New Big Buds to be custom built for farmers

Sue Roesler
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023

Big Equipment Co. LLC — The new Big Equipment Co. facility in Havre, Mont., has two Big Buds parked out front, one of which is the famous 747 that Ron Harmon build. Big Equipment and Rome Plow Co. plan to begin building new Big Bud tractors.

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HAVRE, Mont. – The Big Bud 16V-747, the world’s largest tractor with 1,100 horsepower, is currently parked outside the Big Equipment Co. building in Havre.

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