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Bührer MS 12

Built: 1960–1963 · Series: M/N Standard

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The Bührer MS 12 belongs to the M/N Standard series. Production: 1960–1963. The engine delivers 38 hp, has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 2,260 cm³. The unladen weight is 1,540 kg. Top speed is 25 km/h. The engine is water-cooled. The fuel is diesel. Around ca. 1480 units were built. Rated output across the Bührer range ranges from 30 to 135 hp; the MS 12 sits at the bottom of that range with 38 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the KJ4 below it with 30 hp and the MFD 4/10 above it with 40 hp. Rated output across the Bührer range ranges from 30 to 135 hp; here the MS 12 sits at the bottom of that range with 38 hp. 21 Bührer models across 12 series are on record.

Bührer MS 12: four-cylinder diesel of the M/N Standard range, 38 hp, about 1,480 units built, 1,540 kg unladen weight, built 1960 to 1963

Bührer, a Swiss tractor maker based in Hinwil in the canton of Zurich, ran the M/N range as a simpler Standard line alongside more elaborate Super ranges such as G-Super or P-Super, competing with brands such as Hürlimann and Meili. The MS 12 was built from 1960 to 1963 and, with around 1,480 units produced, ranks among the marque's most-built models.

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The MS 12 carries a water-cooled four-cylinder diesel engine of 2,260 cm³ displacement with rear-wheel drive, producing 38 hp; a choice of gearbox was offered, with 10 speeds (Tryplex) or 15 speeds (a revision gearbox). With an unladen weight of 1,540 kg, it reaches a top speed of 25 km/h.

At 25 km/h the MS 12 falls within driving licence category L up to 40 km/h. As a Standard version, the MS 12 was built for simple, rugged technology rather than comfort or peak output, aimed at smaller to medium Swiss farms for which a four-cylinder diesel of this size covered everyday field and transport work rather than heavy tillage.

When buying second-hand, the operating hours and the condition of the injection pump, wear on the clutch and the chosen gearbox (Tryplex or revision), and rust on the chassis and sheet-metal parts matter. Because the MS 12 was built in comparatively large numbers, spare parts are somewhat easier to find despite its age than for rarer Bührer models, though still mostly through specialist collectors.

Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Bührer MS 12

Technical data

Engine

Fueldieselcorrect
Power38 hpcorrect
Power38 hpcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement2,260 cm³correct
Coolingwater-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Unladen weight1,540 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Driverear-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox10Gang Tryplex oder 15Gang Revisiergetriebecorrect
Top speed25 km/hcorrect

Origin and approval

Units builtca. 1480correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 18.1 kW/t (28 kW / 1.5 t)

Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)

Stronger than 23% 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 Bührer MS 12 have?

The Bührer MS 12 delivers 38 hp.

How much does the Bührer MS 12 weigh?

The unladen weight is 1,540 kg.

What engine does the Bührer MS 12 have?

4 cylinders, 2,260 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the Bührer MS 12 go?

Top speed is 25 km/h.

When was the Bührer MS 12 built?

Production years: 1960–1963.

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.
  • 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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