Sfv H1
Built: 1933–1940/42 · Series: H
Sfv H – the register range H0 and H1: single-cylinder haulage tractors with unladen weights from 3,000 to 3,200 kg, 3,330 mm length, 1,750 mm width and a rated speed of 540 to 630 revolutions per minute
The register lists the H0 and H1 models under Sfv H: two single-cylinder haulage tractors that, despite having only one cylinder, reach an unladen weight of 3,000 to 3,200 kg. This combination of a single but very slow-running cylinder with high unladen weight is typical of early hot-bulb and semi-diesel engines, widespread in farm machinery in the first half of the 20th century, and also explains the low rated speed of both models.
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The register lists here 2 versions with a single cylinder at a rated speed of 540 to 630 revolutions per minute. Unladen weights run from 3,000 to 3,200 kg, length is 3,330 mm and width 1,750 mm; the fuel used was both diesel and petrol.
Haulage tractors of this kind, with a heavy, slow-running single cylinder, were widely used machines replacing horse-drawn haulage in farming and transport before the faster-revving four-wheel tractor spread, built for steady pulling power rather than high travel speed.
On such a tractor, the condition and compression of the single cylinder, the tightness of the coolant and oil circuits, the state of the clutch and gearbox, and corrosion on the frame and sheet-metal parts matter most; given the considerable age, a thorough technical inspection before any return to service is essential.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Sfv H
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | Diesel (+ etwas Benzin)correct |
|---|---|
| Power | 38 hpcorrect |
| Rated speed | 540–630 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 1correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,330 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,750 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,920 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 3/1- oder 6/2-Getriebecorrect |
| Forward gears | 3correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Front tyres | 6, 50-20correct |
| Rear tyres | 12, 75-28correct |
Origin and approval
| Units built | 1,430correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 9.3 kW/t (28 kW / 3 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 23% 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 Sfv H1 have?
The Sfv H1 delivers 38 hp.
How much does the Sfv H1 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,000 kg.
What engine does the Sfv H1 have?
1 cylinders, Diesel (+ etwas Benzin).
What are the dimensions of the Sfv H1?
3,330 mm × 1,750 mm.
When was the Sfv H1 built?
Production years: 1933–1940/42.
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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