world. Built in 1978, this giant machine is designed for heavy-duty work on large farms. It has a powerful Detroit Diesel engine with 16 cylinders, giving it an incredible 960 horsepower. This is much more power than most tractors have.

The 16V-747 is huge in every way. It's over 28 feet long, 20 feet wide, and 14 feet tall. It weighs a whopping 95,000 pounds, which is very heavy for a tractor. The tractor has four big wheels that all drive, helping it move across tough fields. It has a special steering system that lets it turn easily despite its size. The tractor also has a comfortable cab for the driver and a big 1,000-gallon fuel tank to keep it running for a long time.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 960 hp (715.9 kW)

Transmission: Power Shift

Drive Type: Four Wheel Drive (4WD)

Operating Weight: 95000 lb (43091 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Big Bud 16V-747 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Big Bud 16V-747 is Excellent. It is greater than 100% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Big Bud 16V-747 is Excellent. It is greater than 100% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Big Bud 16V-747 is Excellent. It is greater than 100% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Big Bud 16V-747 is Below Average. It is greater than 15% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Detroit Diesel
Model
16V92T
Cooling Type
Liquid-Cooled
Cylinder Orientation
V
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged Intercooled
Cylinders
16
Displacement
1472 ci (24.1 L)
Bore
4.84 in (122.9 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output
960 hp (715.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
Power Shift
Forward Gears
6
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x4 articulated 4WD
Drive Type
Four Wheel Drive (4WD)
Steering Type
Articulated Power Steering
Brake Type
Pneumatic