Framo Chassis V901
Built: 1954 · Series: Other models
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Framo V901 – East German chassis with three-cylinder two-stroke engine: 900cc displacement, 660kg payload, 2,770mm wheelbase, 1,700mm width, model year 1954
Framo was a German manufacturer of small commercial vehicles based in Hainichen/Frankenberg in Saxony, building light vans and three-wheelers before and in the first years after the Second World War; production in East Germany was later continued under the name Barkas. The V901 chassis from 1954 dates from this period.
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The three-cylinder engine has a displacement of 900cc, a two-stroke drivetrain typical of Framo in these production years. With a gross vehicle weight of 1,700kg and an unladen weight of 1,040kg, a payload of 660kg remains. A wheelbase of 2,770mm combined with a width of 1,700mm on four wheels gives a compact, light chassis.
A three-cylinder two-stroke engine of 900cc was, in the early 1950s, a typical, simple and light drivetrain solution for small German commercial vehicles. With a gross vehicle weight of 1,700kg, the vehicle sits well below the later EU limit of 3,500kg for category N1 and was designed for light distribution transport of that period.
When preserving or acquiring a Framo chassis of this age, the condition of the two-stroke engine, particularly the pistons and bearings, matters most, along with the originality of the carburettor and intake system. The frame and axles should also be checked for corrosion, and the availability of spare parts, which for this East German brand is now mainly limited to specialists in historic commercial vehicles.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells V901
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 3correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 900 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,700 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,770 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,040 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,700 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Framo Chassis V901 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,040 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Framo Chassis V901?
1,700 kg.
What engine does the Framo Chassis V901 have?
3 cylinders, 900 cm³ displacement.
When was the Framo Chassis V901 built?
Production years: 1954.
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.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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