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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
40 HP
VS
+1750.0%
ARCHIVE SPEC4WD
740HP
740Archived Specification Record
Quick Takeaways:⚡ Rated Power: Big Bud 740 (+700.0 HP / +1750.0%)🛢️ Displacement: Big Bud 740 (+20.5 L)
Model overview
2 selected
Engine and power
Rated horsepower
40 HP
740 HP+700.0 HP
PTO horsepower
35 HP★ Leader
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Engine displacement
2.7 L
23.2 L+20.5 L
Cylinders
4 cylinders
6 cylinders
Fuel type
Gasoline
Diesel
Transmission and drive
Drive system
2WD
4WD
Transmission type
Unsynchronized gear (10F/2R)
Full power shift (12F/2R)
Forward / reverse gears
10 fwd / 2 rev
12 fwd / 2 rev
Weight and capacities
Operating weight
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34,020 kg
Hydraulic total flow
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ASABE Field Implement Capacity Matchup
Max Subsoiler (12" depth)
1 Shanks
18 Shanks+17 Shanks
Max Disk Harrow (8 mph)
6 ft (2 m)
48 ft (15 m)+42 ft
Max Air Seeder (5.5 mph)
15 ft (5 m)
94 ft (29 m)+79 ft
Target Ballast & Balance
Heavy-draft standard (30/70 for 2WD, 40/60 for MFWD, 55/45 for 4WD)
5,800 lbs
30% Front / 70% Rear
88,800 lbs
55% Front / 45% Rear
Est. Fuel Burn (75% Load)
1.4 gal/h (5.3 L/h)
26.6 gal/h (100.7 L/h)
Provenance and serial decoders
Production years
1956–1961
1987–1990
Assembly factory
Hopkins / Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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