Why not use an automotive-type diesel that has a better RPM range and power-to-weight ratio?
I've seen several rigs built - cars and pickups with tractor diesels. Interesting to look at and hear, but not much fun to drive. I saw a Deere 239 in a 1/2 ton truck, a Detroit 3-53 in an IH pickup, a Cat something-or-other in a a Chevy pickup. All dogs in regard to driving.
Of course, you can have the best of both worlds and use a Cummins 3.9. It's used in trucks and tractors. Many Chevy P30 bread-vans have them as do many Case tractors. Tractor version uses a different governor setup, I believe. Anyway, a Cummins 3.9 works really well in light trucks and cars, but is a bit heavy at 725 lbs. before any accessories are attached to it.
Here's a project where somebody did the opposite. Put a Chevy 6.2 diesel V-8 into a Massey Ferguson tractor.
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