- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1963–1969
- 8,810 built
It sits on the compact/utility boundary, so either size is a fair description. It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
The source says so, in a sentence about this machine. How we decide what a machine is
Güldner G 30 (S) specs: hp, weight, years
Güldner 3 L 79 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 29.5 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
29.5 hp
22.0 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 30”, 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
- 4,112 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,950 lb
- Top speed
- 12.4–18.6 mph
Güldner G 30 (S) specs: key facts
The Güldner G 30 (S) was built from 1963 to 1969.
The Güldner G 30 (S) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 22.0 kW (29.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Güldner G 30 (S) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Güldner G 30 (S) has a Güldner 3 L 79 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.36 L diesel unit.Source 2
The Güldner G 30 (S) weighs 1,865 kg (4,112 lb) unladen.
The Güldner G 30 (S) has a rear PTO running at 540/1150 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Güldner G 30 (S) lifts 1,338 kg (2,950 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 30”

How much horsepower does a G 30 (S) have?
The only figure for the G 30 (S) is 29.5 hp (22.0 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 30”
What engine is in a G 30 (S)?
A G 30 (S) has a Güldner 3 L 79, a 3-cylinder 2.36 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Güldner 3 L 79Source 2 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, air-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 143.8 ci · 2.36 LSource 2 |
| Max torque | 95 lb·ft · 128 N·m |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 30”
How much will a G 30 (S) lift?
A G 30 (S) lifts 2,950 lb (1,338 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pressure | 2,134 psi · 147 bar |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 2,950 lb · 1,338 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1150 rpm @ 1,933 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 29 x 34,9 x 8,7 mm (Form-A) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 30”
What transmission does a G 30 (S) have?
Transmission specifications for the G 30 (S) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated, dry double clutch from Fichtel & Sachs |
|---|---|
| Steering | ZF Gemmer steering, type GD 28a with needle-bearing steering shafts |
| Top speed | 12.4–18.6 mph · 20–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 30”
How much does a G 30 (S) weigh?
A G 30 (S) weighs 4,112 lb (1,865 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,112 lb · 1,865 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 8,267 lb · 3,750 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 2,976 lb · 1,350 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 5,291 lb · 2,400 kg |
| Wheelbase | 76.9 in · 1,954 mm |
| Length | 127.4 in · 3,235 mm |
| Width | 62.6 in · 1,590 mm |
| Height | 57.9 in · 1,470 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.4 in · 390 mm |
| Front track | 50.0 in · 1,270 mm |
| Rear track | 49.2 in · 1,250 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.3 ft · 3.15 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 30”
What oil does a G 30 (S) take, and how much?
A G 30 (S) engine takes 10.0 qt (9.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 10.0 qt · 9.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 30” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 0.3 qt · 0.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 30” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 9.5 qt · 9.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 30” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a G 30 (S)?
Within 10% of its 29.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Porsche-Diesel Super Export 33930 hp engine, claimed · 1962–1963Side by side with the G 30 (S) →
- Deutz F2L 514/430 hp engine, claimed · 1956–1960Side by side with the G 30 (S) →
- Zickler 375430 hp engine, claimed · 1966–1967Side by side with the G 30 (S) →
- Renault Super 429.6 hp engine, claimed · 1963–1965Side by side with the G 30 (S) →
- SOMECA SOM-31229.6 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1965Side by side with the G 30 (S) →
- Warchalowski WT-33B29.6 hp engine, claimed · 1962Side by side with the G 30 (S) →
Common questions about the Güldner G 30 (S)
Is a G 30 (S) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Güldner G 30 (S) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a G 30 (S) have?
A G 30 (S) has a 540/1150 rpm rear PTO on a 29 x 34,9 x 8,7 mm (Form-A) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 40 Toledo”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 30”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Güldner G 30 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-59653 · revision 1078738. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Güldner G 40 Toledo — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-43394 · revision 1078737. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document