Schilter 1500
Built: 1965–1974 · Series: TR (Transporter)
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Schilter TR 1500: air-cooled transporter with one or two cylinders, petrol or diesel engine and 1,400 mm width for mountain work
Schilter is a Swiss manufacturer of small transporters for work on steep terrain, as found in mountain agriculture. The TR (Transporter) range describes exactly this role: a load carrier for hay, wood or harvested crops rather than a classic field tractor for tillage implements.
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The 1500 was offered in two fuel variants: an air-cooled petrol engine with one or two cylinders producing 10 or 12 hp, or a diesel engine producing 13 or 22 hp, at an engine speed of 3,000 rpm. At a height of 1,200 mm, a length of 3,685 mm, a width of 1,400 mm and a wheelbase of 1,700 mm, the transporter has an empty weight starting from 665 kg.
A design height of just 1,200 mm and a width of 1,400 mm mark a vehicle built for a low centre of gravity and a narrow track on tight mountain paths and steep slopes, rather than for work with wide implements on level fields. Transporters of this kind served mainly to haul goods, not to till the soil.
Buying a used mountain transporter this old, the first thing to establish is which of the two fuel variants and which cylinder count is actually fitted, since the paperwork can differ from the machine. Given the typical use in damp mountain climates, checking the chassis for rust, the condition of the simple mechanical brakes and the steering all count among the most important points at inspection.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells 1500
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | Benzin oder Dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 10 hp (petrol; diesel 13–22 hp)correct |
| Rated speed | 3,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 1 (2 on some versions)correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,685 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,400 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,200 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,700 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 200 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 665 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 3+1 Reihenschaltung; 3+1 H-Schaltungcorrect |
| Front tyres | 7.00x12correct |
| Rear tyres | 7.00x12correct |
Origin and approval
| Construction | Vorderteil als Monoblock, Getriebe mit angeflanschten Achskörperncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | ca 2000correct |
Other data
| PTO speed | 540 rpmcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 11.1 kW/t (7 kW / 0.7 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 1% 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 Schilter 1500 have?
The Schilter 1500 delivers 10 hp.
How much does the Schilter 1500 weigh?
The unladen weight is 665 kg.
What engine does the Schilter 1500 have?
1 cylinders, Benzin oder Diesel.
What are the dimensions of the Schilter 1500?
3,685 mm × 1,400 mm × 1,200 mm.
When was the Schilter 1500 built?
Production years: 1965–1974.
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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