Compare/Hinomoto C144 vs Hinomoto HB-501 Combac

Hinomoto C144 vs Hinomoto HB-501 Combac

Verdict: Hinomoto C144 vs Hinomoto HB-501 Combac

The Hinomoto C144 and the Hinomoto HB-501 Combac are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Hinomoto C144 is the lighter machine (668 kg vs 1,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hinomoto C144 is the newer design (1980 vs 1972). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Hinomoto

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Hinomoto

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

HinomotoReference

With 8-16 rear tires.Reference

air-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

C142

2WDReference

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C144

4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

14.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

12.7 kWReference

Displacement

0.9 LReference

0.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

70 x 75 mmReference

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Power (gross)

12.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

23:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

17.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

3.0 LReference

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Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

gearReference

Rear Type

IReference

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Control

position controlReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

833@2500Reference

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Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

129 cmReference

109 cmReference

Weight

668 kgReference

1050 kgReference

Front tire

5-12Reference

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Rear tire

8-16Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

20.5x8.00-10Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

29x12.00-15Reference

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Length

210 cmReference

368 cmReference

Width

103 cmReference

109 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

119 cmReference

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Operating weight

668 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

24 cmReference

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Front tread

88 cmReference

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Rear tread

83/96 cmReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

13Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Speeds

Hinomoto HB-501 attachments

Hinomoto Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Hinomoto BackhoeReference

Digging depth

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213 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.