Highlights
- Described by the vendor as a very rare, early example of the Porsche narrow-track (Schmalspoor) tractor
- Reported to retain its five-speed gearbox, PTO, hydraulic lift and drive pulley
- Reported to have been technically overhauled in 2020
- The vendor reports it starts, drives, brakes and shifts well
The Appeal
Porsche's foray into agricultural machinery is one of the marque's most fascinating chapters. Produced from the early 1950s through to the mid-1960s, Porsche tractors combined robust engineering with the unmistakable cachet of the Porsche name. Among these, the narrow-track, or ‘Schmalspoor’ variants are particularly scarce, having been purpose-built for vineyard and orchard work where standard-width tractors simply could not operate.
The vendor describes this as one of the very first Porsche narrow-track tractors produced, making it an especially significant piece of Porsche agricultural history. It is presented with its five-speed gearbox, power take-off, hydraulic lift and drive pulley, all reported to be in place. We're informed that it underwent a thorough technical overhaul in 2020, and the vendor states that it starts, drives, brakes and shifts as it should, suggesting a tractor that is not merely a static display piece but a genuinely usable machine.
For collectors of Porsche heritage or vintage agricultural machinery, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire a narrow-track tractor with a reported full specification and mechanical soundness. The vendor advises that transport can be arranged for the successful buyer.
History and Paperwork
- 1954 model
- No registration or inspection documentation
The Condition
- Red paintwork
- 16-inch front and 24-inch rear wheels, finished in cream with red centres
- Cream seat with yellow ‘Porsche Diesel’ lettering
- Prospective buyers are encouraged to review the photographs and contact the vendor for further condition details
The Mechanics
- 1.5-litre two-cylinder air-cooled diesel engine producing approximately 20-22hp
- Five-speed gearbox
- Power take-off (PTO)
- Hydraulic lift system with three-point hitch
- Drive pulley
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