Fkrieger KG, Rhodt KS
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Fkrieger 30 A: air-cooled two-cylinder diesel tractor from the KS series, only 870 mm wide and 1,050 mm high, 22 kW, built 1968 to 1974
The manufacturer Fkrieger KG was based in Rhodt, a wine village in the Southern Palatinate. The KS series comprised small tractors built especially narrow and low.
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The 30 A is powered by an air-cooled two-cylinder diesel engine of 1,488 cc, producing around 30 hp, or 22.08 kW. At a weight of 1,350 kg, the most notable figures are a low height of 1,050 mm and a width of only 870 mm, with a length of 2,140 mm and a wheelbase of 1,450 mm; top speed is 20 km/h.
Such a narrow and low build, as shown by this tractor's dimensions, is typical for work in narrow row crops such as vineyards or orchards, where an ordinary, wider standard tractor would not fit between the rows of plants, and the low height allows passing under low-hanging branches or wire trellises. Air cooling the engine avoids the need for a radiator and coolant lines in such a confined space.
When buying such a rare narrow-gauge tractor secondhand, the condition of the cooling fins and fan on the air-cooled engine, and any damage to the narrow bodywork from contact with vines or branches in tight row spacing, matter most. Also worth checking are the clutch, gearbox and brakes; spare parts for such a small and rare manufacturer are now only available through specialist collectors and restoration workshops, and often only as used or reconditioned parts.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Fkrieger 30 A
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