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Compare technical specifications, horsepower ratings, hydraulic capacities, and dimensions across all tractor models.
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Direct technical match-up between flagship models
960 HP
VS
+29.7%
ARCHIVE SPEC4WD
740HP
740Archived Specification Record
Quick Takeaways:⚡ Rated Power: Big Bud 16V-747 (+220.0 HP / +29.7%)🛢️ Displacement: Big Bud 16V-747 (+0.9 L)
Model overview
2 selected
Engine and power
Rated horsepower
960 HP+220.0 HP
740 HP
PTO horsepower
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Engine displacement
24.1 L+0.9 L
23.2 L
Cylinders
16 cylinders
6 cylinders
Fuel type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission and drive
Drive system
4WD
4WD
Transmission type
Power shift (6F/1R)
Full power shift (12F/2R)
Forward / reverse gears
6 fwd / 1 rev
12 fwd / 2 rev
Weight and capacities
Operating weight
43,092 kg+9,072 kg
34,020 kg
Hydraulic total flow
65 GPM★ Leader
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ASABE Field Implement Capacity Matchup
Max Subsoiler (12" depth)
24 Shanks+6 Shanks
18 Shanks
Max Disk Harrow (8 mph)
62 ft (19 m)+14 ft
48 ft (15 m)
Max Air Seeder (5.5 mph)
124 ft (38 m)+30 ft
94 ft (29 m)
Target Ballast & Balance
Heavy-draft standard (30/70 for 2WD, 40/60 for MFWD, 55/45 for 4WD)
115,200 lbs
55% Front / 45% Rear
88,800 lbs
55% Front / 45% Rear
Est. Fuel Burn (75% Load)
34.6 gal/h (131 L/h)
26.6 gal/h (100.7 L/h)
Provenance and serial decoders
Production years
1978
1987–1990
Assembly factory
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