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