Porsche Super N
Built: 1958-1961 · Series: SUPER
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Porsche SUPER – the range page of the three-cylinder classics from Friedrichshafen, 1956 to 1963, from the SUPER 308 to the Super/1800-60, 24 to 28 kW
This page gathers the versions of the Porsche-Diesel Super range, built in Friedrichshafen between 1956 and 1963. The 1800 suffix in type designations such as Super/1800 and Super N/1800 marks a model variant within the Super range, N stands for a further version.
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The register lists here 6 versions with 24 to 28 kW (38 hp) from three-cylinders of 2,467 to 2,647 cm³ displacement, an unladen weight of 1,700 kg, gross weights of 1,700 to 2,500 kg, lengths of 2,750 to 3,100 mm and widths of 1,570 to 1,675 mm. Also recorded are a height of 1,685 mm and a torque of 136 Nm at a rated speed of 2,000 rpm.
The Porsche-Diesel tractors from Friedrichshafen are among the well-known German tractor classics of the 1950s and early 1960s, with air-cooled three-cylinder engines that technically set them apart from most water-cooled competitors of the time. The air-cooled design avoided the risk of a frozen or leaking cooling system, an advantage valued on farms without heated storage in winter.
On these classics, the condition of the air-cooled engine, especially the cooling fan and cylinder heads, clutch and gearbox, rust on bodywork and mudguards, and the originality of steering wheel, seat and data plate count; parts run through specialised Porsche-Diesel clubs and dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Porsche SUPER, Porsche-Diesel (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 28 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,473.5 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,100 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,675 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,700 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 5correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.5 kW/t (28 kW / 1.7 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 24% 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 Super N have?
The Porsche Super N delivers 28 kW.
How much does the Porsche Super N weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,700 kg.
What engine does the Porsche Super N have?
3 cylinders, 2,474 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Porsche Super N?
3,100 mm × 1,675 mm.
When was the Porsche Super N built?
Production years: 1958-1961.
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.
- 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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