Overview
The Fiat 431R is a diesel-powered vineyard tractor produced between 1964 and 1965 as part of the manufacturer's series of variants. It features a 2.3L 4-cylinder engine rated at 40 horsepower, integrated into a two-wheel drive chassis with a 6-speed gear transmission.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Electrical Configuration:
The 138.5 ci liquid-cooled engine utilizes a 21.5:1 compression ratio and is supported by a 24-volt starter and a 12-volt electrical system with two batteries.
Chassis and Dimensional Profile:
Equipped with an open operator station and manual steering, this 3,350 lb tractor measures 43.25 inches in width and 113.5 inches in length.
Transmission and Power Take-Off:
The mechanical system provides six forward and two reverse gears, paired with a rear power take-off rated at 540 RPM.
Production
| Description | Orchard/Vineyard tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
Engine
| Engine type | FIAT 2.3L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.35x3.94 inches (85 x 100 mm) |
| Compression | 21.5:1 |
| Description | FIAT / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 138.5 ci (2.3 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Power | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter volts | 24 |
Transmission
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
|---|
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 51.125 inches (129 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 113.5 inches (288 cm) |
| Weight | 3,350 lbs (1519 kg) |
| Width | 43.25 inches (109 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 10-28 |
| Weight | 3,350 lbs (1519 kg) |
| Ag front | 5.00-15 |
| Ag rear | 10-28 |
Variants
| 411C | crawler |
|---|---|
| 411R | utility |
| 411RB | gasoline engine |
| 411T | tricycle |
| 421R | orchard |
| 431R | vineyard |
| 441R | four-wheel drive |
| 451C | mountain crawler |
| 481R | high-crop |