The Hitachi TZ280 is a 4WD farm tractor built in Japan by Hitachi. It features a 1.5L liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 27.6 hp (20.6 kW) at 2600 RPM. The tractor has a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It weighs 2,458.6 lbs (1115 kg) and measures 113.8 inches (289 cm) in length and 77.9 inches (197 cm) in height. The fuel tank capacity is 7.4 gallons (28.0 L). The tractor rides on 7-14 front tires and 11.2-24 rear tires, with a ground clearance of 13.8 inches (35 cm).