Hanomag RL 20
Built: 1937–1942 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1937
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Hanomag – other models: collective page of German tractors outside the named ranges, from the R types through Granit, Brillant and Perfekt to the articulated Combitrac, 8.8 to 63 kW
This page gathers the Hanomag tractors the register could not assign to a named range, from the early pre-war R types to the post-war Granit, Brillant, Perfekt and Robust ranges and the articulated Combitrac models. Hanomag, the Hannoversche Maschinenbau AG, sold its farm-equipment division to Massey-Ferguson in 1971 and ended tractor production afterwards. The R types such as the R16, R22 or R40 carry roughly their power in hp in the number, while Combitrac models such as the C218 and R440 Combitrac are articulated four-wheel-drive tractors for use in vineyards and orchards.
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The register lists here 56 versions with 8.8 to 63 kW from one- to six-cylinder engines of 511 to 5,702 cm³, unladen weights of 800 to 3,750 kg, lengths of 2,340 to 3,990 mm, widths of 1,480 to 2,110 mm and heights of 1,450 to 2,390 mm; torque ranges from 117 to 265 Nm at rated speeds of 1,100 to 2,600 rpm. Most models run on diesel, a few early types on crude oil, and the R40 Holzgas on a wartime wood-gas unit.
In the 1950s and 1960s Hanomag was among the significant German tractor makers alongside Fendt, Deutz and Eicher, focused on mid-sized yard and field tractors as well as the specialised articulated Combitrac for special crops.
When buying used, on the older R types the cooling system, injection pump and gearbox condition matter, on the Combitrac models additionally the articulation joint and four-wheel-drive bearings; parts are now only found through Hanomag specialists and reproduction-parts makers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Hanomag (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 19.8 hp (14 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 1,911 cm³correct |
| Bore | 80 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 95 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,010 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,635 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,800 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,935 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 270 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,615 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4V/1Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 4correct |
| Front tyres | 6.50-20correct |
| Rear tyres | 6.50-20correct |
| Top speed | 24 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 35 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Plant | Germanycorrect |
|---|---|
| Construction | frame constructioncorrect |
| Units built | 4,320correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 8.7 kW/t (14 kW / 1.6 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 6% 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 RL 20 have?
The Hanomag RL 20 delivers 19.8 hp.
How much does the Hanomag RL 20 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,615 kg.
What engine does the Hanomag RL 20 have?
4 cylinders, 1,911 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Hanomag RL 20 go?
Top speed is 24 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Hanomag RL 20?
3,010 mm × 1,635 mm × 1,800 mm.
When was the Hanomag RL 20 built?
Production years: 1937–1942.
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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Other models in this series
36/40 Industrial
AGR 38
Brillant 601L
Brillant 701
C 218 Combitrac
C 224 Combitrac
Granit R 332
Greif C 115
Perfekt 301
Perfekt 401
R 40 G
R 40 Holzgas
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