Deutz F2L 514/50
Built: 1950–1953 · 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 | 28 hp (20.5 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,550 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 2,661 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,840 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,620 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,700 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,745 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 400 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,700 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | ZF A-15 5/1-Getriebecorrect |
| Forward gears | 5correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Front tyres | 5.50-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 11.25 - 24 AS / 10-28 AS / 11.2-28 AS /correct |
| Top speed | 23.6 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 37 lcorrect |
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Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
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Other data
| Linkage category | Cat Icorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 12.1 kW/t (20 kW / 1.7 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 15% 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 F2L 514/50 have?
The Deutz F2L 514/50 delivers 28 hp.
How much does the Deutz F2L 514/50 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,700 kg.
What engine does the Deutz F2L 514/50 have?
2 cylinders, 2,661 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Deutz F2L 514/50 go?
Top speed is 23.6 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Deutz F2L 514/50?
2,840 mm × 1,620 mm × 1,700 mm.
When was the Deutz F2L 514/50 built?
Production years: 1950–1953.
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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