Taishan-America 12 Specs ( 1983-1985 )
Overview
The Taishan-America 12 is a two-wheel drive farm tractor manufactured between 1983 and 1985 in Tsinan, Shandong, China. It is equipped with a 0.8L single-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 12 hp and a 6-speed gear transmission.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Electrical Configuration:
The tractor features a 1-cylinder diesel engine with an electric starter and a 6-volt generator charging system, producing 12 hp at 2000 rated RPM.
Dimensions and Chassis Specifications:
This model is built with a 51.2-inch wheelbase and manual steering, maintaining a shipping weight of 1731 lbs and a maximum operating weight of 2183 lbs.
Transmission and Hitch Capabilities:
Equipped with a Category I rear hitch capable of lifting 662 lbs, the mechanical system utilizes a dry disc clutch and a transmission providing 6 forward and 1 reverse gear.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Tsinan, Shandong, China / Original price was $3,950 in 1983 |
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| Manufacturer | Taishan-America |
Engine
| Engine type | 0.8L 1-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 3.7 gal (14.0 L) |
| Description | 195 / diesel / 1-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 49.7 ci (0.8 L) |
| Power | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 6 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Mechanical drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 662 lbs (300 kg) |
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| Rear Type | I |
Electrical
| Charging system | generator |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 35.4 inches (89 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 9.6 inches (24 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 48.8 inches (123 cm) |
| Length | 94.1 inches (239 cm) |
| Operating weight | 2183 lbs (990 kg) |
| Rear tread | 37.8 inches (96 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 1731 lbs (785 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 51.2 inches (130 cm) |
| Width | 45.7 inches (116 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.00-12 |
| Rear tire | 7.50-16 |
| Weight | 1731 to 2183 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 51.2 inches (130 cm) |
| Ag front | 4.00-12 |
| Ag rear | 7.50-16 |
References
| Description | Taishan-12 published in 1983, by Orange Coast Imports |
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