Big Bud 400

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Big Bud 400 is a powerful utility tractor built for heavy-duty farm work. It's a 4-wheel drive machine with a strong Caterpillar engine. This tractor can handle tough jobs with its 400 horsepower engine, which is very high compared to most tractors. The engine is turbocharged and intercooled, helping it work efficiently in various conditions.

This tractor is big and heavy, weighing 43,700 pounds. It has a 12-speed forward and 2-speed reverse transmission, giving the driver lots of options for different tasks. The Big Bud 400 uses diesel fuel and has a liquid-cooled engine with 6 cylinders. Its engine size is very large compared to other tractors, making it suitable for large farms and big fields. The tractor also has hydrostatic power steering, making it easier to control despite its size.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 400 hp (298.3 kW)

Transmission: Full power shift

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 43700 lb (19822 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Big Bud 400 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Big Bud 400 is Excellent. It is greater than 99% 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 400 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 400 is Excellent. It is greater than 98% 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 400 is Below Average. It is greater than 15% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Model
3406B
Cooling Type
Liquid
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged, intercooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement
893 ci (14.6 L)
Bore
5.40 in (137.2 mm)
Stroke
6.50 in (165.1 mm)
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output
400 hp (298.3 kW)

Transmission

Type
Full power shift
Forward Gears
12
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x4 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power