Mini Tractor DongFeng DF 244 DHX — Overview and Key Features

The DongFeng DF 244 DHX mini tractor from the manufacturer DongFeng belongs to the category Tractors, Motorcycles, ATVs, Boats (Vehicle) > Tractors > Mini Tractors. It is a four-wheel drive (4 × 4) compact machine designed for a wide range of agricultural and utility tasks. It is equipped with a vertical three-cylinder, 4-stroke diesel engine with forced liquid cooling and direct injection, a working volume of 1532 cm³, and a power output of 24 hp (17.6 kW). Starting is via an electric starter with safe start, and a dual fuel filtration system enhances operational reliability.

For improved comfort and control, the tractor features power steering, rear differential lock, independent rear wheel brakes, and a parking brake. The operator benefits from a comfortable adjustable seat with shock absorbers, an hour meter, rearview mirrors, and projector headlights for working in poor visibility. The design includes an additional hydraulic outlet and a gear pump for the hydraulic system, a V-belt drive for the fan, and drum-type brakes.

Practical Application and Attachments

The DF 244 DHX is effectively used for plowing, soil preparation, sowing grain and melon crops, hilling potatoes, mowing, orchard maintenance, and transporting trailed loads. The three-point hitch allows working with implements for sowing, weeding, digging, and trenching; the maximum lifting capacity of the front hitch/grab is 423 kg. The tractor can pull trailed loads up to 1 ton and is recommended for cultivating areas up to approximately 5 hectares.

Main Advantages of the Model

• 1. 4 × 4 all-wheel drive provides improved проходимость on difficult terrains;
• 2. Reliable three-cylinder diesel engine with forced liquid cooling and direct injection ensures economical and long-lasting operation;
• 3. Rear differential lock increases traction efficiency in challenging conditions;
• 4. Sufficient minimum ground clearance of 292 mm and a wide wheelbase of 1540 mm for stability in the field;
• 5. High-quality tire treads and adjustable track width for various technological tasks;
• 6. Dual fuel filtration for greater fuel system reliability;
• 7. Projector headlights and rearview mirrors enhance operational safety in limited visibility.

The tractor is easy to maintain: dry single-disc clutch, gearbox (4 + 1) × 2, transmission oil for the gearbox and axles, nominal crankshaft speed — 2350 rpm. It is equipped with a power take-off (PTO) shaft with speeds of 540 / 720 rpm, and the hydraulic system pump type is a gear pump. The instrument panel features indicators for speed, fuel level, oil level, and an hour meter, simplifying technical status monitoring.

Purchase Recommendations and Related Models

The DF 244 DHX mini tractor is available for purchase in Ukraine with delivery from Kyiv, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Poltava, Vinnytsia. Payment can be made in cash or by arranging credit. The section also features similar models: Jinma 404, Shifeng 354, Dongfeng, Xingtai, Foton, Zoomlion, DTZ 5244, Bulat 454, Bulat 250, Bulat 254, Belarus 320.4, Shifeng 350 l, DW 244, DTZ 5404K, Tractor Solis 26, Solis 50, Shifeng SF-244.

Technical specifications are listed in the table below:

Other dimensions are also mentioned in various sources: 3220 x 1360 x 1500 mm — please note these differences when choosing additional equipment and planning transportation.

During operation, consider the nominal fuel consumption of 248 g/kW·h, nominal engine oil consumption of 2.04 g/kW·h, and that the fuel pump type is a plunger in-line pump. The minimum turning radius and adjustable track width make the DF 244 DHX a versatile solution for small and medium-sized farms.

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