Güldner A 2 L (Tessin)
Built: 1959–1962 · Series: Europa-Reihe
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Güldner Europa Series – Models Named After European Regions, 1958 to 1965: two- and four-cylinder engines with 11 to 24.9 kW (15 to 25 hp), 885 to 1,767 cm³ displacement
The Europa series was a group of compact Güldner models from 1958 to 1965 whose type designations were paired with the names of European regions, such as Spessart, Tessin or Burgund. Output of the recorded models ranges from 11 to 24.9 kW, with models rated in horsepower from 15 to 25 hp, using two- and four-cylinder engines with displacement from 885 to 1,767 cm³.
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Recorded operating weight runs from 890 to 1,650 kg, wheelbase from 1,306 to 2,000 mm, and top speed of the listed models spans 18.1 to 20 km/h.
Naming models after European regions was a marketing concept by Güldner that visually and nominally distinguished them from the technically related A series. For used examples, check the exact type designation, as individual variants such as the A 3 K and A 3 KA differ in detail.
Güldner offered a choice of air or water cooling in parts of the Europa range; the air-cooled version was simpler and less sensitive to cold, the water-cooled one quieter and better suited to sustained load. With output from 11 kW, the range sat at the boundary between the three-point category 0 intended for very small tractors and category I under ISO 730. The PTO in this power class usually ran single-speed at 540 rpm. Parts for the now-discontinued Güldner tractor brand are today found mainly through specialist vintage-machinery dealers and collector fairs.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Güldner Europa-Reihe
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 20 hp (14.6 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 1,305 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,080 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,520 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,385 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,850 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 360 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,340 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | (2V+1R)x4correct |
| Front tyres | 4.50-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 10-28 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 740correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 10.9 kW/t (15 kW / 1.3 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 7% 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 Güldner A 2 L (Tessin) have?
The Güldner A 2 L (Tessin) delivers 20 hp.
How much does the Güldner A 2 L (Tessin) weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,340 kg.
What engine does the Güldner A 2 L (Tessin) have?
2 cylinders, 1,305 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Güldner A 2 L (Tessin) go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Güldner A 2 L (Tessin)?
3,080 mm × 1,520 mm × 1,385 mm.
When was the Güldner A 2 L (Tessin) built?
Production years: 1959–1962.
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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