Gutbrod 1017
Built: 1968–1977 · Series: 1017 und 1017A
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Gutbrod 1017: air-cooled single-cylinder petrol compact tractor, 258 cc, 5.1 kW, 275 kg weight and a top speed of 6 km/h, built 1968 to 1977
Gutbrod was a German maker that, after ending its own car production in the 1950s, switched to garden and compact tractors and powered equipment for commercial horticulture. The 1017 was one of the smaller models in this range.
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The 1017 is powered by an air-cooled single-cylinder petrol engine of 258 cc, producing 7 hp, or 5.1 kW, at 3,600 rpm. At a weight of 275 kg, a length of 1,690 mm, a height of 1,000 mm and a width of 800 mm, with a wheelbase of 1,220 mm, it is a very light compact tractor with a top speed of 6 km/h.
Such a light single-cylinder compact tractor with a low top speed was built for commercial horticulture, smaller plots and running simple trailers and mounted implements, not for road transport. Air cooling kept the engine low-maintenance and did away with a radiator and coolant as potential weak points.
When buying a Gutbrod 1017 secondhand, the condition of the cooling fins on the cylinder and of the cooling fan matters most, since dirt there leads to overheating. Also worth checking are the clutch and gearbox for wear, and the frame and sheet-metal parts for rust; spare parts for this common Gutbrod series are still comparatively well available through specialist suppliers and Gutbrod collector clubs, which keep stocks of wear parts for the brand's small tractors.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Gutbrod 1017
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | petrolcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 7 hp (5.1 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 3,600 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 1correct |
| Displacement | 258 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 1,690 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 800 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,000 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,220 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 280 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 275 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 3V + 1Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 3correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Front tyres | 4 x 8correct |
| Rear tyres | 6, 5 x 12correct |
| Top speed | 6 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 18.5 kW/t (5 kW / 0.3 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 Gutbrod 1017 have?
The Gutbrod 1017 delivers 7 hp.
How much does the Gutbrod 1017 weigh?
The unladen weight is 275 kg.
What engine does the Gutbrod 1017 have?
1 cylinders, 258 cm³ displacement, Benzin.
How fast does the Gutbrod 1017 go?
Top speed is 6 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Gutbrod 1017?
1,690 mm × 800 mm × 1,000 mm.
When was the Gutbrod 1017 built?
Production years: 1968–1977.
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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