Hanomag Granit 500/1/S
Built: 1966–1968 · Series: Granit
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Hanomag Granit – field tractors from Hanover of the 1950s: three-cylinder diesels at 2,099 to 2,356 cc, 28 to 35 kW (40 to 48 hp), types Granit 500, 500/1 and 501 (S/E)
Hanomag built the Granit range in the 1950s at its home site in Hanover; at the time the company was known alongside tractors also for trucks and construction machinery. The four recorded types Granit 500 (S), Granit 500/1/S, Granit 501 (S) and Granit 501 E (S) show the gradual development of the series; the S denoted a fast-gear version.
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The register lists 4 versions with 28 to 35 kW (40 to 48 hp) from consistently three-cylinders of 2,099 to 2,356 cc displacement at 2,300 to 2,600 rpm; torque ranges from 120 to 148 Nm. Unladen weights lie between 2,070 and 2,340 kg, lengths between 3,420 and 3,550 mm, widths between 1,580 and 1,765 mm, and heights between 1,540 and 1,730 mm.
The Granit tractors were aimed at medium arable farms during West Germany's post-war reconstruction of the 1950s and competed with similarly positioned brands such as Lanz, Fahr and Hürlimann, which at the time likewise offered three-cylinder diesels of this power class. The Hanomag brand was well known and well regarded in West Germany at the time, which supported sales of the Granit tractors through an extensive dealer network.
On a used purchase of such a Hanomag classic, check the condition and tightness of the three-cylinder diesel, wear on the clutch and mechanical gearbox, and corrosion on sheet metal and the frame; parts are now only available through specialists and tractor exchanges.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Hanomag Granit
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 40 hp (29 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,400 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,099 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,420 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,580 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,540 mm (to seat)correct |
| Wheelbase | 2,035 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,100 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | 9/3-Getriebecorrect |
|---|---|
| Front tyres | 5-16, 5.5-16, 6-16, 7.5-16correct |
| Rear tyres | 9-32, 9-36, 10-28, 13-28correct |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 13.8 kW/t (29 kW / 2.1 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 24% 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 Hanomag Granit 500/1/S have?
The Hanomag Granit 500/1/S delivers 40 hp.
How much does the Hanomag Granit 500/1/S weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,100 kg.
What engine does the Hanomag Granit 500/1/S have?
3 cylinders, 2,099 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Hanomag Granit 500/1/S go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Hanomag Granit 500/1/S?
3,420 mm × 1,580 mm × 1,540 mm.
When was the Hanomag Granit 500/1/S built?
Production years: 1966–1968.
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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