Ritscher 832 Junior
Built: 1956–1959 · Series: (Vierradschlepper)
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Ritscher 832 Junior (1956-1959): three-cylinder tractor available with either water or air cooling, 23.4 kW output and a top speed of 19.85 km/h
The 832 Junior was built by Ritscher between 1956 and 1959 as a four-wheel tractor and offered the choice, unusual for this maker, between water and air cooling for the same engine, depending on customer preference or intended use.
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The three-cylinder engine displaces 2,552 cm³ and delivers 23.4 kW at 1,800 rpm, equivalent to 32 horsepower. With a weight of 1,740 kg, a wheelbase of 1,964 mm, a width of 1,550 mm and a top speed of 19.85 km/h, the 832 Junior was a medium-sized farm tractor of its time.
Offering a choice between water and air cooling for the same engine block was not a given in the 1950s and let customers decide, depending on climate and maintenance preference, between frost-proof, low-maintenance air cooling and the more even performance of water cooling. Three-cylinder engines of this size sat between smaller two-cylinder and larger four-cylinder tractors in output.
When buying a used 832 Junior, it must first be established which of the two cooling variants is fitted, since maintenance and spare-parts needs differ considerably. On the water-cooled version, the radiator and pump should be checked for leaks; on the air-cooled version, the cooling airflow should be checked for fouling and damaged guide panels. Since both variants share the same base engine, it is also worth matching the engine number against the surviving paperwork.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells 832 Junior
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 32 hp (23.4 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,800 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,552 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,250 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,550 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,750 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,964 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,740 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8/2-Getriebecorrect |
| Reverse gears | 2correct |
| Front tyres | 5.50-16correct |
| Rear tyres | 11-28correct |
| Top speed | 19.85 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | < 100correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 13.4 kW/t (23 kW / 1.7 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 18% 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 832 Junior have?
The Ritscher 832 Junior delivers 32 hp.
How much does the Ritscher 832 Junior weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,740 kg.
What engine does the Ritscher 832 Junior have?
3 cylinders, 2,552 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Ritscher 832 Junior go?
Top speed is 19.9 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Ritscher 832 Junior?
3,250 mm × 1,550 mm × 1,750 mm.
When was the Ritscher 832 Junior built?
Production years: 1956–1959.
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.
- 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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