Deutz Deutzer Trekker
Built: 1919–1920 · Series: Other models
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Deutzer Trekker (1919-1920) from Cologne: early four-cylinder petrol tractor with a 3/1 gearbox, 40 hp/29 kW at only 800 rpm, top speed 6 km/h, weight 3,600 kg
Deutz is a company from Cologne and one of the oldest engine manufacturers in Europe. The Deutzer Trekker recorded here was built in 1919/1920, in the early phase of dedicated tractor manufacturing, when farm machinery was beginning to move on from being a plain stationary engine to a self-propelled draft vehicle.
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The four-cylinder petrol engine is rated at only 800 rpm and produces 29 kW (40 hp); power is transmitted through a gearbox with three forward gears and one reverse gear. The Trekker is 4,400 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 2,700 mm high, and weighs 3,600 kg. Its top speed is only 6 km/h.
Such a low engine speed of 800 rpm at a weight of 3.6 tonnes reflects the massive, slow-turning engineering of early tractor technology, from a time when light, high-revving engines were not yet available. At 6 km/h, the Trekker was built purely for field and draft work, not for road transport; the modest gearbox with three forward gears and just one reverse gear was sufficient for these tasks.
A vehicle of this age is essentially a technical collector's piece. When acquiring one, check the engine block and frame for cracks and material fatigue after more than a hundred years, the ignition system and magneto of the petrol engine, and the tightness of the cooling system. Spare parts are practically unavailable through regular trade any more, only through custom fabrication or from collectors of historic farm machinery.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Deutz Deutzer Trekker, Deutz
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | petrolcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 40 hp (29 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 800 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,400 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,800 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,700 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,600 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | 3/1-Getriebecorrect |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 3correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Top speed | 6 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 8.1 kW/t (29 kW / 3.6 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 24% 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 Deutzer Trekker have?
The Deutz Deutzer Trekker delivers 40 hp.
How much does the Deutz Deutzer Trekker weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,600 kg.
What engine does the Deutz Deutzer Trekker have?
4 cylinders, Benzin.
How fast does the Deutz Deutzer Trekker go?
Top speed is 6 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Deutz Deutzer Trekker?
4,400 mm × 1,800 mm × 2,700 mm.
When was the Deutz Deutzer Trekker built?
Production years: 1919–1920.
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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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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