Compare/Hinomoto C144 vs Hinomoto MB-1500

Hinomoto C144 vs Hinomoto MB-1500

Verdict: Hinomoto C144 vs Hinomoto MB-1500

The Hinomoto C144 and the Hinomoto MB-1500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Hinomoto MB-1500 is the lighter machine (464 kg vs 668 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Hinomoto

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Hinomoto

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

—

Overview

Manufacturer

HinomotoReference

With 8-16 rear tires.Reference

air-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

—

Variants

C142

2WDReference

—

C144

4WDReference

—

MB-501

—

backhoe tractorReference

Engine

Fuel tank

14.0 LReference

—

Engine (gross)

12.7 kWReference

Displacement

0.9 LReference

0.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

70 x 75 mmReference

—

Power (gross)

12.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

—

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

—

Compression

23:1Reference

—

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

—

Oil capacity

17.0 LReference

—

Coolant capacity

3.0 LReference

—

Starter type

—

electricReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

gearReference

Rear Type

IReference

—

Control

position controlReference

—

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

—

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

—

Engine RPM

833@2500Reference

—

Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

—

Front PTO

independentReference

—

Clutch

dry discReference

Rear lift

—

449 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

129 cmReference

109 cmReference

Weight

668 kgReference

464 kgReference

Front tire

5-12Reference

4.00x9Reference

Rear tire

8-16Reference

7.00x16Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

—

Lawn/turf front

20.5x8.00-10Reference

—

Lawn/turf rear

29x12.00-15Reference

—

Length

210 cmReference

189 cmReference

Width

103 cmReference

105 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

119 cmReference

117 cmReference

Operating weight

668 kgReference

—

Clearance (front axle)

24 cmReference

—

Front tread

88 cmReference

—

Rear tread

83/96 cmReference

—

Ag front

—

4.00x9Reference

Ag rear

—

7.00x16Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

—

Charging system

alternatorReference

—

Charging amps

13Reference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

—

Speeds

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.