Gutbrod 4250
Built: 1900s · Series: 4000
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Gutbrod 4250: three-cylinder diesel tractor from the 4000 series, 1,218 cc, 19 kW, 860 kg weight and a 1,295 mm wheelbase, top speed 20 km/h
Gutbrod was a German maker that, after ending car production in the 1950s, switched to garden and compact tractors and powered equipment for commercial horticulture, alongside lawnmowers and rotary tillers. The 4000 series belonged to the somewhat larger tractors in this range, which also includes the 4250.
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The 4250 is powered by a three-cylinder diesel engine of 1,218 cc, producing 26 hp, or 19 kW. At a weight of 860 kg, a length of 2,255 mm, a height of 1,280 mm and a width of 1,045 mm, with a wheelbase of 1,295 mm, the machine reaches a top speed of 20 km/h.
A three-cylinder diesel engine of over 1.2 litres combined with a comparatively low weight marks out a compact tractor that is powerful for its size, suited to tillage with lighter to medium implements, mowing work and driving a power take-off at the standard speeds of 540 or 1,000 rpm. Machines of this kind were mainly used on smaller and medium-sized farms whose fields were too small or too irregular for large standard tractors.
When buying a Gutbrod 4250 secondhand, the condition of the diesel engine's injection pump and injectors, and the clutch and gearbox for wear, matter most. Also worth checking are the frame and axles for rust, the brakes, and the condition of the power-take-off coupling for mounted implements; spare parts for this Gutbrod series are available through specialist suppliers and Gutbrod collector circles.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Gutbrod 4250
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 26 hp (19 kW)correct |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 1,218 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,255 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,045 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,280 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,295 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 300 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 860 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 9/3-Getriebecorrect |
| Forward gears | 9correct |
| Reverse gears | 3correct |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
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Other data
| PTO speed | 540/800 rpmcorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 22.1 kW/t (19 kW / 0.9 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 13% 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 4250 have?
The Gutbrod 4250 delivers 26 hp.
How much does the Gutbrod 4250 weigh?
The unladen weight is 860 kg.
What engine does the Gutbrod 4250 have?
3 cylinders, 1,218 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Gutbrod 4250 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Gutbrod 4250?
2,255 mm × 1,045 mm × 1,280 mm.
When was the Gutbrod 4250 built?
Production years: 19??.
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.
- 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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