Schlüter Super 1250 VL Special
Built: 7/1981–6/1993 · Series: Super-Spezial
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Schlüter Super 1250 VL Special: six-cylinder large tractor rated at 96 kW, 7.4-litre displacement and 6,100 kg weight from the Super-Spezial range
Schlüter was a German tractor manufacturer based in Freising in Bavaria, building tractors from the 1930s until it ceased production in 1993, known chiefly for its high-output large tractors. The Super-Spezial range, with the Super 1250 VL Special model, sat in the upper power segment of the programme.
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The Super 1250 VL Special is powered by a water-cooled six-cylinder engine of 7,389 cc, producing 96 kW (130 hp) at 2,000 rpm with 530 Nm of torque. At a weight of 6,100 kg, a wheelbase of 2,720 mm and a width of 2,500 mm, the tractor reaches a design top speed of 40 km/h. Height stands at 2,875 mm and length at 4,625 mm. The engine runs on diesel.
A six-cylinder of more than seven litres marks a heavy field tractor, the kind used for tillage and drawbar work demanding high pulling force on larger farms. The 40 km/h top speed requires the German T driving licence category, the power take-off runs at the standard 540 or 1,000 rpm, and the three-point hitch follows ISO 730, typically carrying category 2 implements at this weight.
Buying a used six-cylinder this heavy, the injection system, the cooling system and hydraulic tightness deserve particular attention. Also worth checking at inspection are the sheet metal for rust damage, the condition of the PTO bearings and weighing recorded hours against overall condition.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Super 1250 VL Special
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 130 hp (96 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 530 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,300 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 7,389 cm³correct |
| Bore | 112 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 125 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 18correct |
| Injection pressure | 260 barcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,625 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,875 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,100 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 12V / 5Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 16.9/14 R 28correct |
| Rear tyres | 20.8 R 38.correct |
| Top speed | 40 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Units built | 298correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 15.7 kW/t (96 kW / 6.1 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 77% 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 Schlüter Super 1250 VL Special have?
The Schlüter Schlüter Super 1250 VL Special delivers 130 hp.
How much does the Schlüter Schlüter Super 1250 VL Special weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,100 kg.
What engine does the Schlüter Schlüter Super 1250 VL Special have?
6 cylinders, 7,389 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Schlüter Schlüter Super 1250 VL Special go?
Top speed is 40 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Schlüter Schlüter Super 1250 VL Special?
4,625 mm × 2,500 mm × 2,875 mm.
When was the Schlüter Schlüter Super 1250 VL Special built?
Production years: 7/1981–6/1993.
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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