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Montana Farm Revives 1977 Big Bud Tractor
Montana farm restores 1977 Big Bud tractor for wheat harvest.
In brief
Montana farm restores 1977 Big Bud tractor for wheat harvest. Welker Farms in Montana revived a 1977 Big Bud KT-450 tractor to harvest 10,000 acres of wheat. Originally reported by The Drive.
Quick answers
- Why Big Bud 700?
- The Big Bud 700 helps Welker Farms with soil compaction and easy repairs during wheat harvest.
- What is the key takeaway from Montana Farm Revives 1977 Big Bud Tractor?
- Welker Farms in Montana revived a 1977 Big Bud KT-450 tractor to harvest 10,000 acres of wheat.
Welker Farms Restores 1977 Big Bud
Welker Farms in Montana restored a 1977 Big Bud KT-450 to become a custom Big Bud 700 for wheat harvest.
Big Bud 700 Specs
The Big Bud 700 weighs 52,000 pounds with a 700-horsepower Cummins KTTA engine and Allison 6000 Series transmission.
Custom Work Required
The Big Bud 700 needed custom Wold wheels and Titan 1400 LSW tires to fit its massive size.
Restoration Cost
Welker Farms spent $114,700 and sponsors contributed $104,900 to restore the Big Bud 700 in seven months.
Why Big Bud 700?
The Big Bud 700 helps Welker Farms with soil compaction and easy repairs during wheat harvest.
The big picture
Welker Farms in Montana revived a 1977 Big Bud KT-450 tractor to harvest 10,000 acres of wheat.
