Big Bud

Big Bud 400/20

The Big Bud 400/20 is a four-wheel drive (4WD) farm tractor produced by Big Bud from 1979 to 1981. It features a Detroit Diesel 12.1L 8-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 400 hp (298.3 kW). The tractor has a 12-speed gear transmission (Fuller Roadranger RT 12513) with 12 forward and 2 reverse gears. It is built with planetary final drives, articulated power steering, pneumatic drum brakes, and a Cruiser Cab with air-conditioning. The hydraulics system is a closed center load sensing type with 4 valves, 36 gpm pump flow, and 35 gpm steering flow. Dimensions include a 150 inch wheelbase, 267.6 inch length, 120 inch width, and a shipping weight of 40000 lbs. Tires are available in sizes 24.5-32 and 30.5-32 for both front and rear. Electrical system features a negative ground, alternator charging system with 75 amps, and a 12 volt battery. The original price was $109,000 in 1978. The 400/20 variant uses a gear shift transmission, while the related 400/30 variant uses a power shift transmission.
Power400 hp
Founded1979 - 1981
Model400/20

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Big Bud 400/20

Power
Engine power400 hp (298.3 kW)
Tires
Ag rear24.5-32, 30.5-32
Ag front24.5-32, 30.5-32
Engine
Typeturbocharged diesel
ModelDetroit Diesel 8V-92T
Power400 hp (298.3 kW)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders8-cylinder
Fuel tank550 gal (2081.8 L)
Rated RPM2100
Bore/Stroke4.84x5.00 inches (123 x 127 mm)
Compression19:1
Displacement736 ci (12.1 L)
Starter volts24
Variants
400/20gear shift
400/30power shift
Dimensions
Width120 inches (304 cm)
Length267.6 inches (679 cm)
Wheelbase150 inches (381 cm)
Max weight50000 lbs (22680 kg)
Height (cab)144.5 inches (367 cm)
Shipping weight40000 lbs (18144 kg)
Ground clearance14.5 inches (36 cm)
Height (exhaust)156 inches (396 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps75
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center load sensing
Valves4
Pump flow36 gpm (136.3 lpm)
Steering flow35 gpm (132.5 lpm)
Mechanical
CabCruiser Cab standard with air-conditioning
DriveFour-wheel drive
BrakesPneumatic drum brakes
SteeringArticulated power steering
Final drivesplanetary
Production
TypeFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Series3 Series
Built inHavre, Montana, USA
Original price$109,000 in 1978
Years produced1979 - 1981
Transmission
Typegear
Gears12 forward and 2 reverse
ModelFuller Roadranger RT 12513