Kramer KL 400
Built: 12/1960–7/1967 · Series: KL-Reihe
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Kramer KL: the broad core programme of the 50s and 60s – one- to four-cylinder engines with 8 to 30.7 kW (14 to 52 hp), 763 to 3,402 cm³ displacement, air-cooled
The KL series formed Kramer's core programme for roughly two decades, sitting between the light KB models and the larger series, and was steadily expanded with more powerful models over that time.
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The register lists 20 live models, from the KL 150 Schmalspur to the KL 550, built between the early 1950s and around 1970. Output ranges from 8 to 30.7 kW, or 14 to 52 hp, weight from 870 to 2,600 kg, displacement from 763 to 3,402 cm3, across one- to four-cylinder engines.
With narrow-track variants such as the KL 150 and KL 200, the series also covered specialty-crop farms, while the stronger KL 550 models already approached the power class of full-size field tractors.
As one of Kramer's most widely built series overall, the KL range shaped the company's image in the years before its definitive switch to construction machinery in 1973.
With output up to 30.7 kW, the KL series sat mostly within three-point category 0, already reaching category I under ISO 730 at its upper end; the PTO usually ran single-speed at 540 rpm. The same applies to the KL series: since Kramer fully stopped tractor building in 1973, original parts are scarce today and mainly sourced through specialist vintage-machinery dealers. The wide variety of models within the series further complicates clear parts identification.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Kramer KL-Reihe
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 38 hp (27.8 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,300 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,552 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,150 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,590 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,600 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,960 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 400 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,790 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 10/2-Getriebecorrect |
| Forward gears | 10correct |
| Reverse gears | 2correct |
| Front tyres | 6.00-16correct |
| Rear tyres | 10-28correct |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 42 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 2,269correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat Icorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 15.5 kW/t (28 kW / 1.8 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 23% 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 Kramer KL 400 have?
The Kramer KL 400 delivers 38 hp.
How much does the Kramer KL 400 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,790 kg.
What engine does the Kramer KL 400 have?
3 cylinders, 2,552 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Kramer KL 400 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Kramer KL 400?
3,150 mm × 1,590 mm × 1,600 mm.
When was the Kramer KL 400 built?
Production years: 12/1960–7/1967.
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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Other models in this series
KL 150 Schmalspur
KL 200
KL 200 Schmalspur
KL 220 Schmalspur
KL 300
KL 350
KL 350 H
KL 350 O
KL 360
KL 450
KL 550
KL 600
Sources: [1]
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