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

Ask for our brochure on accessories at your Terra-Jet dealer. All information, illustrations, and component system descriptions contained on this flyer are correct at the time of publication. However, Terra-Jet U.S.A.tm reserves at all times the right to modify or 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.