Overview
The Fahr D12 is a 12 hp farm tractor manufactured between 1952 and 1953 with a total production of 1,282 units. This two-wheel-drive machine features a single-cylinder Guldner liquid-cooled diesel engine and an open operator station with manual steering. The configuration includes a ZF A8B transmission providing five forward gears and a 540 RPM rear PTO.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain Specification:
The tractor is equipped with a 49.4 cubic inch Guldner 1DA diesel engine rated at 12 hp and utilizes liquid cooling.
Transmission Layout:
The mechanical drive system uses a ZF A8B gear transmission providing five forward speeds and one reverse gear.
Chassis and Dimensions:
The unit weighs 2,535 lbs with a 60.6-inch wheelbase and was produced in both regular wheel and high-wheel D12H variants.
Production
| Manufacturer | Fahr |
|---|---|
| Total built | 1282 |
Engine
| Engine type | Guldner 0.8L 1-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.74x4.53 inches (95 x 115 mm) |
| Description | Guldner 1DA / diesel / 1-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 49.4 ci (0.8 L) |
| Power | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | ZF A8B |
| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 56.8 inches (144 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 97.3 inches (247 cm) |
| Weight | 2535 lbs (1149 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 60.6 inches (153 cm) |
| Width | 61.5 inches (156 cm) |
| Weight | 2535 lbs (1149 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 60.6 inches (153 cm) |
Variants
| D12 | regular wheel |
|---|---|
| D12H | high-wheel |