Deutz F3M 317
Built: 1935–1942 · Series: F3-Reihe
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Deutz F3M 317 (1935-1942) from Cologne: water-cooled three-cylinder diesel of 5,768 cc, 50 hp/36.6 kW at 1,300 rpm, weight 3,600 kg, top speed 20 km/h
Deutz is a company from Cologne and one of the best-known makers of tractor engines, above all its air-cooled diesels. The F3M 317 was built from 1935 to 1942, in the same period as the smaller F2M 317, but with an extra cylinder: in the type designation, the 3 before the M indicates the number of cylinders and the M indicates water cooling, as confirmed by the cooling type given for this model.
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The water-cooled three-cylinder diesel engine has a displacement of 5,768 cc and produces 36.6 kW (50 hp) at 1,300 rpm. The F3M 317 is 3,650 mm long, 1,930 mm wide and 2,490 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,200 mm and a weight of 3,600 kg. Its top speed is 20 km/h.
A three-cylinder engine of nearly 5.8 litres at only 1,300 rpm is a large-displacement, slow-turning engine with high pulling power, as built for the heaviest draft work of pre-war farming. At 3.6 tonnes and 36.6 kW, the F3M 317 sat in the upper power class of agricultural tractors of its time, for ploughing and transport work on large farms.
When buying such an old water-cooled Deutz diesel, check the radiator, water pump and tightness of the cooling system, the injection pump and nozzles, the clutch and gearbox given the high pulling forces, and rust on the frame, wings and sheet metal after some ninety years. Parts for a vehicle of this age can practically only be sourced from collectors of historic Deutz tractors and specialist restoration workshops.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Deutz F3M 317, Deutz
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 50 hp (36.6 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,300 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 5,768 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,650 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,930 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,490 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,200 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 290 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,600 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 5/1-Getriebecorrect |
| Front tyres | 6.00-20correct |
| Rear tyres | 12.75-28correct |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 110 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 6,248correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 10.2 kW/t (37 kW / 3.6 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 34% 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 F3M 317 have?
The Deutz F3M 317 delivers 50 hp.
How much does the Deutz F3M 317 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,600 kg.
What engine does the Deutz F3M 317 have?
3 cylinders, 5,768 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Deutz F3M 317 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Deutz F3M 317?
3,650 mm × 1,930 mm × 2,490 mm.
When was the Deutz F3M 317 built?
Production years: 1935–1942.
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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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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