Porsche Diesel Super
15 models in this series
Porsche-Diesel Super (1956–1963) – the three-cylinder from Friedrichshafen: Super 308 to 339, Super L, N, S and Export, the first digit as cylinder count, the last as hp, air-cooled with hydraulic clutch, 22 to 30 kW
The Porsche-Diesel Super is the three-cylinder of the Porsche tractors – the range between the Junior with one, the Standard with two and the Master with four cylinders that Mannesmann built in Friedrichshafen from 1956 after taking over Allgaier's tractor division. The design goes back to Ferdinand Porsche's Volksschlepper: air-cooled modular engines with identical cylinders for all sizes, a hydraulic clutch that allowed starting without a clutch pedal, and the red livery with the Porsche script. The type logic: the first digit gives the cylinder count, the following ones the output in hp – Super 308 about 30 hp, Super 318 about 32 hp in the upgraded form, Super 339 about 38 hp; the letters L, N and S mark versions with long wheelbase, normal layout and narrow track, Export the version for overseas markets, B an equipment variant.
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The register lists 15 versions with 22 to 30 kW (30 to 40 hp), 2,467 to 2,625 cm³ with three cylinders, rated speeds of 2,000 to 2,300 rpm, torque from 136 to 140 Nm, unladen weights from 1,450 to 2,460 kg, lengths from 2,800 to 3,510 mm, widths from 1,150 to 1,871 mm and heights from 1,450 to 1,950 mm – all diesel.
Porsche-Diesel built about 125,000 tractors until 1963, then Renault took over sales and production ended – the Super with the smooth three-cylinder was the best-bought model of the middle class and is today the most sought-after Porsche tractor.
Used Supers are collector pieces with prices that reflect the Porsche name; when buying, originality, the condition of the air-cooled cylinders and blower, the hydraulic clutch, gearbox and sheet metal count; the club scene and remanufacturers secure the parts.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Porsche-Diesel Super, Porsche-Diesel (Wikipedia)
Models compared
10 of 10 models.
| L 3081958–1960 | N 3091961–1963 | S 3091961–1963 | Super B3081958–1961 | Super Export 3291961–1963 | Super Export 3391962–1963 | Super L 3181960–1961 | Super L 3191961–1963 | Super N3089/1957–1960 | Super S3091957–1962 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 28 kW | 29.5 kW | 29.5 kW | 28 kW | 25.6 kW | 22 kW | 29.3 kW | 29.4 kW | 28 kW | 30 kW |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 2300/2100 rpm | 2100/2300 rpm | 2,300 rpm | 2100 ( 2000 ) rpm | 2,000 rpm | 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2,467 cm³ | 2,625 cm³ | 2,625 cm³ | 2,467 cm³ | 2,625 cm³ | 2,625 cm³ | 2,467 cm³ | 2,625 cm³ | 2,467 cm³ | 2,467 cm³ |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 138 Nm | 138 Nm | 136 Nm | 140 Nm | – | – | – | 136 Nm | – |
| Fuel tank capacity | 46 l | 40 l | 40 l | 46 l | 44 l | 44 l | 40 l | 40 l | 46 l | – |
| Forward gears | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | – |
| Reverse gears | – | – | – | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | – |
| Top speed | 20 km/h | 20 km/h | 23.6 km/h | 25.1 km/h | 26.8 km/h | 19.21 km/h | 19.4 km/h | 19.4 km/h | 20 km/h | – |
| Wheelbase | 1,998 mm | 1,790 mm | 1,770 mm | 1,820 mm | 1,965 mm | 1,965 mm | 2,009 mm | 2,008 mm | 1,790 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Length | 3,220 mm | 2,910 mm | 2,840 mm | 3,085 mm | 3,510 mm | 3,510 mm | 3,230 mm | 3,230 mm | 2,970 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Width | 1,595 mm | 1,595 mm | 1,170 mm | 1,871 mm | 1,530 mm | 1,530 mm | 1,826 mm | 1,830 mm | 1,595 mm | 1,150 mm |
| Height | 1,614 mm | 1,685 mm | 1,950 mm | 1,685 mm | 1,450 mm | 1,645 mm | 1,660 mm | 1,660 mm | 1,685 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Unladen weight | 1,660 kg | 1,700 kg | 1,450 kg | 2,460 kg | 1,585 kg | 1,585 kg | 2,030 kg | 2,030 kg | 1,615 kg | 1,530 kg |
Models
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L 308
The L 308 from Porsche Diesel is part of the Super series. Production: 1958–1960. The engine delivers 38 hp (28 kW),...
N 309
With the N 309, Porsche Diesel offers a model from the Super series. Production: 1961–1963. The engine delivers 40...
S 309
The Super series from Porsche Diesel includes the S 309. Production: 1961–1963. The engine delivers 40 hp (29.5 kW),...
Super B308
The Porsche Diesel Super B308 belongs to the Super series. Production: 1958–1961. The engine delivers 38 hp (28 kW),...
Super Export 329
The Porsche Diesel Super Export 329 is a model in the Super series. Production: 1961–1963. The engine delivers 35 hp...
Super Export 339
With the Super Export 339, Porsche Diesel offers a model from the Super series. Production: 1962–1963. The engine...
Super L 318
The Super series from Porsche Diesel includes the Super L 318. Production: 1960–1961. The engine delivers 40 hp...
Super L 319
The Porsche Diesel Super L 319 belongs to the Super series. Production: 1961–1963. The engine delivers 40 hp (29.4...
Super N308
The Porsche Diesel Super N308 is a model in the Super series. Production: 9/1957–1960. The engine delivers 38 hp (28...
Super S309
The Super S309 from Porsche Diesel is part of the Super series. Production: 1957–1962. The engine delivers 40 hp (30...
Super L318
The Porsche Diesel Super L318 is a tractor made by Porsche Diesel.
Super L319
The Porsche Diesel Super L319 is a tractor from the Super series.
Porsche DieselSuper 308no photoSuper 308
The Porsche Diesel Super 308 is a tractor from the Super series.
Porsche DieselSuper 309no photoSuper 309
The Porsche Diesel Super 309 is a tractor made by Porsche Diesel.
Porsche DieselSuper 339no photoSuper 339
The Porsche Diesel Super 339 is a tractor from the Super series.