Lindner HL14
Built: 1954–1957 · Series: Bauernfreund
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Lindner Bauernfreund – the HL14: an air-cooled two-cylinder diesel producing 10.3 kW with a 963 kg unladen weight as one of Lindner's early light yard tractors from 1954 to 1957
Lindner is an Austrian tractor manufacturer based in Kundl in Tyrol. The name "Bauernfreund", translating as "farmer's friend", marked one of Lindner's early, simple series for smaller holdings, which includes the HL14, built from 1954 to 1957.
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The HL14 carries an air-cooled two-cylinder diesel engine of 1,020 cm3 displacement, producing 10.3 kW, or 14 hp, at 2,400 rpm. The machine weighs only 963 kg, reaches 20.2 km/h, and measures 2,405 mm in length, 1,460 mm in width and 1,430 mm in height on a 1,525 mm wheelbase.
Air cooling dispenses with a radiator, water pump and antifreeze, making the engine simpler to build and more reliable in the harsh Tyrolean mountain climate, including in frost. The low weight of 963 kg reduces ground pressure on the steep hillsides and grassland common in alpine regions compared with heavier standard tractors.
For such an old, light tractor, checking the cylinder's cooling fins for cracks and corrosion matters, since the machine will often have stood outdoors on hillsides for decades. The frame and axles deserve particular attention for deformation given the typical use on uneven, steep ground, along with the general spare parts situation for a series that has not been produced for decades and the condition of the wheel bearings and steering linkage after long hillside service.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells HL14
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 14 hp (10.3 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,400 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 1,020 cm³correct |
| Compression ratio | 18correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,405 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,460 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,430 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,525 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 963 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | A-5/5correct |
| Forward gears | 5correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Front tyres | 4, 00-15ALcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 8, 00-24ALcorrect |
| Top speed | 20.2 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | V - Motorcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 10.7 kW/t (10 kW / 1 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 3% 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 Lindner HL14 have?
The Lindner HL14 delivers 14 hp.
How much does the Lindner HL14 weigh?
The unladen weight is 963 kg.
What engine does the Lindner HL14 have?
2 cylinders, 1,020 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Lindner HL14 go?
Top speed is 20.2 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Lindner HL14?
2,405 mm × 1,460 mm × 1,430 mm.
When was the Lindner HL14 built?
Production years: 1954–1957.
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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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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