Schlüter DMZ 16
Built: 1938–1939 · Series: DMZ
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Schlüter DMZ 16: water-cooled two-cylinder tractor rated at 16 hp, 1,654 cc displacement and 1,650 kg weight from the pre-war DMZ range
Schlüter was a German tractor manufacturer based in Freising in Bavaria, building a wide power range from the 1930s until it ceased tractor production in 1993, from compact single-cylinders to the high-output large tractors it later became known for. The DMZ range counts among the company's early pre-war models.
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The DMZ 16 is powered by a two-cylinder engine of 1,654 cc with thermosiphon water cooling, producing 16 hp at 1,500 rpm. At a weight of 1,650 kg, a wheelbase of 1,700 mm and a width of 1,570 mm, the tractor reaches a design top speed of 16 km/h. Height stands at 1,520 mm and length at 2,700 mm. The engine runs on diesel.
A two-cylinder of this power class with a low top speed marks a light field tractor of the pre-war era, the kind used on smaller farms at a time when horse teams were still the norm on many holdings. The 16 km/h top speed falls within today's L driving licence category; a three-point hitch to today's standard did not yet exist on tractors of this era.
A vehicle this old is today found mainly as a collector's or museum piece. At inspection, the completeness of original parts, the condition of the thermosiphon water cooling system and any rust damage to the sheet metal count among the most important points, along with comparing fitted components to the original delivered condition.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells DMZ 16
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 16 hpcorrect |
| Rated speed | 1,500 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 1,654 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,700 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,570 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,520 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,700 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,650 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4V/1Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 5.50-16correct |
| Rear tyres | 8.00-20correct |
| Top speed | 16 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|---|
| Units built | 50correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 7.1 kW/t (12 kW / 1.6 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 4% 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 Schlüter DMZ 16 have?
The Schlüter DMZ 16 delivers 16 hp.
How much does the Schlüter DMZ 16 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,650 kg.
What engine does the Schlüter DMZ 16 have?
2 cylinders, 1,654 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Schlüter DMZ 16 go?
Top speed is 16 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Schlüter DMZ 16?
2,700 mm × 1,570 mm × 1,520 mm.
When was the Schlüter DMZ 16 built?
Production years: 1938–1939.
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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