Dromson 60
Series: JDS
Dromson JDS 60: narrow compact tractor for orchards and vineyards, 1,020 mm wide, with a 2.9-litre three-cylinder engine and 44 kW
The JDS 60 is a narrow, three-cylinder compact tractor only 1,020 mm wide. Tractors of this width are built to work between narrow rows of trees or vines, where an ordinarily wide field tractor has no room to pass.
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The water-cooled three-cylinder diesel engine with 2,900 cm³ of displacement produces 60 hp, or 44 kW, at 2,500 rpm. At 1,980 kg, 3,250 mm long and 2,060 mm high, the tractor reaches a top speed of 30 km/h with a 1,900 mm wheelbase.
The combination of narrow track, low weight and 44 kW of engine output is typical of narrow-track tractors in orchards and vineyards, where manoeuvrability between rows of trees or vines matters more than high pulling power for wide tillage implements. Such machines usually carry sprayers, mowers or small trailers for harvesting. At a top speed of 30 km/h, the JDS 60 is fast enough for short runs between individual plots on a holding, though it is not built for road transport over longer distances.
When buying a used narrow-track tractor of this type, the condition of the steering and front axle matters, as they take more strain from frequent turning in narrow rows, along with possible damage to the narrow bodywork from contact with branches or vines. Also worth checking are the clutch, brakes and the tightness of the injection pump. Because the narrow build leaves little room for a large radiator, the cooling system is also worth checking, particularly for machines used through hot summer months.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Dromson JDS 60
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 60 hp (44 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,500 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,900 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,250 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,020 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,060 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,900 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 210 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,980 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 12/12 synchroncorrect |
| Forward gears | 12correct |
| Reverse gears | 12correct |
| Front tyres | 7, 5/15correct |
| Rear tyres | 260/80-20correct |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 50 lcorrect |
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Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 22.2 kW/t (44 kW / 2 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 41% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Dromson 60 have?
The Dromson 60 delivers 60 hp.
How much does the Dromson 60 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,980 kg.
What engine does the Dromson 60 have?
3 cylinders, 2,900 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Dromson 60 go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Dromson 60?
3,250 mm × 1,020 mm × 2,060 mm.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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