Overview
The Foton 254 is a four-wheel drive compact utility tractor equipped with a 1.6-liter, 2-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 24.6 hp. The mechanical configuration includes a manual steering system, drum brakes, and a choice between 6-speed or 8-speed manual transmissions with two reverse gears. Its chassis is built with a Type 0 rear hitch and a transmission-driven rear PTO capable of 540 and 720 RPM.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The Foton TY295I diesel engine provides 100.1 cubic inches of displacement and operates at a rated speed of 2300 RPM with a 12-volt, 16.7-amp charging system.
Drivetrain and Transmission:
This four-wheel drive model features a manual transmission available in 6-speed or 8-speed layouts and utilizes 6.00-12 front and 8.3-24 rear agricultural tires.
Hydraulic and Chassis Specifications:
The tractor is built with a 2.4-gallon hydraulic system capacity operating at 2103 psi and maintains a 10-inch ground clearance within a 106.6-inch total length.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Foton |
Engine
| Engine type | Foton 1.6L 2-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.134 inches (100 x 105 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 10.6 qts (10.0 L) |
| Description | Foton TY295I / diesel / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 100.1 ci (1.6 L) |
| Oil capacity | 3.7 qts (3.5 L) |
| Power | 24.6 hp (18.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse / 8 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 6-speed / 8-speed |
| Transmission type | 6-speed / 8-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Manual steering / Drum brakes |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 5.5 gal (20.8 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) |
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| Pressure | 2103 psi (145.0 bar) |
Hitch
| Rear Type | 0 |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | transmission |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/720 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 16.7 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 10 inches (25 cm) |
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| Height | 53.8 inches (136 cm) |
| Length | 106.6 inches (270 cm) |
| Width | 49.2 inches (124 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-12 |
| Rear tire | 8.3-24 |
| Ag front | 6.00-12 |
| Ag rear | 8.3-24 |
Variants
| 250 | 2WD |
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