Knudson
Knudson 360
The Knudson 360 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 360 hp. The tractor includes a 12-speed gear transmission with a Rockwell T-228 two-speed transfer case, planetary final drives, and power four-wheel steering. It has a standard cab with air-conditioning and an open center hydraulic system with 3 rear valves. The 360 model has a wheelbase of 144 inches, weighs 28000 lbs, and uses 23.1-26 tires front and rear. A hillside self-leveling variant called the 360H was also available.
Power360 hp
Founded1974 - 1978
Model360
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Knudson 360
Power
| Engine power | 360 hp (268.5 kW) |
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Tires
| Ag rear | 23.1-26 |
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| Ag front | 23.1-26 |
| Rear tire | 23.1-26 |
| Front tire | 23.1-26 |
Engine
| Type | turbocharged diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Cummins NT-855-360 |
| Power | 360 hp (268.5 kW) |
| Torque | 990 lb-ft (1342.4 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 540 gal (2043.9 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
| 360H | 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) |
| Weight | 28000 lbs (12700 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 144 inches (365 cm) |
| Max weight | 35000 lbs (15876 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 produced | 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 |