Engine

The engine is a standard OE 138 diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled with a displacement of 137.9ci / 2.3L and bore/stroke of 3.31x4.00inches / 84x 102 mm. It has a power output of 36.3hp / 27.1kW and a compression ratio of 21.5:1. The engine is rated at 2000 rpm and has a starter voltage of 12. The oil capacity is 7.2qts / 6.8L and the coolant capacity is 10.6qts / 10.0L.


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Transmission

The transmission has four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I, II, and III) plus reverse range. Fourth gear is the same speed on all the forward ranges. It has a dry disc clutch and a total of 10 forward and 3 reverse gears. The engine output is 36.3hp / 27.1kW.

Brakes

The brakes are disc brakes. The tractor has a standard OE 138 diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a displacement of 137.9ci / 2.3L and bore/stroke of 3.31x4.00inches / 84x 102 mm. It has a power output of 36.3hp / 27.1kW and a compression ratio of 21.5:1. The engine is rated at 2000 rpm and has a starter voltage of 12. The oil capacity is 7.2qts / 6.8L and the coolant capacity is 10.6qts / 10.0L.



Steering

The steering is manual and the tractor has a standard 2.3L 4-cylinder diesel engine. The engine has a power output of 36.3hp / 27.1kW and a compression ratio of 21.5:1. It is rated at 2000 rpm and has a starter voltage of 12. The oil capacity is 7.2qts / 6.8L and the coolant capacity is 10.6qts / 10.0L.


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Common Problems

Users have reported issues with the tractor's chassis, which is a 4x2 2WD. Some users have also complained about the manual steering. The disc brakes have also been reported to have issues. The cab is an open operator station and some users have reported discomfort during long hours of operation. The transmission, which is a 10-speed, has also been reported to have issues.

What Users Like

Users appreciate the tractor's ag front tires, which are 11-28 in size. The ag rear tires come in three sizes: 10-28, 9-36, and 10-36. Users have also reported that the tractor is easy to operate and maintain. The tractor's engine has also been praised for its power output and fuel efficiency. The hydraulics have also been reported to be smooth and responsive.

Techincal Specifications

Power

Engine36.3hp / 27.1kW

Engine Detail

DescriptionStandard OE 138 diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement137.9ci / 2.3L
Bore/stroke3.31x4.00inches / 84x 102 mm
Power36.3hp / 27.1kW
Compression21.5:1
Rated Rpm2000
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity7.2qts / 6.8L
Coolant Capacity10.6qts / 10.0L

Engine

DescriptionStandard 2.3L 4-cyl diesel

Transmission

Gears10 forward and 3 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Oil Capacity32.8qts / 31.0L
DescriptionFour gears (1-4) in three ranges (I, II, and III) plus reverse range. Fourth gear is the same speed on all the forward ranges.

Mechanical

Chassis4x2 2WD
Steeringmanual
Brakesdisc
CabOpen operator station
Transmission10-speed

Tires

Ag Front11-28
Ag Rear10-28/9-36/10-36

Dimensions

Wheelbase74.1inches / 188cm
Length132.7inches / 337cm
Width60inches / 152cm *Minimum
Height (steering Wheel)61.8inches / 156cm
Weight3836lbs / 1740kg
Ground Clearance14.2inches / 36cm
Front Tread50 to 69.7inches / 127to 177 cm
Rear Tread48.8 to 76.8inches / 123to 195 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase74.1inches / 188cm
Weight3836lbs / 1740kg
Front Tire5.50-16
Rear Tire10-28

Capacity

Fuel16.4gal / 62.1L
Hydraulic System2.6gal / 9.8L

Hydraulics

Typeopen center
Capacity2.6gal / 9.8L

Tractor Hitch

Rear TypeII

Electrical

Groundpositive
Battery Volts12
Battery Ah95

Speeds

DescriptionWith 10-28 rear tires

Power Take Off Pto

Rear Rpm540/1000 (1.375)
Engine Rpm540@1850