Hanomag R 228
Built: 1957–1962 · Series: Other models
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Hanomag R 228: water-cooled two-cylinder diesel tractor, 1,021 cc, 24 hp, or 18 kW, and 1,550 kg weight, built 1957 to 1962
Hanomag, the Hannoversche Maschinenbau AG, was a German vehicle and machinery manufacturer based in Hanover and ranked among the significant tractor makers of the post-war years. The R 228 was built from 1957 to 1962.
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The R 228 is powered by a water-cooled two-cylinder diesel engine of 1,021 cc, producing 24 hp, or 18 kW, at 2,200 rpm. At a weight of 1,550 kg, a length of 3,100 mm, a height of 1,790 mm and a width of 1,600 mm, with a wheelbase of 1,960 mm, the machine reaches a top speed of 19.5 km/h.
A two-cylinder diesel engine of around a litre and 18 kW belonged, in the late 1950s, to the lower mid-range of field tractors, built for tillage on medium-sized land, trailer work and driving implements through the power take-off. The comparatively long 3,100 mm length combined with a moderate weight points to a design geared towards good accessibility and visibility when working with mounted implements.
When buying an R 228 secondhand, the condition of the injection pump and injectors of the two-cylinder diesel, and the radiator and water pump of the water-cooled engine, matter most. Also worth checking are wear in the clutch and gearbox and the brakes, along with the condition of the wheels and tyres after so many years of use; spare parts for this older Hanomag series are usually still available through specialist tractor parts dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Hanomag R 228
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 24 hp (18 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 1,021 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,100 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,600 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,790 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,960 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,550 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | 6/2-Getriebecorrect |
|---|---|
| Front tyres | 4, 5/5-16correct |
| Rear tyres | 9-32, 8-36, 9-36, 10-28correct |
| Top speed | 19.5 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | frame constructioncorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 11.6 kW/t (18 kW / 1.6 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 11% 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 R 228 have?
The Hanomag R 228 delivers 24 hp.
How much does the Hanomag R 228 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,550 kg.
What engine does the Hanomag R 228 have?
2 cylinders, 1,021 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Hanomag R 228 go?
Top speed is 19.5 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Hanomag R 228?
3,100 mm × 1,600 mm × 1,790 mm.
When was the Hanomag R 228 built?
Production years: 1957–1962.
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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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