Linder M 948 (a)
Built: 1996–2001 · Series: M 900er-Baureihe
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Linder M 900 series – the M 948 (a): a three-cylinder diesel producing 35.3 kW, diesel/RME compatibility and a 2,360 kg weight as a compact yard tractor from the 1990s
A compact three-cylinder tractor such as the M 948 (a) belongs to the widely used class of medium-sized yard and general-purpose tractors built in the 1990s for medium-sized holdings: strong enough for soil cultivation and PTO work, yet still manoeuvrable enough for tight yard entrances.
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The M 948 (a) is fitted with a water-cooled three-cylinder diesel engine of 2,701 cm3 displacement, designed to run on either diesel or RME, producing 35.3 kW, or 48 hp, at 2,250 rpm. The machine weighs 2,360 kg, reaches 30 km/h, and measures 3,530 mm in length, 1,890 mm in width and 2,330 mm in height on a 2,117 mm wheelbase.
RME, rapeseed methyl ester, was the common biodiesel fuel on European farms in the 1990s, and an engine explicitly approved for RME could run on locally produced fuel rather than fossil diesel alone. At a built-in top speed of 30 km/h, the machine stays well below the 60 km/h ceiling of the German T licence class.
When buying a used engine approved for RME, checking the seals and rubber lines in the fuel system matters, since RME can attack older elastomers not designed for it, though the risk is lower on an engine explicitly cleared for it. Corrosion on the radiator frame, play in the steering, and the condition of the PTO clutch and gearbox all belong on the same checklist for a machine of this age.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells M 948 (a)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | Diesel/RMEcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 48 hp (35.3 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,250 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,701 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,530 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,890 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,330 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,117 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 410 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,360 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear- and four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 16V/8R or 32V/16Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 7.50-16 ASF (A: 10.5-20 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 14.9-28 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 15 kW/t (35 kW / 2.4 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 32% 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 Linder M 948 (a) have?
The Linder M 948 (a) delivers 48 hp.
How much does the Linder M 948 (a) weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,360 kg.
What engine does the Linder M 948 (a) have?
3 cylinders, 2,701 cm³ displacement, Diesel/RME.
How fast does the Linder M 948 (a) go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Linder M 948 (a)?
3,530 mm × 1,890 mm × 2,330 mm.
When was the Linder M 948 (a) built?
Production years: 1996–2001.
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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