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Landini 12.500 (DT)

Built: 1978–1990 · Series: 1000 er-Baureihe

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With the 12.500 (DT), Landini offers a model from the 1000er series. Production: 1978–1990. The engine delivers 110 hp (80.9 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 5,792 cm³. Torque is 374 Nm. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The machine is 4,690 mm long, 2,470 mm wide and 2,875 mm high. The unladen weight is 4,810 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,840 mm. Ground clearance is 450 mm. Top speed is 30 km/h. Transmission: 12 V/4 R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 11.00-16 ASF (A: 13.6-28 AS), rear 18.4-38 AS. The fuel is diesel. The bore measures 98.48 mm. The stroke is 127 mm. Maximum torque is reached at 1,400 rpm. Construction: unit construction (no separate frame). The 1000 er-Baureihe series covers 3 models. Rated output within it ranges from 100 to 135 hp; the 12.500 (DT) sits in the lower part of that range with 110 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 10.000 (DT) below it with 100 hp and the 14.500 (DT) "TL 24 N/G" above it with 135 hp. Unladen weight within it ranges from 4,525 to 5,230 kg; here the 12.500 (DT) sits in the middle of that range with 4,810 kg. 222 Landini models across 35 series are on record.

Landini 1000 range – heavy six-cylinder tractors from Fabbrico: the 10.000, 12.500 and 14.500 (DT) with 5,792 cm³ displacement, 73.5 to 99.3 kW, 4.5 to 5.2 t unladen weight

Landini, founded in 1884 in Fabbrico in Emilia-Romagna and today part of the Argo Tractors group, ranks among Italy's oldest tractor makers. The 1000 range with the 10.000, 12.500 and 14.500 types formed the top power segment in the Landini line-up; the four- or five-digit number in the name gives an approximate engine power figure, and the 14.500 also carried the internal designation TL 24 N/G. All three types come in DT form with four-wheel drive (Doppia Trazione).

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The register lists here 3 versions with 73.5 to 99.3 kW output at 2,100 to 2,400 rpm, from six-cylinder diesels of a uniform 5,792 cm³ and maximum torque of 374 to 392 Nm. Unladen weights range from 4,525 to 5,230 kg, lengths from 4,350 to 4,690 mm, widths from 2,130 to 2,470 mm and heights from 2,875 to 2,910 mm; all three models run on diesel with four-wheel drive.

With the 1000 range, Landini positioned itself in the heavy standard-tractor segment for large farms and contractors, competing with Fiat, SAME, Deutz-Fahr and the big international brands; the standard four-wheel drive and the powerful six-cylinder made the range attractive for heavy soil work and draft tasks.

On a used purchase of these heavy four-wheel-drive six-cylinder tractors, operating hours and the service history of injection pump and turbocharger count, the condition of the front axle with its transfer gearbox, clutch and gearbox under heavy draft load, and rust on the frame and cab; parts run through Argo Tractors and dealers specialising in Landini.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Landini 1000er-Baureihe, Landini (Argo Tractors, Hersteller)

Technical data

Engine

Fuel	dieselcorrect
Power	110 hp (80.9 kW)correct
Rated speed	2,200 rpmcorrect
Torque	374 Nmcorrect
Speed at max. torque	1,400 rpmcorrect
Cylinders	6correct
Displacement	5,792 cm³correct
Bore	98.48 mmcorrect
Stroke	127 mmcorrect
Cooling	water-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	4,690 mmcorrect
Width	2,470 mmcorrect
Height	2,875 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	2,840 mmcorrect
Ground clearance	450 mmcorrect
Unladen weight	4,810 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	rear- or four-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox	12 V/4 Rcorrect
Front tyres	11.00-16 ASF (A: 13.6-28 AS)correct
Rear tyres	18.4-38 AScorrect
Top speed	30 km/hcorrect

Origin and approval

Construction	unit construction (no separate frame)correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 16.8 kW/t (81 kW / 4.8 t)

Power class: Large (100–180 hp)

Stronger than 70% 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 Landini 12.500 (DT) have?

The Landini 12.500 (DT) delivers 110 hp.

How much does the Landini 12.500 (DT) weigh?

The unladen weight is 4,810 kg.

What engine does the Landini 12.500 (DT) have?

6 cylinders, 5,792 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the Landini 12.500 (DT) go?

Top speed is 30 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Landini 12.500 (DT)?

4,690 mm × 2,470 mm × 2,875 mm.

When was the Landini 12.500 (DT) built?

Production years: 1978–1990.

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.

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