Schlüter DZM 15
Built: 6/1937–1938 · Series: DZM
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Schlüter DZM 15: single-cylinder tractor with evaporative cooling, rated at 10.3 kW and 1,500 kg weight from the pre-war DZM 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 DZM range counts among the company's early pre-war models.
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The DZM 15 is powered by a single-cylinder engine of 1,662 cc with evaporative cooling, producing 10.3 kW (14 hp) at 1,250 rpm. At a weight of 1,500 kg and a wheelbase of 1,700 mm, the tractor reaches a design top speed of 15 km/h. Height stands at 1,490 mm and length at 2,700 mm. The engine runs on diesel.
A single-cylinder of this power class with evaporative cooling, which works without a water pump or radiator by letting the cooling water evaporate, marks one of the simplest and lightest field tractors of the pre-war era. Such machines gradually replaced horse teams on smaller farms. The 15 km/h top speed falls within today's L driving licence category.
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 evaporative cooling 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 DZM 15
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 14 hp (10.3 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,250 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 1correct |
| Displacement | 1,662 cm³correct |
| Cooling | Verdampfercorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,700 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 14,800 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,490 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,700 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4/1correct |
| Forward gears | 4correct |
| Front tyres | 5.5-16correct |
| Rear tyres | 8.00-20correct |
| Top speed | 15 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | frame constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 33correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 6.9 kW/t (10 kW / 1.5 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 3% 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 DZM 15 have?
The Schlüter DZM 15 delivers 14 hp.
How much does the Schlüter DZM 15 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,500 kg.
What engine does the Schlüter DZM 15 have?
1 cylinders, 1,662 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Schlüter DZM 15 go?
Top speed is 15 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Schlüter DZM 15?
2,700 mm × 1,490 mm.
When was the Schlüter DZM 15 built?
Production years: 6/1937–1938.
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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