Acremaster 403
The Acremaster 403 is a tractor produced by Acremaster. It is equipped with a 973.3 ci 16.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 308 hp / 229.7 kW. Transmission: Twin Disc 1400. Operating weight: 21605 lbs 9800 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 308 hp / 229.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
Twin Disc 1400
Operating Weight
21605 lbs
9800 kg
Overview
 | 1978 - 1984
400 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
400 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Acremaster |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Merredin, Australia | |
Acremaster 403 Engine | |
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Mercedes-Benz 16.0L 10-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Acremaster 403 Power | |
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Engine | 308 hp
229.7 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Articulated power steering | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 21605 lbs
9800 kg |
Front tire | 23.1x30 |
Rear tire | 23.1x30 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 973.3 ci / 16.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz OM403 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 10-cylinder, liquid-cooled V10 |
Displacement | 973.3 ci
16.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.92x5.12 inches
125 x 130 mm |
Power | 308 hp
229.7 kW |
Compression | 17.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2350 |
Torque | 759.7 lb-ft
1030.2 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Starter type | electric |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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9-speed gear | |
12-speed power shift |
Transmission — Acremaster
Transmission | Acremaster |
Type | gear |
Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
With 23.1x30 tires. | |
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Transmission — Twin Disc 1400
Transmission | Twin Disc 1400 |
Type | power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
Dimensions
Acremaster 403 Tires | |
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Ag front | 23.1x30 |
Ag rear | 23.1x30 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 236.2 inches
599 cm |
Width | 150.4 inches
382 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 129.9 inches
329 cm |
Weight | 21605 lbs
9800 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Acremaster 403 based on its 308 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Acremaster 403.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Acremaster 403 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Acremaster 403.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)308 hp
Kilowatts (kW)229.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)312.3 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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