Traktorenwerk Schönebeck RS 09/15
Built: 1957–1962 · Series: RS
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RS 09/15 (RS series) by Traktorenwerk Schönebeck: air-cooled two-cylinder diesel engine rated at 11 kW (15 hp), built between 1957 and 1962.
Traktorenwerk Schönebeck was one of the central tractor manufacturers of East German farm machinery, and with the RS series it supplied small, simple standard tractors for small and medium farms, of the kind needed by post-war agriculture in eastern Germany.
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The RS 09/15 is powered by an air-cooled two-cylinder diesel engine of 1,020 cm³ displacement, delivering 11 kW (15 hp) at 3,000 rpm. At an unladen weight of 1,070 kg, a wheelbase of 2,210 mm and a top speed of 15 km/h, the tractor is a light, slow small tractor with a comparatively high engine speed, with a width of 1,520 mm and a height of 1,800 mm giving it a compact overall shape.
The combination of air cooling with a small, high-revving two-cylinder engine was typical of simple East German small tractors of this period: rugged in construction but with limited pulling power for light field work, transport tasks on small farms, and driving simple implements through the power take-off.
On a used RS 09/15, the condition of the cooling fins and valves matters most, since air-cooled two-cylinder engines overheat quickly if neglected. The availability of parts for this specific engine should also be checked before purchase, since production ended decades ago and original components today are mainly found through specialised collectors.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells RS 09/15
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 15 hp (11 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 3,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 1,020 cm³correct |
| Bore | 85 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 90 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,260 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,520 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,800 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,210 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 480 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,070 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8/8-Getriebecorrect |
| Front tyres | 6.00-16 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 7-36 AS ( 8 - 36 AS )correct |
| Top speed | 15 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 10.3 kW/t (11 kW / 1.1 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 Traktorenwerk Schönebeck RS 09/15 have?
The Traktorenwerk Schönebeck RS 09/15 delivers 15 hp.
How much does the Traktorenwerk Schönebeck RS 09/15 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,070 kg.
What engine does the Traktorenwerk Schönebeck RS 09/15 have?
2 cylinders, 1,020 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Traktorenwerk Schönebeck RS 09/15 go?
Top speed is 15 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Traktorenwerk Schönebeck RS 09/15?
3,260 mm × 1,520 mm × 1,800 mm.
When was the Traktorenwerk Schönebeck RS 09/15 built?
Production years: 1957–1962.
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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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · How we check the data
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