Lindner S14
Built: 1948–1950 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1948
Lindner S14: early mountain tractor from Kundl in Tyrol, built between 1948 and 1950, single-cylinder diesel of 1,300 cm³ with evaporative cooling, 14 hp at 1,200 rpm
Lindner, based in Kundl in Tyrol, was among the first manufacturers to build small tractors for mountain farms again after the war. The S14 is one of these early models and was in the range from 1948 to 1950, in the first years of reconstruction, when domestically built farm machinery was in particularly high demand.
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The single-cylinder diesel engine of 1,300 cm³ displacement uses evaporative cooling and produces 14 hp, equivalent to 10 kW, at 1,200 rpm. Gross weight is 1,095 kg and top speed is 15 km/h, giving a power-to-weight figure of roughly 78.2 kg per hp. At 2,400 mm long, 1,380 mm wide and 1,600 mm high, the S14 is a small, tall-built single-cylinder tractor.
At 15 km/h the S14 falls into licence class L. The low engine speed of 1,200 rpm and the single-cylinder layout point to a deliberately simple, rugged design of the kind needed in the immediate post-war years, when spare parts were scarce, workshops few, and a tractor above all had to be reliable and easy to repair.
When buying such an old single-cylinder tractor, the condition of the evaporative cooling matters most, since it works without a pump and quickly loses effect if deposits build up in the cooling space. The cylinder should also be checked for wear, the sheet-metal parts for rust-through, the front-axle bearings inspected, and spare parts considered, which for this rare model now practically only come from collector circles.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells S14
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 14 hp (10 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,200 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 1correct |
| Displacement | 1,300 cm³correct |
| Cooling | Verdampfercorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,400 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,380 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,600 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,095 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4/1correct |
| Forward gears | 4correct |
| Front tyres | 5.00-16correct |
| Rear tyres | 8.00-20 ALcorrect |
| Top speed | 15 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | frame constructioncorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 9.1 kW/t (10 kW / 1.1 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 S14 have?
The Lindner S14 delivers 14 hp.
How much does the Lindner S14 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,095 kg.
What engine does the Lindner S14 have?
1 cylinders, 1,300 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Lindner S14 go?
Top speed is 15 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Lindner S14?
2,400 mm × 1,380 mm × 1,600 mm.
When was the Lindner S14 built?
Production years: 1948–1950.
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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