About Allgaier
The Allgaier-Porsche tractor was an early collaboration between Allgaier (a German agricultural machinery company) and Porsche in the late 1940s and early 1950s. This partnership laid the foundation for the Porsche-Diesel tractor series.
In the 1930s, Ferdinand Porsche designed a prototype tractor, but mass production was delayed due to World War II. After the war, Allgaier, a German manufacturer of agricultural equipment, partnered with Porsche to produce tractors using Porsche’s designs.
These tractors were marketed under the Allgaier brand but featured Porsche’s air-cooled diesel engines. The collaboration continued until 1955, when Mannesmann Group took over production, renaming the tractors Porsche-Diesel.
Key Features
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Engine: Air-cooled single- or twin-cylinder diesel engines
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Models: Popular models included AP 17 (single-cylinder, 18 hp) and AP 22 (two-cylinder, 22 hp)
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Transmission: Multi-speed gearbox with simple operation
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Innovations: Porsche introduced an oil-hydraulic clutch, making gear shifting smoother.
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Color & Design: Bright orange or red bodies with simple yet elegant styling.
