MAN 4T1
Built: 1959–1960 · Series: T
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MAN 4T1 (T series): four-cylinder diesel engine of 3,927 cc, rated at 60 hp (43.9 kW) at 1,900 rpm, water-cooled, the heavier model from MAN's short-lived tractor range of the late 1950s
Alongside lorries, buses and industrial engines, MAN ran its own short-lived line of agricultural tractors in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The 4T1 formed the heavier version within that range, next to the lighter P-series models, and was aimed at holdings needing greater pulling power.
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The 4T1 is driven by a water-cooled four-cylinder diesel engine of 3,927 cc displacement, rated at 60 hp (43.9 kW) at 1,900 rpm. Unladen weight is 3,360 kg, wheelbase 2,275 mm, width 1,970 mm and height 1,940 mm, at a length of 3,680 mm. Its design top speed is 22 km/h.
The large displacement at a comparatively low 1,900 rpm points to an engine tuned for pulling power rather than revs, as needed for ploughing and cultivating on heavier soils. At just under 3.4 tonnes unladen and 60 hp, the 4T1 sits in the upper middle class of tractors of its time.
On a surviving 4T1, check the cooling system for scale and corrosion after decades of use, the clutch for wear given the high pulling loads, and the rear axle for leaks at the differential seals. Parts for the engine and gearbox are best sourced through specialists in historic MAN farm machinery, while sheet metal and attachment parts usually require custom work. It is also worth checking the exhaust manifold and fuel lines for corrosion and confirming that the power take-off engages smoothly across its full range.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells MAN 4T1
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 60 hp (43.9 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,900 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 3,927 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,680 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,970 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,940 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,275 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 415 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,360 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 7/1-Getriebecorrect |
| Front tyres | 8.00-20 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 15-30 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 22 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 75 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 9correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 13.1 kW/t (44 kW / 3.4 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 41% 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 4T1 have?
The MAN 4T1 delivers 60 hp.
How much does the MAN 4T1 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,360 kg.
What engine does the MAN 4T1 have?
4 cylinders, 3,927 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the MAN 4T1 go?
Top speed is 22 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the MAN 4T1?
3,680 mm × 1,970 mm × 1,940 mm.
When was the MAN 4T1 built?
Production years: 1959–1960.
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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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