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Tractor · 1977Unverified

Versatile 1080 Big Roy

Name: Versatile 1080 Big Roy
Brand: Versatile

Versatile 1080 Big Roy — Experimental tractor · 600 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Versatile 1080 Big Roy is a tractor with a rated output of 600 hp, positioning it within the higher-powered segment of its class. It was manufactured in 1977. The tractor features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a 6-speed gearbox, and its listed weight ranges from 54450 to 57580 pounds. It is designed for use in areas covering approximately 1,500 acres and more.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

600 hp

Weight

54450 to 57580 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

38 rows

Recorded power

600 hp

Recorded weight

24698 kg

Transmissions

6-speed gear

Production years

1977-1977

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerVersatileReference

Experimental tractorReference

Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaReference

Total built1Reference

The Versatile 1080 "Big Roy" was a prototype. The 26-ton tractor featured a four-axle 8x8 drive, and a 19-liter Cummins KTA 1150-600 diesel generating 600 horsepower. A camera system with in-cab monitors was used for the operator. The tractor is now at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum.Reference

Drive8x8 8WDReference

Cab standard.Reference

Engine

Cummins 18.8L 6-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank2081.8 LReference

Engine447.4 kWReference

Cummins KTA1150-600Reference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement18.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke159 x 159 mmReference

Power447.4 kWReference

Rated RPM2100Reference

Starter volts24Reference

Coolant capacity80.4 LReference

Transmission

6-speed gearReference

TypegearReference

Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase676 cmReference

Weight54450 to 57580 poundsReference

Front tire30.5-32Reference

Rear tire30.5-32Reference

Ag front30.5-32Reference

Ag rear30.5-32Reference

Length929 cmReference

Height335 cmReference

Shipping weight24698 kgReference

Operating weight26118 kgReference

Links

Big Roy: Information from the Manitoba Agricultural MuseumReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA900Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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