Fritz Buchholz 1 und 2
Built: 1949–1950 · Series: FBL
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Fritz Buchholz FBL 1 and 2: air-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke compact tractor, 277 cc, 4.8 kW and 670 kg weight, built 1949 to 1950
The FBL 1 and 2 belongs to the class of simple compact tractors built in small German agricultural-machinery workshops immediately after the Second World War, giving farmers with little capital a motorised alternative to a horse team. Machines of this kind relied on simple, robust drive technology, similar to that known from small engines and motorcycles of the period.
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The FBL 1 and 2 is powered by an air-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke engine of 277 cc, running on a fuel-oil mixture at a ratio of 1:20, producing 6.5 hp, or 4.8 kW, at 3,000 rpm. At a weight of 670 kg, a length of 2,700 mm, a height of 1,300 mm and a width of 1,450 mm, it is a very light compact tractor whose top speed of 6 km/h is entirely suited to field and yard work.
At this top speed, the FBL sits far below the limits of today's L and T driving-licence categories and was intended for use on the owner's own land or adjoining fields, not for travel over longer distances. The two-stroke engine with mixture lubrication was a simple, low-maintenance solution with no separate oil circuit, but it required the mixing ratio to be kept precisely, so as not to damage the engine through lack of lubrication.
When buying such an old and rare machine secondhand, the condition of the cylinder and piston matters most, since years of an incorrect mixing ratio lead to increased wear. Also worth checking are the clutch and drivetrain for play and the frame and sheet-metal parts for corrosion; spare parts for such a small and rare maker are today practically only available through collector and vintage-vehicle circles.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Fritz Buchholz FBL 1 und 2
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | Gemisch 1:20correct |
|---|---|
| Power | 6.5 hp (4.8 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 3,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 1correct |
| Displacement | 277 cm³correct |
| Bore | 71 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 70 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,700 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,450 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,300 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 280 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 670 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | front-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 3/0correct |
| Front tyres | 6, 5-20 ALcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 5.00-16correct |
| Top speed | 6 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | Einachser mit gelenktem Hinterradcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 7.2 kW/t (5 kW / 0.7 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 0% 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 Fritz Buchholz 1 und 2 have?
The Fritz Buchholz 1 und 2 delivers 6.5 hp.
How much does the Fritz Buchholz 1 und 2 weigh?
The unladen weight is 670 kg.
What engine does the Fritz Buchholz 1 und 2 have?
1 cylinders, 277 cm³ displacement, Gemisch 1:20.
How fast does the Fritz Buchholz 1 und 2 go?
Top speed is 6 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Fritz Buchholz 1 und 2?
2,700 mm × 1,450 mm × 1,300 mm.
When was the Fritz Buchholz 1 und 2 built?
Production years: 1949–1950.
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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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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