Overview
The Foton 500 is a two-wheel drive farm tractor featuring a 3.8L four-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 49.4 hp. Its configuration includes an 8-speed transmission, a 540 RPM rear PTO, and a total weight of 6,570 lbs for the cab version.
Ideal Applications
Engine Performance Specifications:
The YZ4100TB1 diesel engine is rated at 49.4 hp at 2200 RPM and produces 143.6 lb-ft of torque at 1650 RPM.
Transmission and PTO Layout:
The mechanical system consists of a two-wheel drive configuration with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears and a 46.4 hp claimed rear PTO output.
Hitch and Physical Dimensions:
Equipped with a Category I or II rear hitch, the tractor provides 1,911 lbs of lift capacity and maintains an 86.1-inch wheelbase.
Production
| Manufacturer | Foton |
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Engine
| Engine type | 3.8L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 20.6 gal (78.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.803 inches (100 x 122 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Description | YZ4100TB1 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 233.7 ci (3.8 L) |
| Oil capacity | 10.6 qts (10.0 L) |
| Power | 49.4 hp (36.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Torque | 143.6 lb-ft (194.7 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1650 |
| PTO (claimed) | 46.4 hp (34.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 8-speed |
Mechanical
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
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Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1,911 lbs (866 kg) |
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| Rear Type | I,II |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 106.1 inches (269 cm) |
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| Length | 161.4 inches (409 cm) |
| Weight | 6,570 lbs (cab) (2980 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 86.1 inches (218 cm) |
| Width | 72.4 inches (183 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
| Weight | 6,570 lbs (2980 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 86.1 inches (218 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 14.9-28 |
Variants
| 504 | 4WD |
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