- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1965–1969
- 310 built
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 40W specs: hp, weight, years
Güldner 3 L 79 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 37.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
37.3 hp
27.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 40W”, 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
- 3,693 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,285 lb
- Top speed
- 12.1 mph
Güldner G 40W specs: key facts
The Güldner G 40W was built from 1965 to 1969.
The Güldner G 40W has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 27.8 kW (37.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Güldner G 40W is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Güldner G 40W has a Güldner 3 L 79 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.36 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Güldner G 40W weighs 1,675 kg (3,693 lb) unladen.
The Güldner G 40W has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1150 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Güldner G 40W lifts 1,490.000 kg (3,285 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 40W”

How much horsepower does a G 40W have?
The only figure for the G 40W is 37.3 hp (27.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 40W”
What engine is in a G 40W?
A G 40W has a Güldner 3 L 79, a 3-cylinder 2.36 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Güldner 3 L 79 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, air-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 143.8 ci · 2.36 L |
| Max torque | 95 lb·ft · 128 N·mSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 40 Toledo”
How much will a G 40W lift?
A G 40W lifts 3,285 lb (1,490.000 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Lift at ends | 3,285 lb · 1,490.000 kgFrom the article's hydraulics section of the Traktorenlexikon article. |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1150 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 29 x 34,9 x 8,7 mm (Form-A) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 40W”
What transmission does a G 40W have?
Transmission specifications for the G 40W are below.
| Brakes | Pedal operated internal expanding shoe brake acting on side shafts |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 12.1 mph · 19.4 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 40W”
How much does a G 40W weigh?
A G 40W weighs 3,693 lb (1,675 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,693 lb · 1,675 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 76.9 in · 1,954 mm |
| Length | 111.8 in · 2,840 mm |
| Width | 43.5 in · 1,106 mm |
| Height | 51.2 in · 1,300 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.4 in · 340 mm |
| Front track | 33.8–49.4 in · 858–1,254 mm |
| Rear track | 32.8–48.6 in · 834–1,234 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 40W”
What oil does a G 40W take, and how much?
A G 40W 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 40W” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 0.5 qt · 0.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 40W” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 9.5 qt · 9.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 40W” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a G 40W?
Within 10% of its 37.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Eicher EM 300/2 Königstiger37.3 hp engine, claimed · 1963–1968Side by side with the G 40W →
- Güldner G 40 (S)37.3 hp engine, claimed · 1963–1969Side by side with the G 40W →
- Güldner G 40A (S)37.3 hp engine, claimed · 1963–1969Side by side with the G 40W →
- Kramer KL 40037.3 hp engine, claimed · 1960–1967Side by side with the G 40W →
- Warchalowski WT-42A37.4 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1969Side by side with the G 40W →
- International Harvester International 34037.4 hp engine, claimed · 1958–1963Side by side with the G 40W →
Common questions about the Güldner G 40W
Is a G 40W two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Güldner G 40W is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a G 40W have?
A G 40W has a independent 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 40W”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Güldner G 40 Toledo — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-43394 · revision 1078737. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Güldner G 40W — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-59654 · revision 902174. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document