Bautz 300
Built: 1959–1963 · Series: (300)
More machines from model year 1959
Bautz 300: the air-cooled two-cylinder farm tractor from Saulgau in Upper Swabia, 20 hp (14.7 kW) at 2,100 rpm, a weight of 1,500 kg, built 1959 to 1963
Bautz was a German tractor maker based in Saulgau in Upper Swabia, which built small and medium farm tractors with air-cooled diesel engines in the post-war years. The model 300 was made from 1959 to 1963.
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The engine is an air-cooled two-cylinder diesel of 1,400 cm³ displacement, producing 20 hp (14.7 kW) at 2,100 rpm. The tractor is 2,950 mm long, 1,545 mm wide and 1,470 mm high, with a wheelbase of 1,770 mm, a weight of 1,500 kg and a top speed of 20 km/h.
An air-cooled two-cylinder with this combination of displacement and a comparatively low engine speed was built for calm running and decent draft force, of the kind needed for tilling smaller and medium-sized fields. PTO work with implements such as mower bars, power harrows or trailers was among the most common uses of such tractors. At 20 km/h the tractor falls within the L driving-licence category.
On a tractor of this age, what matters is the condition of the air-cooled engine and its cooling fan, rust on sheet-metal and frame parts, and the condition of the brakes and tyres. The PTO shaft with its guard and the condition of the electrics should also be closely checked, along with the wiring harness and the fuel lines. Since Bautz no longer exists as a brand, spare parts are only available through specialist dealers and collector circles for historic farm tractors.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Bautz 300, Bautz (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 20 hp (14.7 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,100 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 1,400 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,950 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,545 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,470 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,770 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 7/1-Getriebecorrect |
| Forward gears | 7correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Front tyres | 4.50-16, 5.00-16correct |
| Rear tyres | 8-32, 9-24, 10-28correct |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 24 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 3,012correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 9.8 kW/t (15 kW / 1.5 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 7% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Bautz 300 have?
The Bautz 300 delivers 20 hp.
How much does the Bautz 300 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,500 kg.
What engine does the Bautz 300 have?
2 cylinders, 1,400 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Bautz 300 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Bautz 300?
2,950 mm × 1,545 mm × 1,470 mm.
When was the Bautz 300 built?
Production years: 1959–1963.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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