Porsche Star – specifications
Built: 1961 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 1961 · Data origin: Official register, Reference work (Wikipedia/Wikibooks) · sources
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The Porsche Star is a two-cylinder tractor produced in 1961. As part of the Porsche tractor series, this model is positioned in the lower power range. The production year of 1961 marks the start of manufacturing for this specific variant. The vehicle is aimed at users who require a compact tractor for light to medium-duty agricultural tasks. The construction follows the typical design of the era, featuring an open operator station and a conventional engine layout.
The two-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1,750 cm³ delivers 30 hp at a rated speed of 2,300 rpm. This engine configuration is sufficient for use with smaller implements such as plows or mowers. The empty weight of 1,550 kg ensures adequate traction on firm ground without excessively compacting the soil structure. The transmission offers eight forward gears and two reverse gears, allowing for differentiated adjustment of travel speed to various working conditions. The top speed of 28 km/h is designed for field operations and short transport trips. The tank with a capacity of 42 liters ensures reasonable operating time between refueling.
Within the Porsche tractor series, the Star represents a model with 30 hp output. The dimensions of 3,470 mm in length and 1,550 mm in width, along with a wheelbase of 2,000 mm, define the vehicle's external contours. These values determine maneuverability in the field and compatibility with existing barns or sheds. The combination of weight and power results in a balanced ratio for use in mixed farms. The total of ten gears supports precise control of traction under varying soil conditions.
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 | 30 hp (22.1 kW)correct |
|---|---|
| Rated speed | 2,300 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 1,750 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,470 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,000 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,550 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | 8/2-Getriebecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4correct |
| Forward gears | 8correct |
| Reverse gears | 2correct |
| Top speed | 28 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 42 lcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 14.3 kW/t (22 kW / 1.6 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 17% 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 Star have?
The Porsche Star delivers 30 hp.
How much does the Porsche Star weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,550 kg.
What engine does the Porsche Star have?
2 cylinders, 1,750 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Porsche Star go?
Top speed is 28 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Porsche Star?
3,470 mm × 1,550 mm.
When was the Porsche Star built?
Production years: 1961.
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.
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved September 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · Data sources and cross-checks
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