Kramer Pionier
Built: 7/1959–8/1961 · Series: Pionier
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Kramer Pionier – the company's first post-war tractors from Überlingen on Lake Constance: Pionier, Pionier S and Pionier-S Schmalspur with single-cylinder diesels, 8.1 to 10.2 kW, 567 to 851 cm³ displacement
With the Pionier range, Kramer of Überlingen on Lake Constance entered the building of small farm tractors in the post-war years; the name Pionier stood programmatically for the company's fresh start after the Second World War. Alongside the standard Pionier there was the reinforced Pionier S and the narrow-track Pionier-S Schmalspur with a reduced wheel width for work between tight rows of trees and vines.
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The register lists here 3 versions with 8.1 to 10.2 kW output at 2,300 to 2,800 rpm, from single-cylinder diesels of 567 to 851 cm³. Unladen weights range from 700 to 1,090 kg, with a uniform length of 2,600 mm, widths from 1,120 to 1,500 mm and a uniform height of 1,480 mm; all three models run on diesel.
The Pionier range targeted smaller farms and specialist crops that called for manoeuvrable, narrow tractors; it stood at the start of Kramer's tractor production, from which the KA range and further lines later descended before the company turned to building loaders.
On a used purchase of these early single-cylinder diesels, the condition of piston and cylinder liner counts, the injector and feed pump, the clutch and the simple gearbox, and rust on sheet-metal parts and steering knuckles; on the narrow-track version in particular it is worth checking the narrower axles and rims for wear. Parts now run mainly through vintage-tractor specialists.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Kramer Pionier, Kramer-Werke (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 10 hp (8.1 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,800 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 1correct |
| Displacement | 567 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,600 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,500 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,480 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,650 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 380 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 700 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 6/1-Getriebecorrect |
| Forward gears | 5correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Front tyres | 4.50-15 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 6-24 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 20 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 7correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 11.6 kW/t (8 kW / 0.7 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 1% 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 Pionier have?
The Kramer Pionier delivers 10 hp.
How much does the Kramer Pionier weigh?
The unladen weight is 700 kg.
What engine does the Kramer Pionier have?
1 cylinders, 567 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Kramer Pionier go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Kramer Pionier?
2,600 mm × 1,500 mm × 1,480 mm.
When was the Kramer Pionier built?
Production years: 7/1959–8/1961.
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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