Overview
The East Wind DF254 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced by Dongfeng, featuring a 1.5L three-cylinder diesel engine rated at 24 horsepower. This model is equipped with an 8-speed transmission, hydraulic power steering, and a live rear PTO with dual 540/1000 RPM speeds. The machine configuration includes a Category I rear hitch with a 933-pound lift capacity and a wheelbase of 66.9 inches.
Ideal Applications
Engine Specifications and Cooling:
The liquid-cooled Y385T diesel engine operates at a rated 2400 RPM with a 22:1 compression ratio and holds 10.6 quarts of coolant and 6.6 gallons of fuel.
Drivetrain and Mechanical Layout:
This tractor utilizes a four-wheel drive system with an 8-speed transmission providing high and low ranges, paired with disc brakes and hydraulic power steering.
Rear Hitch and PTO Capabilities:
The rear Category I hitch is rated to lift 933 pounds at 24 inches, supported by a live rear PTO with a two-stage clutch and dual-speed operation.
Production
| Manufacturer | East Wind (a part of Dongfeng) |
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Engine
| Engine type | 1.5L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 6.6 gal (25.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.346x3.543 inches (85 x 90 mm) |
| Compression | 22:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 10.6 qts (10.0 L) |
| Description | Y385T / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 93.5 ci (1.5 L) |
| Oil capacity | 6.34 qts (6.0 L) |
| Power | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
Transmission
| Description | 4/1 transmission with high and low ranges. |
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| Gears | 8 forward and reverse / 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 21.1 qts (20.0 L) |
| Transmission type | 8-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Disc brakes |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydraulic power |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 933 lbs (423 kg) |
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| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | live (2-stage clutch) |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 11.8 inches (29 cm) |
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| Height | 61.2 inches (steering wheel) (155 cm) |
| Length | 128.7 inches (326 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 66.9 inches (169 cm) |
| Width | 61.7 inches (156 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-12 |
| Rear tire | 8.3-24 |
| Wheelbase | 66.9 inches (169 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-12 |
| Ag rear | 8.3-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 7.5x12 / 8.5x12 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 11.2x20 / 14x17.5 |