Btc Bavaria
Built: 1949 · Series: Bavaria
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Btc Bavaria: small West German single-cylinder diesel tractor from 1949 with evaporative cooling, 1,099cc and a top speed of 41 km/h
The Btc brand with its “Bavaria” model belongs to the small German tractor builders of the period directly after the Second World War, who met the demand of small farms for their own motorised power with simple single-cylinder diesel tractors. The Bavaria was built in 1949.
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The Bavaria carries a single-cylinder diesel engine with 1,099 cm³ of displacement, producing 11 hp, or 8.1 kW, at 1,150 rpm, and works with evaporative cooling without its own radiator. At 1,150 kg, 3,370 mm long and 1,375 mm wide and 1,450 mm high, the machine reaches a top speed of 41 km/h, high for such a small tractor.
Evaporative cooling was common in simple single-cylinder diesel engines of the postwar period, as it needed no radiator, water pump or fan, saving components and maintenance at the cost of higher water consumption in operation. The comparatively high top speed of 41 km/h points to a road gear ratio meant for transport runs alongside the actual field work.
When buying such an early single-cylinder tractor with evaporative cooling used, the cooling water level and the tightness of the cooling jacket matter most, since running dry with this design quickly leads to engine damage. Also worth checking are the condition of the injection pump, the clutch and corrosion damage to the frame, which is common on such old small tractors.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Btc Bavaria
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 11 hp (8.1 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,150 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 1correct |
| Displacement | 1,099 cm³correct |
| Cooling | Verdampfercorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,370 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,375 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,450 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 225 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,150 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 6/2correct |
| Forward gears | 6correct |
| Reverse gears | 2correct |
| Front tyres | 6.00-16Lcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 6.00-16Lcorrect |
| Top speed | 41 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | ladder framecorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 7 kW/t (8 kW / 1.1 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 1% 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 Btc Bavaria have?
The Btc Bavaria delivers 11 hp.
How much does the Btc Bavaria weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,150 kg.
What engine does the Btc Bavaria have?
1 cylinders, 1,099 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Btc Bavaria go?
Top speed is 41 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Btc Bavaria?
3,370 mm × 1,375 mm × 1,450 mm.
When was the Btc Bavaria built?
Production years: 1949.
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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