Buhler 305 manual

Fo ur -W he el D ri ve T ra ct or s 305 to 535 hp[...]

The 305, 340, 375 and 400 horsepower models are all-new for 2008 and include many of the same features as the successful High Horsepower T ractor (HHT) Series. 2 Introduction e Buhler V ersatile line of fou r- wheel drives has been devel- oped to enhance the pr otability of larg e-scale agricultural operat ions. U sing only prove n components[...]

3 T able of Contents History of V ersatile 4-5 Engine 6-7 T ransmission 8-9 Axles / Drawbar 10-11 Hydraulics 14-15 Cab / Interior 16-17 Service / Maintenance 18-19 Options 20-21 Specifications 22-23 option s available to customize the t ractor for the needs of any farm. Engineered from the grou nd up u sing heavy -duty componen ts, the ful l l ine[...]

A HI ST OR Y O F S U C CE SS F our -wheel drive de mand inc reased signicantly , with V ersatile be coming one of the leaders in four-w heel drive developmen t and pr oduction. B y the late 1970’ s t he V ersat ile lineu p i ncluded tract ors ranging from 220 to 330 horsepowe r . With the 1980’ s came an expanded l ine of four- wheel drive t[...]

Buhler I ndustr ies, a Can adian-owned farm equipmen t m anufactu re r , pu r- chased the Winnipeg four-w heel drive plant from New Holland and in 2001 the V ersat ile name retur ned. B uhler V ersa tile cont inued to bu ild the 2000 Series four -wheel drive (240 to 425 horsepowe r) and lau nched the Hig h H orsepowe r T ractor Series in 2004. With[...]

6 Engine Proven Power V ersa tile t ractors h ave b een power ed by C um mins engines for nearly 40 years. Cum mins engines em ploy the lates t adv ancemen ts in diesel en g ine design and technolog y to prov ide long-term r eliabilit y . ese en g ines are tu rbocharg ed and aercooled for clean- bur ning f uel eciency . e hig h- press u[...]

7 Engine Buil t-i n Cu mmin s ® r elia bili ty mix of pr oven eld perform ance and advanced technolog y is designed to be powerful, durable and reliable. Cummins QSX15 e HHT Series (435, 585 and 535 hp) is powered by the dependable C um m ins QSX 15-lite r six -c ylinder t urbocharged engine. B uhler selected the C ummins QSX15 during the de[...]

8 T ransmission T ransmission choices Each fa rm has specic oper at in g con - diti ons and im plem en t dem and s and Buhle r V ers at ile four -w heel drive tra c- tor s oer the choice of ma nu al or powe rshi tra ns missi ons, each devel- oped to ecien t ly man age eld dema nds and en gine horsepo we r . C hoose the best t ran smi[...]

Powershift gear ranges - Models 305, 340, 375, 400 Helical cut gears generate more tooth contact for more reliable power transfer , smoother shifts, and reduced transmission noise. 9 T ransmission Qua dsh ift ge ar ran ges - All Mo del s Pow ers hif t g ear ra nge s - Mo del s 4 35, 48 5, 535 en gine speed for peak horsepo we r and tor que , or for[...]

10 Frame :: Axle :: Drawbar Frame construction e frame is ma nufactu red from thick hig h-grade st eel plate to ensur e struc- tur al integrity even unde r ext re me conditions. e main bearing at the articulat ion point is la rg er th an pr ior models to enhance reliabil ity . e drawbar pul l p oint on B uhler V ersatile four -wheel driv e[...]

11 Frame :: Axle :: Drawbar e planeta r y axles remain on the tract or du ring routine mainte nance, limiting down ti me. Daily ins pections are easy wit h a quick vis ual check of the axle oil le vel indicato rs. e g ears can also be re ve rsed to extend t he wear life. Fuel capacity and weight distribution T wo f uel tanks provide a tot al [...]

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Electro-hydraulics are available and feature fingertip controls to manage the raise, lower , float and neutral functions. Each remote has a convenient thumb wheel for precise flow settings and programmable timed self- centering detents. 14 Hydraulics Moder n impleme nt s require more hydra ulic ca pacit y to operate ecient ly and the hydra ul[...]

15 Hydraulics Option al ele ct ro -h ydraulics are ergo - nomically designe d for both c omfo rt and conve nience. Fin g er -t ip contr ols man ag e the hydra ulic function s and hydra ulic ow is increased or de cr ease d by rot ar y th umb wheels. e tot al hydra ulic ow in the mod- els 305, 340, 375 and 400 is 50 GPM (190 L/min) and an op[...]

e cab h as been desig ned to meet t he dema nds of evolving farmin g tr ends. e access steps are recessed in the fuel tank and handrails and do or handle are funct ional a nd easy t o r each. e wider cab oers excellent 360º visibil- ity for eldwork and maneu vering large modern im plemen ts, and the re is a clear sig h tline to the [...]

CAB FEA TURES Standard Deluxe Next generation cab with new right swing door and 8" wider interior • • Air -ride suspension swivel seat with full control • N/A Heated, semi-active suspension seat N/A • T raining seat Opt • Manual climate control • N/A Electronic automatic climate control N/A • Monitor mounting bracket with power O[...]

18 Service :: Maintenance ere are ne ver enough hours in the day and ever y minut e count s. at’ s why all Buhler V ersa tile tracto rs are desig ned with easy ser viceabil ity in m ind. Rou- tine se r vice can extend the life of your tract or , minimize down ti me and lower your oper ati ng costs. Daily main ten ance is made eortless wi[...]

19 Service :: Maintenance [1] A side-rail mounted toolbox is available on all models. [2] The fuse panel, with clearly labeled pro- tected circuits, is located at eye level inside the cab on the C-pillar . [3] The heavy-duty pivot-joint is accessible for easy inspection and service. [4] The front grille swings out to provide easy access to hydrauli[...]

Buhler V ersatile tr actors are well- equippe d with the standar d features most- requested by f ar mers. Addition al option s are available to customize the t ractor for the requireme nt s of your far m. 3-Point Hitch Models 305, 340, 375 and 400 are av ailable with a C ategor y III/I VN 3-poin t h itch. e hitch, capable of liing 13,000 lbs [...]

21 Options OPTIONS 305, 340, 375, 400 435, 485, 535 PTO, 1000 RPM multi-disc wet clutch, electro-hydraulic Opt Opt 3-point hitch, 13,000 lbs (5,897 kg) SAE lift capacity Opt N/A Quick hitch attachment Opt N/A Implement status switch kit, (TPM only)* Opt N/A Implement status switch harness extension kit (TPM only) Opt N/A ¾" coupler kit with ?[...]

22 Specifications MODEL 305 340 375 400 Engine T ype of engine Aspiration Displacement Horsepower Power bulge Peak horsepower T orque rise Peak torque Cummins QSM11 T urbocharged & air -to-air aftercooled 11-liter 305 hp (224 kw) 7% at 1800 RPM 330 hp (246 kw) 35% at 1400 RPM 1050 lb-ft Cummins QSM11 T urbocharged & air -to-air aftercooled[...]

MODEL 435 485 535 Engine T ype of engine Aspiration Displacement Horsepower Power bulge Peak horsepower T orque rise Peak torque Cummins QSX15 T urbocharged & air -to-air aftercooled 15-liter 435 hp (324 kw) 7% at 1800 RPM 470 hp (345 kw) 35% at 1400 RPM 1475 lb-ft Cummins QSX15 T urbocharged & air -to-air aftercooled 15-liter 485 hp (362 k[...]

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