Recalls
0
None found
Known Issues
4
3 high severity
Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
A+
95/100
Specifications
Engine Power16 HP
Engine (kW)12 kW
Fuel TypeStandard Diesel
CategoryT1a
Production Years1971–1971
Safety Recalls
No safety recalls found for this make/model combination.
Known Issues
3 high1 medium
Piston damage due to insufficient clearance to cylinder head
highAfter 2 years of operation, cylinder 1 piston showed severe damage with a blank/damaged piston surface caused by insufficient clearance to the cylinder head.
engine
Crack in cast iron block causing coolant loss
highFine crack in the side of the cast iron block causing coolant loss, requiring welding and epoxy repair.
cooling
Oil pressure drops to nearly nothing when engine gets hot
highOil pressure issue where pressure drops to nearly nothing when the engine gets hot, requiring oil pump replacement.
engine
Starter unable to turn engine over despite being refreshed
mediumStarter motor unable to turn the engine over reliably, even after being refurbished.
engine
Market Value
No auction data available for this model.
Hours Benchmark
Class: Compact (0–40 HP)
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years
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