TAFE 3300
The TAFE 3300 is a tractor produced by Tafe. It is equipped with a 165 ci 2.7 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 33 hp / 24.6 kW. Transmission: hydrostatic. Operating weight: 3,064 lbs 1389 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 33 hp / 24.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
10.5 gal
39.7 L
Transmission
hydrostatic
Operating Weight
3,064 lbs
1389 kg
Overview
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | TAFE |
Built in India | |
TAFE 3300 Engine | |
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2.7L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 10.5 gal
39.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
TAFE 3300 Power | |
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Engine | 33 hp
24.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 26 hp
19.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Independent wet disc brakes | |
Hydraulics | |
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Pressure | 2776 psi
191.4 bar |
Valves | 2 |
Total flow | 8.2 gpm
31.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift | 2,094 lbs
949 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 579 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 3,064 lbs
1389 kg |
Front tire | 8.0-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging amps | 40 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 165 ci / 2.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | 3A 165 LG |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical |
Displacement | 165 ci
2.7 L |
Power | 33 hp
24.6 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 2700 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 5.8 qts
5.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 2.8 qts
2.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission — hydrostatic
Transmission | hydrostatic |
Gears | 3-range infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
TAFE 3300 Tires | |
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Ag front | 8.0-16 |
Ag rear | 12.4-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 122.4 inches
310 cm |
Width | 65.98 inches
167 cm |
Height | 88 inches
223 cm |
Weight | 3,064 lbs
1389 kg |
Ground clearance | 13.39 inches
34 cm |
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Tafe 3300 based on its 33 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
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 Tafe 3300.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.1 hrs
Approximately 6.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (10.5 gal / 39.7 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.7 gal/hr (6.5 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
Tafe 3300 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Tafe 3300.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)33 hp
Kilowatts (kW)24.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)33.5 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare TAFE 3300 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
Current Model
Tafe
TAFE 3300
Engine Power:Diesel (listed): 33 hp / 24.6 kW
★ Baseline Reference
International HarvesterMarket Competitor
International Harvester 274
Engine Power:30
Production Years:1979 - 1983

