Mitsubishi R2500 Specs ( 1970-1975 )
Overview
The Mitsubishi R2500 is a compact utility farm tractor produced from 1970 to 1975, powered by a 25 hp 1.2L 2-cylinder diesel engine. The tractor features a 6-speed manual transmission and a two-wheel drive chassis equipped with a Category I rear hitch. It was available in a standard configuration and a high clearance R2500HC variant.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a Mitsubishi 2DR 72.7 ci liquid-cooled diesel engine that produces 25 hp and utilizes a 12-volt negative ground electrical starter system.
Transmission and Drivetrain Layout:
The mechanical system features a 210mm dry disc clutch and 6-speed transmission providing six forward and two reverse gears, paired with mechanical drum brakes and a rear differential lock.
Hitch and Physical Dimensions:
The R2500 utilizes a Category I rear hitch with a 1750-pound lift capacity and offers a high clearance variant with ground clearance measurements reaching 19.3 inches.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
Engine
| Engine type | Mitsubishi 1.2L 2-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.46x3.86 inches (88 x 98 mm) |
| Description | Mitsubishi 2DR / diesel / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 72.7 ci (1.2 L) |
| Power | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | 210mm dry disc |
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| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 6-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Mechanical drum brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | spur gear |
Hitch
| Control | position control with optional draft control |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 1750 lbs (793 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Clutch | 544:2400 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 42 to 58 inches (106 to 147 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 16.2 inches (41 cm) |
| HC Ground clearance | 19.3 inches (49 cm) |
| HC Length | 94.2 inches (239 cm) |
| HC Weight | 2050 lbs (929 kg) |
| Length | 92.1 inches (233 cm) |
| Rear tread | 38 to 59 inches (96 to 149 cm) |
| Weight | 1940 lbs (879 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 58.7 inches (149 cm) |
| Width | 59.9 inches (152 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 9.5/9-24 |
| Weight | 1940 to 2050 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 58.7 inches (149 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.00-15 |
| Ag rear | 9.5/9-24 |
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 11.2/1-24. Rear: |
Mitsubishi R2500 Height
| Exhaust | 68 inches (172 cm) |
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| HC Exhaust | 71.1 inches (180 cm) |
| HC Steering wheel | 56.6 inches (143 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 53.5 inches (135 cm) |
References
| Description | Farm Tractor R2500 published in 1969, by Mitsubishi |
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Variants
| R2500HC | high clearance |
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