- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1946–1952
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
We looked and the record does not say what this machine is. How we decide what a machine is
Allgaier R18 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 17.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
17.7 hp
13.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allgaier R18”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 3,527 lb
- Top speed
- 11.8 mph
Allgaier R18 specs: key facts
The Allgaier R18 was built from 1946 to 1952.
The Allgaier R18 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 13.2 kW (17.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Allgaier R18 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Allgaier R18 weighs 1,600 kg (3,527 lb) unladen.
The Allgaier R18 has a dependent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allgaier R18”

How much horsepower does a R18 have?
The only figure for the R18 is 17.7 hp (13.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allgaier R18”
How much will a R18 lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the R18 are below.
| Rear PTO | Dependent, 540 rpm |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allgaier R18”
What transmission does a R18 have?
Transmission specifications for the R18 are below.
| Clutch | Single dry clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical internal expanding brake acting on rear wheels |
| Steering | Mechanical |
| Top speed | 11.8 mph · 19 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allgaier R18”
How much does a R18 weigh?
A R18 weighs 3,527 lb (1,600 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,527 lb · 1,600 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 59.1 in · 1,500 mm |
| Length | 102.4 in · 2,600 mm |
| Width | 58.3 in · 1,480 mm |
| Height | 59.1 in · 1,500 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.8 in · 350 mmapproximate |
| Front track | 50.0 in · 1,270 mm |
| Rear track | 55.1 in · 1,400 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 8.2 ft · 2.50 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allgaier R18”
What oil does a R18 take, and how much?
A R18 engine takes 5.3 qt (5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5.3 qt · 5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Allgaier R18” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 52.8 qt · 50 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Allgaier R18” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a R18?
Within 10% of its 17.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- SOMECA SOM-20D17.7 hp engine, claimed · 1956–1961Side by side with the R18 →
- Hanomag C 21817.7 hp engine, claimed · 1957–1959Side by side with the R18 →
- MAN 2K117.7 hp engine, claimed · 1957–1958Side by side with the R18 →
- Kramer KL 20017.7 hp engine, claimed · 1958–1967Side by side with the R18 →
- MAN 2K217.7 hp engine, claimed · 1958–1960Side by side with the R18 →
- Warchalowski WT 2017.7 hp engine, claimed · 1958–1968Side by side with the R18 →
Common questions about the Allgaier R18
Is a R18 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Allgaier R18 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a R18 have?
A R18 has a dependent 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Allgaier R18”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Allgaier R18 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-49003 · revision 955629. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document