Ritscher N
Built: 1936–1938 · Series: N (Dreiräder)
More machines from model year 1936
Ritscher N three-wheelers – three-wheeled tractors N, N 14 and N 20 from Moisburg, 9 to 16 kW, single- and twin-cylinder engines of 1,115 to 2,199 cm³, 1,500 rpm
The N range from the maker Ritscher of Moisburg in Lower Saxony comprised three-wheeled tractors, a layout common in the 1950s that, with only a single steered front wheel, offered a tighter turning circle than four-wheeled tractors; the models covered here, N, N 14 and N 20, show the appended number for the respective power step. Single- and twin-cylinder engines drove the rear wheels depending on the version.
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The register lists here 3 versions with 8.8 to 16.1 kW, or 12 to 14 hp, from single- and twin-cylinder engines of 1,115 to 2,199 cm³, unladen weights from 1,140 to 1,250 kg, lengths from 2,735 to 2,925 mm, widths from 1,510 to 1,700 mm, heights from 1,570 to 1,700 mm and a uniform rated speed of 1,500 rpm.
Three-wheeled tractors such as the Ritscher N range served mainly small farms and special crops such as orchards and vineyards in the post-war period, where the tight turning circle between rows offered an advantage over conventional tractors; the layout lost significance in the following decades as nimble four-wheeled compact tractors spread.
On a used Ritscher N, the condition of the front-wheel steering and its bearings, rust on the frame and sheet-metal panels, the tightness of the engine, and the availability of spare parts, which for this rare design can today mainly be sourced through specialist collectors and vintage-vehicle dealers, all count.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ritscher N (Dreiräder)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 12 hp (8.8 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,500 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 1correct |
| Displacement | 1,115 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,735 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,510 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,570 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,765 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,140 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 3/1-manual gearbox gearboxcorrect |
| Forward gears | 3correct |
| Front tyres | 6.50-16correct |
| Rear tyres | 8-20correct |
| Top speed | 12 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 7.7 kW/t (9 kW / 1.1 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 2% 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 Ritscher N have?
The Ritscher N delivers 12 hp.
How much does the Ritscher N weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,140 kg.
What engine does the Ritscher N have?
1 cylinders, 1,115 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Ritscher N go?
Top speed is 12 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Ritscher N?
2,735 mm × 1,510 mm × 1,570 mm.
When was the Ritscher N built?
Production years: 1936–1938.
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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