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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Detailed specifications and technical data for Upton 180
Power
Engine:180 hp (134.2 kW)
Tires
Rear tire:18.4x34
Front tire:11.00x16
Additional rear tire:18.4x38
Engine
Type:diesel
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)
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)
Total flow:20 gpm (75.7 lpm)
Mechanical
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Production
Type:Standard-tread tractor
Built in:Corowa, New South Wales, Australia
Manufacturer:Upton
Transmission
Gears:21 forward and 9 reverse
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.