Schlepperwerk Nordhausen RS 14
5 models in this series
Schlepperwerk Nordhausen RS 14 (Famulus): the East German field tractor of the 1950s from Thuringia, four versions from Famulus 46 to RT 325, 22.06 to 33.8 kW from consistently two-cylinder engines
The RS 14 series represents the Famulus, the best-known tractor of VEB Schlepperwerk Nordhausen in Thuringia; from the mid-1950s it was one of the first post-war field tractors newly developed in East Germany. The models Famulus 46, RS 14/30, RS 14/36 and RT 325, which also traded as Famulus 40, show the various designations under which the tractor was marketed over its production run.
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The register lists 4 versions with 22.06 to 33.8 kW from consistently two-cylinder engines of 3,012 to 3,280cc, kerb weights from 2,065 to 2,580 kg, lengths from 3,336 to 3,410 mm, a consistent width of 1,700 mm, heights from 2,380 to 2,395 mm and rated speeds from 1,500 to 2,000 rpm.
The Famulus was designed as a universal field tractor for East Germany's agricultural production cooperatives and stood for the post-war search for an independent East German tractor design, before production was later phased out in favour of other series from the East German tractor industry. It nonetheless remains one of the best-remembered East German tractors nationwide.
When buying such East German tractors, check the condition of the two-cylinder diesel engine, cooling system and hydraulic tightness, clutch and gearbox wear, and corrosion on the chassis and bodywork; spare parts for the Famulus today are mainly found through specialist vintage vehicle clubs and collectors in Germany.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Schlepperwerk Nordhausen RS 14
Models compared
5 of 5 models.
| Famulus 461964–1965 | RS 14/301956–1960 | RS 14/361960–1964 | RT 315 ( Famulus 36 )1960–1964 | RT 325 ( Famulus 40 )1964–1965 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 33.8 kW | 22.06 kW | 24.3 kW | 24.3 kW | 29.4 kW |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpm | 1,500 rpm | 1,500 rpm | 1500/ 1650 rpm | 1,800 rpm |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 3,280 cm³ | 3,012 cm³ | 3,012 cm³ | 3,280 cm³ | 3,280 cm³ |
| Forward gears | – | 10 | 10 | – | – |
| Reverse gears | – | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Top speed | 28 km/h | 24 km/h | 28 km/h | 26 km/h | 28 km/h |
| Wheelbase | 1,936 mm | 1,930 mm | 1,930 mm | 1,936 mm | 1,936 mm |
| Length | 3,336 mm | 3,410 mm | 3,410 mm | 3,336 mm | 3,336 mm |
| Width | 1,700 mm | 1,700 mm | 1,700 mm | 1,700 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Height | 2,395 mm | 2,380 mm | 2,380 mm | 2,395 mm | 2,395 mm |
| Unladen weight | 2,580 kg | 2,065 kg | 2,065 kg | 2,540 kg | 2,580 kg |
Models
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Famulus 46
With the Famulus 46, Schlepperwerk Nordhausen offers a model from the RS 14 series. Production: 1964–1965. The...
RS 14/30
The Schlepperwerk Nordhausen RS 14/30 belongs to the RS 14 series. Production: 1956–1960. The engine delivers 30 hp...
RS 14/36
The Schlepperwerk Nordhausen RS 14/36 is a model in the RS 14 series. Production: 1960–1964. The engine delivers 33...
RT 315 ( Famulus 36 )
The RT 315 ( Famulus 36 ) from Schlepperwerk Nordhausen is part of the RS 14 series. Production: 1960–1964. The...
RT 325 ( Famulus 40 )
The RS 14 series from Schlepperwerk Nordhausen includes the RT 325 ( Famulus 40 ). Production: 1964–1965. The engine...
