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Engine and power specifications
- Engine model
- Xin Chai 490BT
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Rated horsepower
- 40 hp
- Rated PTO Power
- 34.5 hp (Chery specification)
- Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement
- 2.7 L (162.9 ci)
- Bore / stroke
- 3.543x4.134 inches 90 x 105 mm
- Rated RPM
- 2400 RPM
- Crankcase oil capacity
- N/A
- Coolant capacity
- N/A
Maintenance picks for the RK404
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Transmission and chassis specifications
- Transmission type
- Shuttle (8F/4R)
- Gears (forward / reverse)
- 8 forward / 4 reverse
- Drive system
- 4WD
- Wheelbase
- 78.4 in
- Front tire
- 8.3-20
- Rear tire
- 12.4-28
- Hydraulic flow
- N/A
- Rear hitch
- N/A
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