Normag C 10
Built: 1952–1954 · Series: C
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Normag C 10: single-cylinder diesel tractor with evaporative cooling, 7.3 kW output, built in Zorge in the Harz between 1952 and 1954
Normag was a German tractor manufacturer based in Zorge in the Harz mountains, building small and medium tractors for agriculture in the 1950s.
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The C 10 is powered by a single-cylinder diesel engine of 758 cc with evaporative cooling, delivering 7.3 kW at 1,750 rpm, roughly 10 hp. At an unladen weight of 840 kg, a length of 2,190 mm, a height of 1,280 mm and a wheelbase of 1,400 mm, the machine has a design top speed of 14.8 km/h.
Evaporative cooling dispenses with a water pump and radiator, letting excess heat escape through boiling water in an open tank, a simple and low-maintenance system common on small single-cylinder diesels of the period. The modest output of around 7 kW from a single cylinder was typical of the immediate post-war years, when scarce materials favoured simple, rugged designs; the C 10 was built for tillage and transport on smaller farms.
When buying a used single-cylinder tractor with evaporative cooling, check the water tank for leaks and the cooling lines for rust, since the system overheats quickly if water runs low. The condition of the injection pump, the clutch and the drive belts for auxiliary units after decades of use is equally important. It is also worth inspecting the fuel tank and fuel lines for corrosion, and checking that the flywheel starting handle and its dogs are not worn smooth.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Normag C 10, Normag (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 10 hp (7.3 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,750 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 1correct |
| Displacement | 758 cm³correct |
| Cooling | evaporative coolingcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,190 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,550 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,280 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,400 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 430 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 840 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 5/2-manual gearbox gearboxcorrect |
| Forward gears | 5correct |
| Reverse gears | 2correct |
| Front tyres | 4.00-16correct |
| Rear tyres | 7-24correct |
| Top speed | 14.8 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | frame constructioncorrect |
|---|
Other data
| PTO speed | 540 rpmcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 8.7 kW/t (7 kW / 0.8 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 Normag C 10 have?
The Normag C 10 delivers 10 hp.
How much does the Normag C 10 weigh?
The unladen weight is 840 kg.
What engine does the Normag C 10 have?
1 cylinders, 758 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Normag C 10 go?
Top speed is 14.8 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Normag C 10?
2,190 mm × 1,550 mm × 1,280 mm.
When was the Normag C 10 built?
Production years: 1952–1954.
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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