Hürlimann D-500
Built: 1947–1956 · Series: D-Reihe
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Hürlimann D Series – Swiss Diesel Tractors From the 1940s to the 1970s: two- to six-cylinder engines with 20.6 to 106.6 kW (28 to 145 hp), 2,360 to 9,186 cm³ displacement
The D designation covered the diesel tractors built by the Swiss manufacturer Hürlimann in Wil from the late 1940s to the mid-1970s – from the D-400 (production starting 1946) through the D-100 and D-200 families to the D-550 Hydrostat of 1974. That long span explains the wide range of register data: output from 20.6 to 106.6 kW, models rated in horsepower from 28 to 145 hp, and cylinder counts from two to six.
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Recorded operating weight runs from 1,480 to 6,350 kg, displacement from 2,360 to 9,186 cm³, and wheelbase from 1,636 to 3,000 mm. Top speed of the listed models spans 20 to 45 km/h, reflecting the long technical development from early post-war designs to later Synchromatic gearboxes.
Hürlimann was an independent Swiss builder before the company became part of the Italian SAME group. For collectors and buyers of historic D-series tractors, the exact model designation matters most, since engine, gearbox and drive type vary considerably within the series.
Across the three decades of this series, mounting technology also changed: early D models used a category I three-point hitch, the more powerful later types already category II under ISO 730, and the PTO moved from the single-speed 540 standard to a two-speed version with 540 and 1,000 rpm. Parts for early D models are today mainly available through specialist Hürlimann and SAME dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Hürlimann D-Reihe, Hürlimann
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 65 hp (47.8 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,600 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 5,517 cm³correct |
| Bore | 112 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 140 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 18correct |
| Injection pressure | 180 barcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,250 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,750 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,150 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,030 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 5V/1Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 5correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Front tyres | 6.00 x 20"correct |
| Rear tyres | 13.00 x 24"correct |
| Top speed | 45 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 50 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Units built | 65correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 13.7 kW/t (48 kW / 3.5 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 44% 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 Hürlimann D-500 have?
The Hürlimann D-500 delivers 65 hp.
How much does the Hürlimann D-500 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,500 kg.
What engine does the Hürlimann D-500 have?
4 cylinders, 5,517 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Hürlimann D-500 go?
Top speed is 45 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Hürlimann D-500?
3,250 mm × 1,750 mm × 2,150 mm.
When was the Hürlimann D-500 built?
Production years: 1947–1956.
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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