Big 4 Tractor
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BIG 4 SPECS
Cost in 1912: $2,850 Cash FOB Factory
$3,000 Financed FOB Factory
$4000 - $4,500 Delivered
The tractor was delivered to Piute Springs near Monticello.
Model:30
Weight: 18,000 lbs.
Piston Diameter: 6 1/2 inch (6inch on 25 hp)
Engine RPM: 650
Pulley RPM:473
Belt Pulley Diameter: 24 Inch
Top Speed: 3 MPH High - 2 MPH Slow
Fuel Tank Capacity: 51 Gallons
(37 Gallons with smaller option tank)
Radiator Water Capacity: 81 Gallons
Towing Capacity: 21,090 lbs.
Drawbar Capacity: 2,750 lbs. Per small tow bar
The BIG 4 would plow 1.27 acres in 44 minutes. The tractor would use 4.79 gallons of fuel and 0.82 gallons of water.
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Cost in 1912: $2,850 Cash FOB Factory
$3,000 Financed FOB Factory
$4000 - $4,500 Delivered
The tractor was delivered to Piute Springs near Monticello.
Model:30
Weight: 18,000 lbs.
Piston Diameter: 6 1/2 inch (6inch on 25 hp)
Engine RPM: 650
Pulley RPM:473
Belt Pulley Diameter: 24 Inch
Top Speed: 3 MPH High - 2 MPH Slow
Fuel Tank Capacity: 51 Gallons
(37 Gallons with smaller option tank)
Radiator Water Capacity: 81 Gallons
Towing Capacity: 21,090 lbs.
Drawbar Capacity: 2,750 lbs. Per small tow bar
The BIG 4 would plow 1.27 acres in 44 minutes. The tractor would use 4.79 gallons of fuel and 0.82 gallons of water.
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The mechanized revolution that forever changed farming in American began in the 1850's with the development of new and exciting machines that made the back breaking work of farming easier. The BIG 4 is an important piece of this area's farming history. It was the goal of the Monticello Community Foundation and a group of dedicated tractor enthusiast to restore and maintain the Big 4 and they did. The foundation also raised funds to build a suitable home for the tractor and other antique farm equipment, which is located next to the Frontier Museum. It is showcased all year long and is still operational today. Once a year the tractor can be seen in use for the 24th of July parade.