Porsche STANDARD 218/1670
Built: 1959 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1959
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Porsche-Diesel – other models: the air-cooled tractors from Friedrichshafen, 1956 to 1963, Junior, Standard, Super and Allgaier R22, one- to three-cylinder, 10 to 38 kW
Porsche-Diesel Motorenbau built air-cooled diesel tractors from 1956 to 1963 at its plant in Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance, their engine concept going back to pre-war developments by Ferdinand Porsche. The precursor was the Allgaier R22, built by the Allgaier company of Uhingen until Porsche took over the tractor division in 1956. The type logic of the Porsche-Diesel range follows cylinder count: Junior with a single cylinder, Standard with two, Super with three; the Star suffix and number combinations such as 308 or 1965 mark equipment levels and model years. In 1963 Porsche ended tractor production, with the dealer network partly taken over by Fendt and Deutz.
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The register lists here 13 versions with 10 to 38 kW from one- to three-cylinder diesel engines of 822 to 2,630 cm³, unladen weights from 1,050 to 1,710 kg, lengths from 2,560 to 3,470 mm and widths from 1,450 to 1,800 mm.
The air-cooled Porsche-Diesel engines were regarded as low-maintenance and frost-proof, since there was no cooling water to freeze, which made the tractors popular especially on smaller and medium-sized farms in southern Germany; today they are sought-after collectors' items.
On these classics, what counts is the condition of the air-cooled engine including fan and cylinder head, the tightness of the injection pump, the condition of clutch and gearbox, and rust on the bodywork and wings; parts are kept by specialist Porsche-Diesel clubs and vintage-vehicle dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Porsche-Diesel (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 18 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 1,640 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,570 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1,550 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 6correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 11.6 kW/t (18 kW / 1.6 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 11% 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 STANDARD 218/1670 have?
The Porsche STANDARD 218/1670 delivers 18 kW.
How much does the Porsche STANDARD 218/1670 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,550 kg.
What engine does the Porsche STANDARD 218/1670 have?
2 cylinders, 1,640 cm³ displacement.
When was the Porsche STANDARD 218/1670 built?
Production years: 1959.
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.
- 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: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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