Bungartz L5
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Bungartz L5: narrow-track single-cylinder tractor for special crops, 650 mm width, 350 kg unladen weight, 7.3 kW (10 hp), built 1954 to 1967
The L5 belongs to the class of narrow-track tractors built to work in tightly spaced crop rows, such as those found in vineyards, orchards and hop yards. Vehicles of this kind had to pass between closely planted rows without damaging the crop, which is why width and weight are the decisive figures at this size.
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The L5 carries a single-cylinder engine of 450 cm³ displacement, with a choice of air or water cooling and diesel or petrol fuel, producing 7.3 kW (10 hp) at 2,000 to 3,000 rpm. With an unladen weight of only 350 kg, a length of 2,300 mm, a width of 650 mm and a height of 1,000 mm, it reaches a top speed of 13.8 km/h.
At 13.8 km/h the L5 falls within driving licence category L up to 40 km/h. A width of 650 mm is extremely narrow for a tractor and allows it to pass between vine or tree rows whose spacing a normal-width field tractor could not enter; the low build height keeps the centre of gravity low and improves stability on sloping terrain.
When buying such a small special-crop tractor second-hand, the condition of the clutch and gearbox, the tightness of the cooling system depending on the version, and wear on the narrow tyres and steering matter. Because so few of these narrow-track tractors were built, spare parts are today only obtainable through specialist collectors of historic special-crop machinery.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Bungartz L5
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