Head to head · Utility

Big Bud 360/30 vs Ford 976

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Big BudModel A

Big Bud 360/30

Utility

power
360 hp
displacement
855 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
6
Full 360/30 specs
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FordModel B

Ford 976

Agricultural

power
360 hp
displacement
855 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 976 specs
Big BudBig Bud 360/30
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FordFord 976

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
360/30360 hp
976360 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

360/30 is in the 98th percentile; 976 is in the 98th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
360/30855 ci
976855 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

360/30 is in the 98th percentile; 976 is in the 98th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
360/306
9766
Median Utility Tractor4

360/30 is in the 93rd percentile; 976 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 976 higher · +6 (+100%)
360/306
97612
Median Utility Tractor12

360/30 is in the 11th percentile; 976 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

360/30 (A)976 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud 360/30Ford 976Difference
ManufacturerBig BudFord—
Model360/30976—
CategoryUtilityAgricultural—

Engine

SpecBig Bud 360/30Ford 976Difference
ManufacturerCumminsCumminsSame
Model855-C-360NTA-855-A360—
Power Output360hp360hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement855ci855ciSame
Bore5.5in5.5inSame
Stroke6in6inSame

Transmission

SpecBig Bud 360/30Ford 976Difference
TypePower ShiftFull Power Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud 360/30Ford 976Difference
Length268in260in▲ 360/30+8 in · +3%
Width120inNot recorded—
Height156in125in▲ 360/30+31 in · +25%
Operating Weight39,000lb21,100lb▲ 360/30+17,900 lb · +85%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud 360/30Ford 976Difference
System TypeClosed Center Load SensingNot recorded—
Steering TypeArticulated PowerNot recorded—

Tread Width

SpecBig Bud 360/30Ford 976Difference
Front Tread Width24.5inNot recorded—
Rear Tread24.5inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud 360/30Ford 976Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIVN/III—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud 360/30Ford 976Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeArticulated PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud 360/30Ford 976Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBig Bud 360/30Ford 976Difference
CoolantNot recorded15.9gal—

Operator Station

SpecBig Bud 360/30Ford 976Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 98th percentile (360 hp)B · 98th percentile (360 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 98th percentile (855 ci)B · 98th percentile (855 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 98th percentile (39,000 lb)B · 95th percentile (21,100 lb)
A · 360/30B · 976Median Utility Tractor
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