Knudson
Knudson 310
The Knudson 310 is a four-wheel drive (4WD) tractor produced from 1974 to 1978 by Knudson in Crosby, North Dakota, USA. It features a powerful Cummins 14.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine delivering 310 hp, paired with a 12-speed Spicer-Dana 1262 gear transmission with a Rockwell T-228 two-speed transfer case. The tractor includes advanced mechanical features such as planetary final drives, power four-wheel steering, and a cab with standard air-conditioning. It has a large fuel tank capacity of 235 gallons and an open center hydraulic system with 3 rear valves. The tractor rides on 23.1-26 tires front and rear, with a wheelbase of 144 inches and a maximum weight of 24,000 lbs.
Power310 hp
Founded1974 - 1978
Model310
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Knudson 310
Power
| Engine power | 310 hp (231.2 kW) |
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Tires
| Rear tire | 23.1-26 |
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| Front tire | 23.1-26 |
Engine
| Type | turbocharged diesel |
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| Model | Cummins NT-855-310 |
| Power | 310 hp (231.2 kW) |
| Torque | 852 lb-ft (1155.3 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 235 gal (889.5 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches (140 x 152 mm) |
| Displacement | 855 ci (14.0 L) |
| Oil capacity | 42 qts (39.7 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 52 qts (49.2 L) |
Variants
| 310H | hillside self-leveling |
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Dimensions
| Width | 174 inches (441 cm) |
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| Height | 136 inches (345 cm) |
| Length | 262 inches (665 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 144 inches (365 cm) |
| Max weight | 24000 lbs (10886 kg) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 75 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Rear valves | 3 |
Mechanical
| Cab | standard with air-conditioning |
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| Drive | 4x4 4WD |
| Final drives | planetary |
| Power four-wheel steering | yes |
Production
| Type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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| Built in | Crosby, North Dakota, USA |
| Years made | 1974 - 1978 |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
| Model | Spicer-Dana 1262 |
| Clutch | 394mm cerametallic discs |
| Additional info | 1262 transmission with Rockwell T-228 two-speed transfer case |