MAN 2F1
Built: 1958–1961 · Series: F
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MAN F – light 1950s agricultural diesels from Nuremberg: 2F1 and 2F1S with two-cylinder 885 cm³ engine, 9.5 to 10.2 kW, tractor production ended 1962
MAN built agricultural diesel tractors in Nuremberg during the 1950s, applying the same diesel-injection fundamentals used in MAN's truck and engine business; tractor production ended in 1962. The F series with the 2F1 and 2F1S models formed the light, two-cylinder class of the range, while the larger, four-cylinder types carried a different designation. Both models share the two-cylinder engine with 885 cm³ displacement.
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The register lists 2 versions here with 9.5 to 10.2 kW from the two-cylinder diesel engine, at speeds up to 2,300 revolutions per minute. Kerb weight is 840 kg, length 2,715 mm, width from 1,042 to 1,470 mm and height 1,450 mm.
MAN's agricultural diesels played only a minor role in the West German tractor market of the 1950s alongside established farm-machinery makers; with the end of its own tractor production in 1962, MAN withdrew entirely from the agricultural machinery business and focused on trucks and engines. The F series is accordingly among the rarer German post-war tractors.
When buying used, the small MAN diesels warrant checking the injection pump and nozzles above all, since spare parts from such a short production run are barely available new. Clutch, steering gear and the condition of the narrow tyres deserve attention; parts are sourced by specialist vintage workshops, usually through remanufacture or salvage from similar surviving examples.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: MAN F, MAN-Ackerdiesel (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine | 2-Zylinder-Dieselmotor, 885 cm³, 13 PS, 14 PScorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
| Power | 13 hp (9.5 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2000/2300 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 885 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,715 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,470 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,450 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,650 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 380 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 840 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 6/2-Getriebecorrect |
| Forward gears | 6correct |
| Reverse gears | 2correct |
| Front tyres | 4.00-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 8-24 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 19.5 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 6,041correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 11.3 kW/t (10 kW / 0.8 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 2% 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 MAN 2F1 have?
The MAN 2F1 delivers 13 hp.
How much does the MAN 2F1 weigh?
The unladen weight is 840 kg.
What engine does the MAN 2F1 have?
2 cylinders, 885 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the MAN 2F1 go?
Top speed is 19.5 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the MAN 2F1?
2,715 mm × 1,470 mm × 1,450 mm.
When was the MAN 2F1 built?
Production years: 1958–1961.
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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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