Mercedes Benz Dieselschlepper OE
Built: 1928–1933 · Series: OE
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Mercedes-Benz OE: the Dieselschlepper OE was a single-cylinder diesel tractor built from 1928 to 1933 with a 3,433 cm³ engine, 24 hp (17.7 kW) at 800 rpm and a weight of 2,560 kg
The Mercedes-Benz name has covered commercial vehicles since the 1920s, at a time when the diesel engine was only beginning to displace petrol and paraffin drives in farm machinery. The Dieselschlepper OE, built between 1928 and 1933, belongs to that pioneering phase of diesel tractors.
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Its single-cylinder engine displaces 3,433 cm³ and produces 24 hp, or 17.7 kW, reaching its rated speed at just 800 rpm, with water cooling. With a top speed of only 6.2 km/h, the OE is a pure field machine, never intended for road travel. On a 1,700 mm wheelbase it weighs 2,560 kg, measuring 2,360 mm in length and 1,720 mm in width, a compact but heavy tractor for its era.
A slow-running single cylinder with large displacement per cylinder was typical of early diesel engines: the flywheel mass evened out the widely spaced firing pulses, and the design was robust and low-maintenance, but built purely for draught work in the field. It was never meant for road use in the modern sense.
A machine of this age is a collector's piece today. What matters is the condition of the cooling system and cylinder head, the integrity of the cast-iron chassis, and rust on load-bearing parts. Spares come almost exclusively from collector markets and custom remanufacture; there is no ongoing series supply for tractors of this vintage.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Dieselschlepper OE, Mercedes-Benz
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 24 hp (17.7 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 800 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 1correct |
| Displacement | 3,433 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,360 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,720 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,650 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,700 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,560 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 3/1-Differentialgetriebecorrect |
| Top speed | 6.2 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 45 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | ca. 380correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 6.9 kW/t (18 kW / 2.6 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 10% 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 Mercedes Benz Dieselschlepper OE have?
The Mercedes Benz Dieselschlepper OE delivers 24 hp.
How much does the Mercedes Benz Dieselschlepper OE weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,560 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes Benz Dieselschlepper OE have?
1 cylinders, 3,433 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Mercedes Benz Dieselschlepper OE go?
Top speed is 6.2 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes Benz Dieselschlepper OE?
2,360 mm × 1,720 mm × 1,650 mm.
When was the Mercedes Benz Dieselschlepper OE built?
Production years: 1928–1933.
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.
- 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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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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