Lamborghini 483
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Lamborghini R 483 (DT) – air-cooled three-cylinder diesel producing 48 hp at 2,200 rpm from 2,715 cc, with four-wheel drive (doppia trazione), from the Italian tractor maker Lamborghini Trattori
Lamborghini Trattori began as an independent tractor works in Italy, founded by Ferruccio Lamborghini before he became known for sports cars. The brand kept building agricultural tractors separately from the later car marque and has belonged to the SAME group (today SDF, SAME Deutz-Fahr) since the 1970s. The R 483 (DT) is a mid-sized four-wheel-drive tractor from the 483 series; Italian makers use DT for doppia trazione, meaning four-wheel drive.
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The R 483 (DT) is powered by an air-cooled three-cylinder diesel engine of 2,715 cc, producing 48 hp (35.3 kW) at 2,200 rpm with 182 Nm of torque. At a kerb weight of 1,960 kg it measures 3,300 mm in length, 1,570 mm in width and 2,140 mm in height, on a 2,004 mm wheelbase; top speed is 25 km/h.
An air-cooled three-cylinder of this size combines simple upkeep with power enough for medium-sized fields, grassland and light haulage; the four-wheel-drive version noticeably improves traction on loose or wet ground compared with a two-wheel-drive tractor. For hillside work and heavy implements, four-wheel drive is a clear advantage, though it means maintaining two drivelines instead of one.
When buying a used air-cooled three-cylinder Lamborghini, the cylinder cooling fins and the fan belt deserve particular attention, as do the front axle and the four-wheel-drive joints, which see heavier wear under field work than on a two-wheel-drive tractor. Rust on the hydraulic system and play in the steering are further typical checks. Parts for the drivetrain are usually still available through dealers specialising in Italian tractors.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Lamborghini R 483 (DT)
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