Klauder Büffel
Built: 1949–1953 · Series: Other models
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Klauder Büffel – single-cylinder diesel with evaporative cooling, 1.02-litre displacement, 12 hp and a weight of 1,050 kg, from the post-war era (1949–1953).
The Büffel belongs to the class of simple single-cylinder small tractors that many smaller manufacturers in central Europe built in the late 1940s and early 1950s to mechanise smallholder farms. It was made between 1949 and 1953.
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The single-cylinder diesel engine, with a displacement of 1,020 cm³, runs on evaporative cooling and delivers 12 hp, or 8.8 kW, at 1,300 to 1,500 rpm. At a weight of 1,050 kg, a wheelbase of 1,400 mm and a width of 1,500 mm, the Büffel, at 2,300 mm long and 1,200 mm tall, is very compactly built, with a top speed of 18 km/h.
Evaporative cooling was frequently used in simple single-cylinder diesels of this period because it needs no water pump or radiator, making it less prone to failure than a classic circulating cooling system. Small tractors of this design were built for small arable plots and grassland, where low weight and simple mechanics mattered more than high output or speed.
When buying a used Büffel, the condition of the water tank and steam pipe of the evaporative cooling system is critical, since leaks here quickly lead to engine damage. The clutch and gearbox should be checked for wear, and the wheel bearings and steering linkage for play after decades of use. Spare parts for this rare, sparsely surviving model can today practically only be obtained through specialist collectors.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Klauder Büffel
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 12 hp (8.8 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1300-1500 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 1correct |
| Displacement | 1,020 cm³correct |
| Cooling | evaporative coolingcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,300 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,500 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,200 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,400 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 310 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,050 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | (4V + 1R)correct |
| Front tyres | 5.25-16correct |
| Rear tyres | 8.00-20correct |
| Top speed | 18 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | frame constructioncorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 8.4 kW/t (9 kW / 1.1 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 2% 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 Klauder Büffel have?
The Klauder Büffel delivers 12 hp.
How much does the Klauder Büffel weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,050 kg.
What engine does the Klauder Büffel have?
1 cylinders, 1,020 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Klauder Büffel go?
Top speed is 18 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Klauder Büffel?
2,300 mm × 1,500 mm × 1,200 mm.
When was the Klauder Büffel built?
Production years: 1949–1953.
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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