What year was the world's first monster truck built?

According to the display, BIGFOOT was the world's first monster truck in 1975.

What are the specs of the original BIGFOOT monster truck?

A 1974 F-250 (updated to a 1979), 10'6" tall, 11,000 lbs, 66x43x25 Firestone Flotation tires, 640ci V8 engine, C-6 transmission, race gas fuel, and 5-ton axles.

What engine and power does the BIGFOOT 35th Anniversary truck have?

A 565ci V8 producing 1600 hp, running on methanol with a 2-speed transmission and ZF axles.

How was the 35th Anniversary Edition truck built?

Over a 5-week span the BIGFOOT crew transformed one of the team's tube-chassis trucks from a 2008 F-250 pickup into a 1979 F-250 pickup, combining modern technology and classic styling.

What milestones has Team BIGFOOT achieved?

Visited 20 countries, amassed 25 championships, appeared in 7 Hollywood films, and accumulated over 25,000 event days.

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BIGFOOT #1 Monster Truck 35th Anniversary 1975-2010 Specs & History Display

Bigfoot monster truck 35th anniversary show information sign with sponsor logos

Show display board listing Bigfoot monster truck firsts, team history, and sponsor logos.

AI caption November 2009 · Photo 0 of 5000

This is a photograph of a display placard for BIGFOOT #1, the original monster truck, celebrating its 35th anniversary (1975-2010), photographed at an outdoor show (likely SEMA) with the BIGFOOT truck visible behind it. The sign lists Monster Truck Firsts: 1975 world's first monster truck, 1977 first at SEMA, 1979 first with rear steering, 1981 first in a movie, and 1981 first car crush. Team BIGFOOT stats include visiting 20 countries, 25 championships, 7 Hollywood films, and over 25,000 event days. Two spec panels give vital stats: the Original Monster Truck (1974 F-250 updated to 1979, 10'6" tall, 11,000 lbs, 66x43x25 Firestone Flotation tires, 640ci V8, C-6 transmission, race gas, 5-ton axles) and the 35th Anniversary Truck (10' tall, 11'9" wide, 10,000 lbs, 565ci V8, 1600 hp, 2-speed transmission, methanol fuel, ZF axles, custom nitrogen-charged shocks). Text explains the crew transformed a tube-chassis truck from a 2008 F-250 body into a 1979 F-250 pickup over five weeks. The board directs readers to BIGFOOT4X4.COM and thanks numerous sponsors including Firestone, Summit Racing, BDS, LMC Truck, ARP, MSD, Auto Meter, Wiseco, and others.

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Frequently asked questions

What year was the world's first monster truck built?: According to the display, BIGFOOT was the world's first monster truck in 1975.
What are the specs of the original BIGFOOT monster truck?: A 1974 F-250 (updated to a 1979), 10'6" tall, 11,000 lbs, 66x43x25 Firestone Flotation tires, 640ci V8 engine, C-6 transmission, race gas fuel, and 5-ton axles.
What engine and power does the BIGFOOT 35th Anniversary truck have?: A 565ci V8 producing 1600 hp, running on methanol with a 2-speed transmission and ZF axles.
How was the 35th Anniversary Edition truck built?: Over a 5-week span the BIGFOOT crew transformed one of the team's tube-chassis trucks from a 2008 F-250 pickup into a 1979 F-250 pickup, combining modern technology and classic styling.
What milestones has Team BIGFOOT achieved?: Visited 20 countries, amassed 25 championships, appeared in 7 Hollywood films, and accumulated over 25,000 event days.