Upton
Upton 180
The Upton 180 is a standard-tread farm tractor built by Upton in Corowa, New South Wales, Australia. It features a Nissan 4.9L 4-cylinder two-stroke diesel engine producing 180 hp (134.2 kW) and uses a 21-speed transmission with 21 forward and 9 reverse gears, utilizing military-surplus gearboxes. The tractor has two-wheel drive and hydraulic pressure of 2500 psi with a total flow of 20 gpm. Dimensions include a length of 180 inches, width of 153.75 inches, height of 88 inches, and a weight of 18500 lbs. It rides on 11.00x16 front tires and 18.4x34 or 18.4x38 rear tires.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Upton 180
Power
| Engine | 180 hp (134.2 kW) |
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Tires
| Rear tire | 18.4x34 |
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| Front tire | 11.00x16 |
| Additional rear tire | 18.4x38 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
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| Cycle | Two-stroke diesel engine |
| Model | Nissan UD43 |
| Power | 180 hp (134.2 kW) |
| Torque | 458 lb-ft (621.0 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.33x5.118 inches (110 x 130 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Displacement | 302 ci (4.9 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 153.75 inches (390 cm) |
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| Height | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Length | 180 inches (457 cm) |
| Weight | 18500 lbs (8391 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 16 inches (40 cm) |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
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| Total flow | 20 gpm (75.7 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
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| Built in | Corowa, New South Wales, Australia |
| Manufacturer | Upton |
Transmission
| Gears | 21 forward and 9 reverse |
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| Notes | The Upton 180 used military-surplus gear boxes. The first gearbox offered four-forward and one-reverse speed. The second gearbox offered five-forward and one-reverse gear. This arrangement offered 21 forward and nine reverse gear combinations. The original rear gearbox was a Spicer from the LVT-4 landing craft. Later, Mack gearboxes from the M3 tank were used. |