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

Porsche Super tractor photo
1957 - 1963 Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Porsche
Utility tractor
Built in Germany
Porsche Super Power
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
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Drum brakes
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
1000
Dimensions & Tires
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
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
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
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
Super  gear speeds

Dimensions

Porsche Super Tires
Ag front
6.00-19
Ag rear
11-36
Ag front
6.50-20
Ag rear
14-28
Dimensions
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
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

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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

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