Porsche Super
The Porsche Super is a tractor produced by Porsche. It is equipped with a 160.2 ci 2.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 38 hp / 28.3 kW; Diesel (listed): 35 hp / 26.1 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 4839 lbs 2194 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 38 hp / 28.3 kW; Diesel (listed): 35 hp / 26.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
8 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
4839 lbs
2194 kg
Overview
![]() | 1957 - 1963
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Porsche |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Germany | |
Porsche Super Power | |
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Engine | 38 hp
28.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 32.37 hp
24.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 37.21 hp
27.7 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Drum brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 78.7 inches
199 cm |
Weight | 4839 lbs
2194 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-19 |
Rear tire | 11-36 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 8.66 inches
21 cm |
Width | 5.90 inches
14 cm |
RPM | 1460 |
Speed | 3307 ft/min
1007.97 meters/min |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Porsche 2.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Porsche 2.6L 3-cyl diesel |
Engine Detail — 150.6 ci / 2.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Porsche 308 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 150.6 ci
2.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.74x4.56 inches
95 x 116 mm |
Power | 38 hp
28.3 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 19:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Engine Detail — 160.2 ci / 2.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Porsche 329 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 160.2 ci
2.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.86x4.56 inches
98 x 116 mm |
Power | 35 hp
26.1 kW |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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5-speed gear | |
8-speed gear |
Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
Porsche Super Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-19 |
Ag rear | 11-36 |
Ag front | 6.50-20 |
Ag rear | 14-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 78.7 inches
199 cm |
Length | 127.2 inches
323 cm |
Width | 71.9 inches
182 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 65.4 inches
166 cm |
Operating weight | 4839 lbs
2194 kg |
Ballasted weight | 8225 lbs
3730 kg |
Ground clearance | 15.8 inches
40 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 728 | |
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Diesel 8-speed 2WD
November 14 - 21, 1959
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 728 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 37.21 hp
27.7 kW |
Fuel use | 2.9 gal/hour
11.0 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 33.93 hp
25.3 kW |
Fuel use | 2.4 gal/hour
9.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 32.37 hp
24.1 kW |
Fuel use | 2.9 gal/hour
11.0 l/hour |
Gear 6 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6411 lbs
2908 kg |
Gear 3 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Porsche Super.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Porsche Super Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Porsche Super.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Porsche Super against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Porsche Super
Engine Power:Diesel (listed): 38 hp / 28.3 kW; Diesel (listed): 35 hp / 26.1 kW
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