Javali 4x4

CBT Javali: In the late 1980's CBT (Companhia Brasileira de Tratores - a traditional tractor company) began to assembled a ute, with some tractor components.

Engine, injector pump, body (steel, enlarged and welded - as Engesa), pedals, shifts, and others, were builted by CBT with tractor specifications. But the Javali wasn't durable or strong. It had a lot of problems (noise, smoke, spare parts, service), and was built for just 4 years.

When I think "Javali", I remember the 3-cylinder, 4 stroke turbo-diesel engine. The car's problems were generated by the engine and poor development.

The Javali 4x4 was powered by 2 types of engines. The catalog shows a rare 4-cylinder engine (I've never seen this engine).

Best features: Front axle (Dana, with ball-joint), brakes and style?

You rarely see any Javalis on tracks or at off-road jamborees. The Niva has the same problem, but the Lada representatives are trying to change its image.

2 years ago, my brother saw a converted Javali with 250 GM 6-cyl. gas engine, 4.89 axle ratio, and 33" general tyres!

4wd.sofcom.com/4WD.html CBT Javali 3-cyl turbo diesel

• Javali 4x4, 1988
• loa 3495mm, wheelbase 2103mm, weight 1650kg (empty), payload 750kg
• 3- and 4-cylinder diesels
• 4-speed manual gearbox, 2-speed transfer case (1.0:1 hi, 2.2:1 lo)
• tyres 7.00x16 or 7.50x16

- Julio Florez [2/'00]

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