Overview
The Hinomoto Hotshot E230 is a Japanese-built compact utility tractor produced from 1979 to 1982. It features a Toyosha 1.3L 2-cylinder diesel engine rated at 22.7 hp paired with a 12-speed gear transmission and a two-wheel drive system. The tractor is equipped with a Category I rear hitch and a transmission-driven 540 RPM PTO on an open operator station chassis.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Configuration:
The liquid-cooled Toyosha P-126 diesel engine utilizes indirect injection and glow plug pre-heating to deliver 22.7 hp at a rated 2500 RPM.
Transmission and Speed Range:
The gear transmission is configured with four gears and three ranges, providing a total of 12 forward and 3 reverse speeds.
Hydraulic and Lift Specifications:
The open center hydraulic system operates at 1700 psi with a pump flow of 5.44 gpm, supporting a rear lift capacity of 1467 lbs at the ends.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan |
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| Manufacturer | Hinomoto |
Engine
| Engine type | Toyosha 1.3L 2-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.62x3.74 inches (92 x 95 mm) |
| Compression | 23:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 6.6 qts (6.2 L) |
| Description | Toyosha P-126 / diesel / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 77.1 ci (1.3 L) |
| Fuel system | indirect injection |
| Oil capacity | 4.2 qts (4.0 L) |
| Power | 22.7 hp (16.9 kW) |
| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears, plus reverse, in three ranges. |
|---|---|
| Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 22 qts (20.8 L) |
| Transmission type | 12-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 1700 psi (117.2 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 5.44 gpm (20.6 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 1467 lbs (665 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | transmssion |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Description | Flange rear axle |
|---|---|
| Front tread | 37.4 inches (94 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 77 inches (195 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 53.1 inches (134 cm) |
| Length | 107.9 inches (274 cm) |
| Rear tread | 39.2 to 51 inches (99 to 129 cm) |
| Weight | 1868 lbs (847 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Width | 50 inches (127 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 11.2/10-24 |
| Weight | 1868 lbs (847 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Lawn/turf front | 20x8.00-10 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 11.2/10-24 |
References
| Description | Red Book 1979 published by Implement & Tractor / E230 - E280 published in 1979, by Hinomoto |
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Variants
| 5020 | similar Allis Chalmers model |
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| 9523 | similar Simplicity model |