Bautz AL 240
Built: 1956–1959 · Series: AL
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Bautz AL 122 to AL 240 – one- and two-cylinder diesels from the maker in Saulgau: 8.8 to 17.6 kW, 905 to 1,810 cm³ displacement, 1,085 to 1,375 kg unladen weight
Josef Bautz AG, based in Saulgau in Upper Swabia, built compact tractors under the designation AL in the 1950s and 1960s; the number in the type roughly denotes the power class in horsepower. The company was taken over by Fendt in 1966, which then ended production under the Bautz brand. Like other compact tractor makers of the time, Bautz competed mainly on price and simple technology rather than engine power or comfort.
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The register lists 3 versions with 8.8 to 17.6 kW (12 to 24 hp) from one- to two-cylinder diesel engines of 905 to 1,810 cm³ displacement. Unladen weights range from 1,085 to 1,375 kg, lengths from 2,345 to 2,905 mm, widths from 1,380 to 1,585 mm and heights from 1,500 to 1,640 mm.
As simple, affordable compact tractors, the AL series was aimed at smallholdings in Upper Swabia and southern Germany, at a time when many farms were only just switching from horse and ox power to motorised drive. A PTO and a simple three-point linkage were already part of the standard equipment, allowing the fitting of contemporary implements for tillage and harvesting.
When buying used, what counts is the condition and compression of the one- or two-cylinder diesel, clutch and gearbox, the tightness of the hydraulics, and corrosion on panels; parts for this rare brand are usually only available through Bautz specialists and donor vehicles.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Bautz AL
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 24 hp (17.6 kW)correct |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 1,810 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,905 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,585 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,575 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,845 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,375 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 5/1-Getriebecorrect |
| Forward gears | 5correct |
| Front tyres | 5.00-16correct |
| Rear tyres | 10-28, 8-32, 8-36correct |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|
Other data
| PTO speed | 540/570 rpmcorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 12.8 kW/t (18 kW / 1.4 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 10% 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 AL 240 have?
The Bautz AL 240 delivers 24 hp.
How much does the Bautz AL 240 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,375 kg.
What engine does the Bautz AL 240 have?
2 cylinders, 1,810 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Bautz AL 240 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Bautz AL 240?
2,905 mm × 1,585 mm × 1,575 mm.
When was the Bautz AL 240 built?
Production years: 1956–1959.
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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