Diana (agricultural Machinery)
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Diana (Διάνα) is the brand name for agricultural machinery produced by Irene Chrissadakou A.E. a company located in
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. Founded in 1976, it is one of the most successful light
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manufacturers in Greece, also managing to survive the crisis in Greek manufacturing industry of the 1980s and 1990s. Diana has produced a wide range of machinery and accessories. Between 1979 and 1984 it developed and produced a type of light truck in "open" and "closed" cab versions, 18 hp Ruggerini Diesel engine, max speed 67 km/h, 1 ton payload and cross-country capability, using the chassis of the
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, as well as a number of light tractor models.


References

* L.S. Skartsis, "Encyclopedia of Greek vehicles and aircraft", Achaikes Ekdoseis/Typorama, Patras, Greece (1995)
L.S. Skartsis, "Greek Vehicle & Machine Manufacturers 1800 to present: A Pictorial History", Marathon (2012)
(eBook)


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Company website
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