MAN 4S2
Built: 1957–1960 · Series: S
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MAN S – five agricultural diesels from the 2S1 to the 4S3 from the 1950s, four-cylinder engines of 3,200 to 3,927 cm³, 50 to 55 hp, 2,960 to 3,160 kg unladen weight
In the 1950s MAN built a series of agricultural diesel tractors under the MAN S designation before withdrawing from the tractor business. The register lists here five models from the 2S1 and 2S2 to the 4S1, 4S2 and 4S3, all with four-cylinder MAN diesel engines, including the D 0024 M 221 type.
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The register lists here five versions with 50 to 55 hp, displacements from 3,200 to 3,927 cm³, unladen weights from 2,960 to 3,160 kg and speeds from 1,900 to 2,400 rpm; length, width and height are given uniformly as 3,625, 1,970 and 1,940 mm.
In the 1950s several German industrial groups entered the fiercely competitive tractor market with their own agricultural diesels alongside established makers such as Deutz, Fendt and Eicher; MAN withdrew from the business again and focused on commercial vehicles and engines.
Surviving MAN S tractors count as rare collector's pieces; when buying, the condition of the injection pump and cooling system, engine tightness and completeness of attachments matter, since original spare parts are practically unobtainable from the manufacturer and have to be sourced through collector markets or new-made parts. The sale of the agricultural diesel division marked MAN's withdrawal from a market segment the group had occupied only briefly. The low production numbers of the MAN agricultural diesels also explain the rarity of surviving examples today compared with the large-volume manufacturers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: MAN S
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 50 hp (36.6 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,900 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 3,927 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,625 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,970 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,940 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,220 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 400 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,160 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 7/1-Getriebecorrect |
| Front tyres | 8.00-20 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 13-30 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 18.5 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 75 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 962correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 11.6 kW/t (37 kW / 3.2 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 34% 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 4S2 have?
The MAN 4S2 delivers 50 hp.
How much does the MAN 4S2 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,160 kg.
What engine does the MAN 4S2 have?
4 cylinders, 3,927 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the MAN 4S2 go?
Top speed is 18.5 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the MAN 4S2?
3,625 mm × 1,970 mm × 1,940 mm.
When was the MAN 4S2 built?
Production years: 1957–1960.
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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