Taunus TT 22
Built: 1948 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1948
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TT 22 by Taunus: water-cooled two-cylinder diesel engine rated at 16.2 kW (22 hp) in unit construction, built in 1948 as a small tractor.
The TT 22 belongs to the immediate post-war generation of German small tractors from 1948, of the kind built by numerous manufacturers at the time for the urgently needed revival of agriculture. Unit construction, where the engine, clutch and gearbox form a single load-bearing housing without a separate frame, was typical for this class.
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The TT 22 is powered by a water-cooled two-cylinder diesel engine of 2,189 cm³ displacement, delivering 16.2 kW (22 hp) at 1,500 rpm. With a 1,630 mm wheelbase, rear-wheel drive, and a four-speed gearbox with one reverse gear, the machine was a simple, rugged small tractor for smaller farms.
Small tractors of this type and power class handled basic field work in the post-war years, where larger machines were unavailable or too expensive: ploughing, harrowing, and driving simple implements through the power take-off. The reduced specification, with only four forward gears and rear-wheel drive, deliberately kept purchase and upkeep simple.
On a used TT 22 from this early post-war period, parts for the engine and gearbox are naturally scarce; the overall condition of the cylinders and crankshaft before purchase therefore matters, since a major engine repair on such an old unit-construction design can become elaborate and costly for a small farm's budget.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells TT 22
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 22 hp (16.2 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,500 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 2,189 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Wheelbase | 1,630 mmcorrect |
|---|
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | Hinteradcorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4/1correct |
| Forward gears | 4correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Taunus TT 22 have?
The Taunus TT 22 delivers 22 hp.
What engine does the Taunus TT 22 have?
2 cylinders, 2,189 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
When was the Taunus TT 22 built?
Production years: 1948.
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.
- 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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