TAFE 3600
The TAFE 3600 is a tractor produced by Tafe. It is equipped with a 107.3 ci 1.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 36 hp / 26.8 kW. Transmission: hydrostatic. Operating weight: 2,954 lbs 1339 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 36 hp / 26.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
10.5 gal
39.7 L
Transmission
hydrostatic
Operating Weight
2,954 lbs
1339 kg
Overview
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | TAFE |
Built in India | |
TAFE 3600 Engine | |
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1.8L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 10.5 gal
39.7 L |
Engine details ...  | |
TAFE 3600 Power | |
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Engine | 36 hp
26.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 28 hp
20.9 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 | 2,954 lbs
1339 kg |
Front tire | 8.0-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging amps | 50 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 107.3 ci / 1.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | S4 L2 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical |
Displacement | 107.3 ci
1.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.071x3.622 inches
78 x 92 mm |
Power | 36 hp
26.8 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 2700 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 4.8 qts
4.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 2.8 qts
2.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission — hydrostatic
Transmission | hydrostatic |
Gears | 3-range infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
TAFE 3600 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 | 2,954 lbs
1339 kg |
Ground clearance | 13.39 inches
34 cm |
Photos
TAFE 3600 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Tafe 3600 based on its 36 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. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
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 3600.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.6 hrs
Approximately 5.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (10.5 gal / 39.7 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.9 gal/hr (7.1 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
Tafe 3600 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Tafe 3600.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)36 hp
Kilowatts (kW)26.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)36.5 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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