Rome 600C
The Rome 600C is a tractor produced by Rome. It is equipped with a 1150 ci 18.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 600 hp / 447.4 kW. Transmission: powershift. Operating weight: 42,600 lbs 19323 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 600 hp / 447.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
276 gal
1044.7 L
Transmission
powershift
Operating Weight
42,600 lbs
19323 kg
Overview
 | 1976 - 1978 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Rome |
Built in Cedartown, Georgia, USA | |
Rome 600C Engine | |
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Cummins 18.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 276 gal
1044.7 L |
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Rome 600C Transmission | |
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12-speed | |
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Rome 600C Power | |
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Engine | 600 hp
447.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 42,600 lbs
19323 kg |
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Engine
Engine Detail — 1150 ci / 18.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Cummins KTA-1150C |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 1150 ci
18.8 L |
Power | 600 hp
447.4 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Transmission
Transmission — powershift
Transmission | powershift |
Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
Dimensions
Rome 600C Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Shipping weight | 42,600 lbs
19323 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Rome 600C based on its 600 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 Rome 600C.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.8 hrs
Approximately 8.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (276 gal / 1044.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~31.2 gal/hr (118.1 L/hr)
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
Rome 600C Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Rome 600C.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)600 hp
Kilowatts (kW)447.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)608.3 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Diesel (listed): 600 hp / 447.4 kW
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