TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FRAME :18 gauge"steel welded tub with heavy 3" sq.
frame.
BODY :Fiberglass body on Model 453TE
:"18 gauge": steel on the VA-6 & VA-618
STEERING :Conventional with rack & pinion.
AXLES :High quality steel, 1 1/4" dia.
TRACTION :Positraction on all wheels.
SUSPENSION :Flotation "Terra" low pressure (8 lb.)
tires specially designed for Terra-Jet U.S.A. by
NanKang.
TIRES :26 x 12.00 - 12 (4 ply)
TRANSMISSION :Industrial type with two speed
forward (low & high) and one reverse. Oil capacity 2
qt. (2.28 liter) SAE 90 "gear oil".
TRANSMISSION RATIO Low = 17:1 (453TE, VA-6,
VA6T, B,D,VA-618) High = 7:1 (453TE & VA-6)
High = 11:56:1 (VA-618)
Reverse = 15:1 (453TE, VA-6 & VA-618)
CLUTCH :centrifugal engagement with variable
pulleys
BUOYANCY :Shallow water (2') two feet deep or
LESS!
BRAKES :Enclosed disc to all wheels
FUEL TANK CAPACITY :5.42 gal. (21.61 liters)
ELECTRIC SYSTEM :12 volts with 30 amp Alt., & 50
amp battery
APPROX. SPEED :453TE & VA-6 = 30 M.P.H. (48
Km/h).
:VA-618 = 25 M.P.H. (37.5 Km/h).
GENERAL DIMENSIONS
Over-all length :VA-618 = 132" (266.58 cm)
:453TE & VA-6 = 100" (254 cm)
Over-all width :55 ½" (140.9 cm)
Wheel base :63 3/8" (160.9 cm)
Rear track axle :44" (111.7 cm)
Front track axle :43" (109.2 cm)
Ground Pressure :2.9 PSI (861.4 g S.I.)
Ground Clearance :9" (228.62 mm)
Climbing Ability :45w - 100%
Seating Capacity :VA-618 - 5
:453TE & VA-6 - 3
Seats :VA-618 - Front - 2 bucket seats, driver's seat
adjustable with seat belt * (Opt.), one auxiliary seat
with tool box. Rear - Two opposing folding,
removable seats.
:453TE & VA-6 - 2 bucket seats, driver's seat
adjustable* with seat belt* and 1 auxiliary seat with
tool box.
Maximum Pay Load :VA-618 - 1,800 lbs. (816.48 Kg)
:VA-6 & 453TE - 800 lbs. (364 Kg)
Maximum front axle :VA-618 - 600 lbs. (272.16Kg) load
:VA-6 & 453TE - 400 lbs. (182 Kg)
Maximum rear axle :VA-618 - 1,200 lbs. (544.32 Kg)
load :VA-6 & 453TE - 400 lbs. (182 Kg)
Maximum trailed load :VA-618 - 3,000 lbs. (1,360.80
Kg)
:VA-6 & 453TE - 2,000 lbs. (910 Kg)
Over-all Height :59" (150 cm) with roll bar
:41" (104 cm) without roll bar
Empty weight: 453TE = 985 lbs. (446.79 Kg)
VA-6 = 1,050 lbs. (476.28 Kg)
VA-618 = 1,300 lbs. (589.68 Kg)
ENGINES
453TE :Tecumseh - OH160 - 4 cycle, 1 cyl. 16 H.P.
VA-6T :Tecumseh - OH160 - 4 cycle, 1 cyl. 16 H.P.
VA-6B :Briggs & Stratton - 4 cycle, 2 cyl. 18 H.P.
VA-6D :Wisconsin - 4 cycle, 1 cyl. Diesel
VA-618K :Kohler - 4 cycle, 2 cyl. 19 H.P.
VA-618D :Ruggerini - 4 cycle, 2 cyl. 20 H.P.
ENGINE: OH 160 Tecumseh "No longer available""
01-01-2000" Stroke :4: Valve in head
Electrical System :20 amp "solid state: alternator
Ignition System :solid state magneto-capacitor
discharge design with electronic retard
Cylinders :1 cylinder - cast iron cyl. block
Cooling system :air cooled
H.P./R.P.M. :16/3,600 R.P.M.
Torque / R.P.M. :25.0 ft. lbs. / 2,800 R.P.M.
Bore :3 ½" (88.90mm)
Stroke :2 7/8: (73.02mm)
Displacement :27.66 cu. in. (453.22cc)
Compression Ratio :8.70:1
Spark Plug :Champion L86C (gap 0.030)
Fuel Required :Regular
ENGINE:IC 18 Briggs & Stratton - Horizontally
opposed
Stroke :4: valve in block
Electrical System :15 amp "solid state" alternator
Ignition System :magnetron ignition
Cylinders :2 cylinders - cast iron sleeves
Cooling System :air cooled
H.P./R.P.M. :commercial 18/3,600 R.P.M.
Torque/R.P.M :29.9 ft. lbs. / 2,500 R.P.M.
Bore :3.00"
Stroke :2.85"
Displacement :42.34 cu. in. (694cc)
Compression Ratio :7.0:1
Spark Plug :J12C Champion
Fuel Required :Regular
ENGINE: Wisconsin Diesel
Stroke :4: Valve in head
Electrical System :12 amp. generator
Ignition System :magnetron ignition
Cylinders :1 cylinder - cast iron sleeves
Cooling System :air cooled
H.P./R.P.M. :9.6/3,000 R.P.M.
Torque/R.P.M :18.97 ft. lbs. / 1,800 R.P.M.
Bore :3.307" (84mm)
Stroke :3.071" (78mm)
Displacement :26.36 cu. in. (432cc)
Compression Ratio :17.5:1
Fuel Required :Diesel
ENGINE:Kohler KT 19 - Horizontally opposed
Stroke :4: valve in block
Electrical System :15 amp charging system with
rectifier
Ignition System :Battery ignition with easily
adjustable external breaker points
Cylinders :2 cylinders - cast iron barrels
Cooling System :air cooled
H.P./R.P.M. :19/3,600 R.P.M.
Torque/R.P.M :33.5 ft. lbs. / 2,200 R.P.M.
Bore :3.12" (79.2mm)
Stroke :3.06" (78mm)
Displacement :46.98 cu. in. (769.8cc)
Compression Ratio :6.7:1
Fuel Required :Regular
ENGINE: Ruggerini - RD201 Diesel
Stroke :4: Valve in head
Electrical System :solid state alternator
Ignition System :direct injection
Cylinders :2 cylinders - in line vertical
Cooling System :air cooled
H.P./R.P.M. :18.5/3,600 R.P.M.
Torque/R.P.M :30.5 ft. lbs. / 2,400 R.P.M.
Bore :3.35" (85mm)
Stroke :2.95" (75mm)
Displacement :52 cu. in. (851cc)
Noise Level :82D6. at 3,600 R.P.M.
Fuel Required :Diesel
EQUIPMENT
Standard Equipment
Model 453TE: Windshield, hand brake, roll bar, seal
beams with low and high beams, brake lights, seat
belt, license plate light, hour meter, chrome baggage
rack, electric starter, two standard seats and one
auxiliary seat with tool box.
Model VA-618 & VA-6: Windshield, hand brake, roll
bar, headlights, stop & tail lights, handgrips, seat
belt, electric starter, two standard seats and one
auxiliary seat with tool box. In addition VA-618 has
two rear opposing, folding, removable seats.
Optional Equipment
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system descriptions contained on this flyer are
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change its prices, specifications, designs, colors,
characteristics of model or equipment, even during
production period for reasons of appearance or
performance improvement without incurring any
obligation on prior models sold.