Big Bud 740

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Big Bud 740 is a powerful utility tractor built for heavy-duty farm work. It has a strong 4-wheel drive system and a sturdy 4x4 chassis, making it great for tough jobs. The tractor uses hydrostatic power steering, which makes it easy to control despite its large size.

This tractor is powered by a Komatsu SA6 D170 engine. It's a 6-cylinder diesel engine that's turbocharged and intercooled, giving it extra power. The engine is very large compared to most tractors, with 1413 cubic inches of displacement. It can produce an impressive 740 horsepower, which is much more than most tractors. The Big Bud 740 is also very heavy, weighing 75,000 pounds. This weight helps it grip the ground well when working in fields.

The tractor has a full power shift transmission with 12 forward gears and 2 reverse gears. This lets the driver choose the right speed for different jobs. The engine is liquid-cooled to keep it running smoothly, and it starts with an electric starter. Overall, the Big Bud 740 is a very large and powerful tractor, designed for big farms and tough work.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 740 hp (551.8 kW)

Transmission: Full Power Shift

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 75000 lb (34019 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Big Bud 740 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Big Bud 740 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 740 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 740 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)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Komatsu
Model
SA6 D170
Cooling Type
Liquid-Cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged Intercooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement
1413 ci (23.2 L)
Bore
6.69 in (169.9 mm)
Stroke
6.69 in (169.9 mm)
Power Output
740 hp (551.8 kW)

Transmission

Type
Full Power Shift
Forward Gears
12
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

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