Deutz F3M 417
Built: 1942–1952 · Series: FM 417
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Deutz F3M 417: water-cooled three-cylinder diesel tractor of the FM 417 range with 5,768 cm³ displacement, 50 hp (36.6 kW) and 3,550 kg weight
Deutz of Cologne is one of the long-established German makers of diesel engines and tractors. The F3M 417 dates from a period when, alongside the air-cooled engines that later became typical of Deutz, water-cooled three-cylinder engines were also built for use in medium-weight field tractors.
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The three-cylinder diesel engine with 5,768 cm³ displacement is water-cooled and produces 50 hp, or 36.6 kW, at 1,350 rpm. At 3,550 kg weight, 3,650 mm length, 1,930 mm width and 1,880 mm height, the F3M 417 belongs to the medium-weight class of standard tractors of its era, with markedly more displacement and weight than the small single-cylinder tractors.
With a top speed of 20 km/h, the F3M 417 falls into driving licence category L (up to 40 km/h). Water cooling with a radiator, water pump and thermostat allows a more even operating temperature than air cooling, but requires frost protection and regular checks of the cooling circuit. A three-cylinder engine of this size was built for classic field and drawbar work on medium-sized farms.
When buying such an old water-cooled Deutz, check the condition of the radiator, water pump and coolant hoses, which are often leaking or scaled up after decades. Also check the cylinder head gasket, the injection pump and the condition of the sheet-metal parts, since spare parts for this early three-cylinder range are barely available new and usually have to be sourced second-hand or remanufactured.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Deutz F3M 417, Deutz (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 50 hp (36.6 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,350 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 5,768 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,650 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,930 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,880 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,200 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 290 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,550 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 5/1-Getriebecorrect |
| Front tyres | 6.00-20 eHDcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 12.75-28 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 110 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 3750 (?)correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 10.3 kW/t (37 kW / 3.5 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 417 have?
The Deutz F3M 417 delivers 50 hp.
How much does the Deutz F3M 417 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,550 kg.
What engine does the Deutz F3M 417 have?
3 cylinders, 5,768 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Deutz F3M 417 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Deutz F3M 417?
3,650 mm × 1,930 mm × 1,880 mm.
When was the Deutz F3M 417 built?
Production years: 1942–1952.
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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