“BACK TO THE BASICS” – Williams Brothers
The first new Big Bud tractor in 40 years, the Big Bud 700 was unveiled to an enthusiastic crowd at the March 2023 CON/AGG show in Las Vegas. On exhibit stood the prototype of the new Big Bud 700, a brand-new tractor with the familiar white paint job with red stripes. The 700 is geared to both the AG and construction industries.
Throughout the agricultural industry there has been an increased demand for tractors with components and parts that are accessible to individuals, rather than limited availability/access through manufacturers and dealerships. Harmon is proud that he is building a tractor that will be completely owned by the farmer/buyer – and can be serviced, repaired, or upgraded themselves, or with the help of any mechanic they choose.
The new 2023 740 Big Bud will now house all Caterpillar drive components to include a 1.5-inch-thick frame with an approximate weight of 70,000 pounds, a rugged drive train with a CAT TA22 HD 18-speed power shift transmission with a capable horsepower range between 640-750HP and the LARGEST axles ever built - CAT 988 HD axles. There will be various wheel/tire options, including Titan LSW 1100/45R 46 tires or LSW710/65R46 tires.
The new Big Bud will fill a void that currently exists in the industry.
First Gear has once again produced another high quality replica for Big Bud Brothers out of Montana. This real-life 700 Model gained fame during the release and showing at the Las Vegas Show. This 1/64 model will be highly sought after as the 700 is changing the landsacape in the production of the 4WD's in the USA. Read below the press release regarding the real-life Big Bud 700 at Las Vegas.
The first new Big Bud tractor in 40 years received a lot of buzz from farmers, other equipment dealers, and some of the more than 139,000 visitors at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 in March. The huge construction show is held every three years.
In the exhibit area at the show stood a prototype of the new Big Bud 700, a brand-new tractor with a gleaming white paint job with red stripes geared to both the ag and construction industries.
“I’m really proud of what we have done here with the new Big Bud,” said Ron Harmon, owner of Big Equipment Co. in Havre, Mont. Harmon hauled the prototype of the Big Bud 700 down to the show, unveiling the tractor along with Rome Plow Co. of Cedartown, Ga., their partner. “The big story of the day about the new Big Bud is the customer will have full accessibility to all major drive components and they are not prevented from fixing the tractor or working on replacing parts on the unit.”
Harmon is proud that he is building a tractor that will be completely owned by the farmer/buyer – and the farmer can service, repair, or upgrade the tractor themselves, or with the help of any mechanic they choose.
The Big Bud 700 has a 1.5-inch-thick frame and a rugged drive train with a CAT TA22 18-speed engine at 640 horsepower, heavy duty power shift transmission, LSW710/65R46 tires or other tire options, and CAT 988 HD axles.