Maschinenfabrik Schilter & Co 1000
Built: 1966–1977 · Series: TR
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Schilter 1000 (TR series): air-cooled single- or twin-cylinder engine of 450 cc displacement, rated at 10 hp, a small transporter from the Swiss manufacturer for mountain farms, built between 1966 and 1977
Maschinenfabrik Schilter & Co is a Swiss manufacturer known for small, off-road transporters and tractors for mountain farming, where narrow paths and steep slopes rule out larger machines. The 1000, from the TR series, was built between 1966 and 1977 and offered with either a petrol or a diesel engine.
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The 1000 is driven by an air-cooled single- or twin-cylinder engine of 450 cc displacement, rated at 10 hp. Unladen weight starts at 665 kg, wheelbase is 2,200 mm, width 1,340 mm and length 3,480 mm, at a height of 1,200 mm. Top speed is 22 km/h.
With its low weight from 665 kg and the choice between petrol and diesel engines, the 1000 was aimed at mountain farms needing a light, nimble transporter for hay, timber and goods on steep, difficult ground, where heavier wheeled tractors reach their limits. Air cooling kept the machine free of frost-protection and coolant-leak worries in alpine use.
When buying a used Schilter 1000, check the engine for compression and oil consumption depending on the fuel variant, the brakes and steering given the work on steep slopes, and the chassis for distortion after decades of off-road use. Parts are supplied by workshops specialising in Swiss mountain and municipal machinery. It is also worth checking the towing hitch and load platform for wear, since this transporter was regularly used to haul loaded trailers on steep tracks.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Schilter 1000
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | Benzin/Dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 10 hpcorrect |
| Cylinders | 1-2correct |
| Displacement | 450 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,480 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,340 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,200 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,200 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 665 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 6 Vorwärts, 2 Rückwärtscorrect |
| Front tyres | 5, 00x12correct |
| Rear tyres | 5, 00x12correct |
| Top speed | 22 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | geschweisster Chassisrahmen, Fahrestand mit mittig angebrachter Lenksäule, Hintecorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | ca. 1600 mit Prototypcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 11.1 kW/t (7 kW / 0.7 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 1% 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 Maschinenfabrik Schilter & Co 1000 have?
The Maschinenfabrik Schilter & Co 1000 delivers 10 hp.
How much does the Maschinenfabrik Schilter & Co 1000 weigh?
The unladen weight is 665 kg.
What engine does the Maschinenfabrik Schilter & Co 1000 have?
1-2 cylinders, 450 cm³ displacement, Benzin/Diesel.
How fast does the Maschinenfabrik Schilter & Co 1000 go?
Top speed is 22 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Maschinenfabrik Schilter & Co 1000?
3,480 mm × 1,340 mm × 1,200 mm.
When was the Maschinenfabrik Schilter & Co 1000 built?
Production years: 1966–1977.
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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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · How we check the data
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