Overview
The Fiat 481R is a specialized high-clearance farm tractor manufactured between 1961 and 1964, powered by a 40 hp 4-cylinder diesel engine. This 2WD model features a robust 6-speed gear transmission and an open operator station designed for specific agricultural environments.
Ideal Applications
High-Crop Farming:
With 24.2 inches of ground clearance and its designation as a high-crop tractor, this model is engineered to navigate over tall crops without causing damage.
Row-Crop Operations:
The adjustable front and rear tread widths, combined with 10-36 rear ag tires, allow the operator to configure the tractor for various field row spacings.
General Field Labor:
Utilizing a 40 hp liquid-cooled engine and a transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, the 481R provides versatile power for standard two-wheel drive farm tasks.
Production
| Description | High-Clearance tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
Engine
| Engine type | Fiat 2.3L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.35x3.94 inches (85 x 100 mm) |
| Description | Fiat / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 138.5 ci (2.3 L) |
| Power | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 24 |
Transmission
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 4916 lbs (2229 kg) |
|---|---|
| Front tread | 51.2 to 70.9 inches (130 to 180 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 24.2 inches (61 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 66.9 inches (169 cm) |
| Length | 126.7 inches (321 cm) |
| Rear tread | 47.2 to 74.8 inches (119 to 189 cm) |
| Weight | 3616 lbs (1640 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 85.4 inches (216 cm) |
| Width | 67.5 inches*Minimum width. (171 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 10-36 |
| Weight | 3616 lbs (1640 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 85.4 inches (216 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 10-36 |
Variants
| 411C | crawler |
|---|---|
| 411R | utility |
| 411RB | gasoline engine |
| 411T | tricycle |
| 421R | orchard |
| 431R | vineyard |
| 441R | four-wheel drive |
| 451C | mountain crawler |
| 481R | high-crop |