Dongfeng DF-500

The Dongfeng DF-500 is a farm tractor manufactured by Dongfeng in Changzhou, Jiangsu, China. It features a 4.3L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 55 hp (41.0 kW) at 2300 RPM. The tractor has a 12-speed transmission with 12 forward and 3 reverse gears and is two-wheel drive with hydraulic power steering and wet disc brakes. The rear tractor hitch is type II with a rear lift capacity of 2,474 lbs (1122 kg) at 24" (610 mm). The rear PTO operates at 540/1000 RPM. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 41.7 inches (105 cm), length of 153.1 inches (388 cm), width of 72 inches (182 cm), height of 96.1 inches (244 cm), and a weight of 4,895 lbs (2220 kg). The ground clearance is 17.7 inches (44 cm). The front tires are 6.00-16 and the rear tires are 13.6-28. A variant DF-504 is available with 4WD.