BIG Tractor, Really Big

Hysyde · Nov 5, 2004

( Too bad it's got a 16V detroit in it. All that engine is, is an expensive way to burn diesel fuel. Actually, in it's day, the "double breasted Yamaha" was a good engine. Now days, it's a boat anchor. )

That's the twin blower, twin turbo V-16 Detroit isn't it?

I worked for a well driller a long time ago and he had one of those to run a big compressor. She was a screamer.

5030 · Nov 6, 2004

Probably a puker too. Never change the oil, just add......

WilliamBos · Nov 7, 2004

Hi,

I would still take the Detroit over the " ***-APART ", OOOPS I mean Cummins any day!! Who cares how much oil it uses, I dont!! Interesting fact, the whole engine/tranny is built on a metal skid, flip back the cab, and flip the hood forward, and out it all comes.

I would love to take a ride on that Beast.

May have to send them a friendly email too find out..........
Take care

Will

rambler · Nov 8, 2004

( Yeah it can till an acre a minute, but does it have a drink holder? /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif )

When Big Bud & Steiger & Versitle the other start-up 4wd companies were just beginning, other machine shops were throwing together versions of 4wd tractors as well - off the shelf axles & engines & mount up some rims & a hinge system for steering & put a big hitch on the back...

I was in one of the no-name ones some farmers/ welders put together over winter - it had a mini fridge in it, and a couch was bolted in the back of the cab for family & friends to ride along. The cab was about the size of most kitchens....

Was it Versitile that experimented with the 6 wheel drive (3 axles) for a while, but never could get even tractoin to the ground so gave up? That had potenial to be a bigger tractor, but did not have a bigger engine than the 747 when they gave up on the design...

--->Paul

WilliamBos · Nov 9, 2004

Hi,

Eight axles, 600HP called Big Roy!! It has a rear camera so you can see what behind you.

http://www.ag-museum.mb.ca/attractions/equipment/

Check out the link

Take care

Will

WilliamBos · Nov 10, 2004

ooops, eight tires, 4 axles!!!!

DmansPadge · Dec 25, 2004

Does anybody know what Big Bud cost when it was new?

rambler · Dec 30, 2004

( Does anybody know what Big Bud cost when it was new?

)

My blue book says:

Big Bud 747
1978
750 engine hp Detroit 16 cyl
6 forward, 1 reverse gears
95,000 lbs
mlsrp - $450,000

--->Paul

DmansPadge · Dec 31, 2004

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Big Bud 747
1978
750 engine hp Detroit 16 cyl
6 forward, 1 reverse gears
95,000 lbs
mlsrp - $450,000)

No dought... thats a lot of money but I actually figured it'd be more than that. Of course that was back in '78!