Deutz F1L 514
Built: 1950–1951 · Series: 514
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Deutz 514 – F1L to F4L Engine Family as Tractor Base, 1950 to 1966, Air-Cooled, 11 to 47.6 kW and Operating Weight from 1,190 to 3,050 kg
The 514 designation at Deutz covers a family of air-cooled diesel engines that powered various tractor models from 1950 to 1966 – from the single-cylinder F1L 514 to the four-cylinder F4L 514. According to the register, output ranges from 11 to 47.6 kW, with models rated in horsepower spanning 15 to 65 hp, at a displacement of 1,330 to 5,322 cm³.
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Recorded operating weight runs from 1,190 to 3,050 kg, wheelbase from 1,500 to 2,440 mm, and top speed of the listed models spans 15 to 30 km/h. The type code follows the Deutz scheme: F for four-stroke, the digit for cylinder count, L for air-cooled.
The 514 engines shaped Deutz's early post-war tractor production and laid the groundwork for the later D and D-06 series. For a used model, the exact cylinder count is decisive for output and intended use.
The 514 series predates the international standardisation of the three-point hitch under ISO 730 in 1977, and the earliest models even predate the power take-off speed of 540 revolutions per minute internationally fixed in 1965 under ISO R 500. Deutz still exists as an engine manufacturer today and continues to supply spare parts for its classic air-cooled units, which eases repairs on these early models despite their now considerable age and increasing rarity on the used equipment market.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Deutz 514
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 15 hp (11 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,650 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 1correct |
| Displacement | 1,330 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,350 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,535 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,500 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,500 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 250 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,190 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4V/1Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 4correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Front tyres | 5.00-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 8.00-20 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 15 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | semi-frame constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 3,500correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 9.2 kW/t (11 kW / 1.2 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 3% 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 Deutz F1L 514 have?
The Deutz F1L 514 delivers 15 hp.
How much does the Deutz F1L 514 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,190 kg.
What engine does the Deutz F1L 514 have?
1 cylinders, 1,330 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Deutz F1L 514 go?
Top speed is 15 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Deutz F1L 514?
2,350 mm × 1,535 mm × 1,500 mm.
When was the Deutz F1L 514 built?
Production years: 1950–1951.
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.
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