Overview
The Hinomoto C144 is a Japanese-built 4WD compact utility tractor produced between 1980 and 1985. It is powered by a 0.9L Toyosha three-cylinder diesel engine rated at 17 gross horsepower and features a 6-speed gear transmission. The machine is equipped with a Category I rear hitch and weighs 1,473 lbs in its standard configuration.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Drive System:
The C144 utilizes a four-wheel drive system paired with a 6-speed gear transmission and a 17 hp liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 2500 RPM.
Chassis and Physical Dimensions:
This model features a 50.8-inch wheelbase and a width of 40.8 inches, with an open operator station and mechanical drum brakes.
Power Take-Off and Hitch Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a 540 RPM transmission-driven rear PTO, a pulley-type mid-PTO, and a Category I rear hitch with position control.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hinomoto |
Engine
| Engine type | Toyosha 0.9L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 3.7 gal (14.0 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.76x2.95 inches (70 x 75 mm) |
| Compression | 23:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 3.2 qts (3.0 L) |
| Description | Toyosha CS86 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 52.8 ci (0.9 L) |
| Oil capacity | 2.3 qts (2.2 L) |
| Power (gross) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 18 qts (17.0 L) |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering / Mechanical drum brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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Hitch
| Control | position control |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 571@2500 |
| Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Charging amps | 13 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 9.7 inches (24 cm) |
|---|---|
| Front tread | 34.8 inches (88 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 47.2 inches (119 cm) |
| Length | 82.7 inches (210 cm) |
| Operating weight | 1473 lbs (668 kg) |
| Rear tread | 32.9/38 inches (83/96 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 50.8 inches (129 cm) |
| Width | 40.8 inches (103 cm) |
| Front tire | 5-12 |
| Rear tire | 8-16 |
| Weight | 1473 lbs (668 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 50.8 inches (129 cm) |
| Lawn/turf front | 20.5x8.00-10 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 29x12.00-15 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16 |
References
| Description | C142/C144 published in 1983, by Hinomoto |
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Speeds
| Description | With 8-16 rear tires. |
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Variants
| C142 | 2WD |
|---|---|
| C144 | 4WD |