Overview
The TAFE 4500 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor manufactured in India, featuring a 2.3L 4-cylinder diesel engine rated at 43 hp. This model is equipped with a 12-speed synchromesh transmission providing 12 forward and 6 reverse gears, alongside a rear lift capacity of 2,094 lbs. It includes an independent rear PTO with 540/750/1000 speed settings and hydrostatic power steering.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The 2.3L liquid-cooled vertical diesel engine produces 43 hp at 2600 RPM and provides a claimed PTO output of 39 hp.
Transmission and Drivetrain Layout:
This 4WD tractor utilizes a synchromesh transmission with 12 forward and 6 reverse gears paired with independent wet disc brakes.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The unit features a Type I rear hitch with 2,094 lbs of lift capacity and a hydraulic system delivering 8.2 gpm of flow at 2776 psi.
Production
| Description | Built in India |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TAFE |
Engine
| Engine type | 2.3L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 10.5 gal (39.7 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.465x3.74 inches (88 x 95 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 2.8 qts (2.6 L) |
| Description | S4QS / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical |
| Displacement | 141 ci (2.3 L) |
| Oil capacity | 4.8 qts (4.5 L) |
| Power | 43 hp (32.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| PTO (claimed) | 39 hp (29.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and 6 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | synchromesh |
| Transmission type | 12-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Independent wet disc brakes |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2776 psi (191.4 bar) |
|---|---|
| Total flow | 8.2 gpm (31.0 lpm) |
| Valves | 2 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 2,094 lbs (949 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/750/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Charging amps | 50 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 13.39 inches (34 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Length | 122.4 inches (310 cm) |
| Weight | 2,954 lbs (1339 kg) |
| Width | 65.98 inches (167 cm) |
| Front tire | 8.0-16 |
| Rear tire | 12.4-24 |
| Weight | 2,954 lbs (1339 kg) |
| Ag front | 8.0-16 |
| Ag rear | 12.4-24 |