Veb Traktorenwerk Schönebeck RS
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RS 08/15 (RS series) by Veb Traktorenwerk Schönebeck: two-cylinder engine rated at 11.03 kW (15 hp), built between 1952 and 1956.
The RS 08/15 belongs to the early post-war models from Veb Traktorenwerk Schönebeck, which built small standard tractors under the RS series for rebuilding East German agriculture, even before the later collective Fortschritt brand was established.
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The RS 08/15 is powered by a two-cylinder engine of 690 cm³ displacement, delivering 11.03 kW (15 hp) at 3,000 rpm, running on a petrol-oil mixture. At an unladen weight of 1,330 kg, a height of 1,760 mm, a length of 3,690 mm and a top speed of 15 km/h, the tractor is a light, slow small tractor of early post-war design.
Running on a petrol-oil mixture instead of plain fuel was typical of two-stroke engines of this period and required a precise mixing ratio to avoid engine damage. Small tractors like this handled simple field work in the first years of reconstruction.
On a used RS 08/15, it is worth checking whether the two-stroke engine is correctly set to the prescribed mixing ratio, since incorrect mixing leads to piston damage. The availability of parts for this very old engine should also be established before purchase. Complete documentation of earlier repairs further helps in judging the machine's true condition. Hoses and lines should also be checked for material fatigue after so many years of service. A test drive and a check of every lever and control also belong to a thorough inspection.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells RS 08/15
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