Porsche Diesel 208
Built: 1957 · Series: Standard
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Porsche Diesel Standard range – Standard, N, T and Star tractors from 1956 to 1963, 18 to 22 kW, two-cylinder engines of 1,644 to 1,750 cm³, 25 to 30 hp
The Standard range was Porsche Diesel's core programme between 1956 and 1963 and, besides the plain Standard, covered several equipment lines: the N versions, the T version and the Star models as the upgraded variant. The register lists here, among others, the Standard N208, Standard N218, Standard T217, Standard AP218, Standard Star 219 and Standard Star 238 types, along with the Star 239.
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The register lists here 3 versions with 18.4 to 22.1 kW, or 25 to 30 hp, from two-cylinder engines of 1,644 to 1,750 cm³, unladen weights from 1,505 to 1,680 kg, lengths from 2,820 to 3,470 mm, widths from 1,530 to 1,568 mm, heights from 1,450 to 1,584 mm and speeds from 2,000 to 2,300 rpm.
As the brand's most widely built model programme, the Standard range shaped the image of Porsche Diesel on West German farms of the late 1950s and early 1960s and competed directly with Fendt, Eicher, Hanomag and Deutz; the Star versions marked the technically more elaborate variants within the programme.
On a used Standard, the condition of the air-cooled two-cylinder diesel engine, the tightness of the cooling fan and oil circuit, rust on the wings and sheet-metal panels, and the condition of the steering, brakes and electrics all count; given the many equipment variants, it is worth carefully matching the type plate and chassis number to the specific model designation before buying.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Porsche Diesel Standard-Baureihe
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 25 hp (18.4 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 1,644 cm³correct |
| Bore | 95 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 116 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,820 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,568 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,584 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,670 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 334 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,505 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 5V/1correct |
| Forward gears | 5correct |
| Front tyres | 5.00-16correct |
| Rear tyres | 10-28correct |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 46 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|---|
| Units built | 7,320correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 12.2 kW/t (18 kW / 1.5 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 12% 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 Porsche Diesel 208 have?
The Porsche Diesel 208 delivers 25 hp.
How much does the Porsche Diesel 208 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,505 kg.
What engine does the Porsche Diesel 208 have?
2 cylinders, 1,644 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Porsche Diesel 208 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Porsche Diesel 208?
2,820 mm × 1,568 mm × 1,584 mm.
When was the Porsche Diesel 208 built?
Production years: 1957.
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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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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