- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1937
- 155 built
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
HELA D 37 specs: hp, weight, years
KHD F2M 313 two-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 19.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
19.6 hp
14.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D37 (1937)”, 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
- 12.4 mph
HELA D 37 specs: key facts
The HELA D 37 was built in 1937.
The HELA D 37 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 14.6 kW (19.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The HELA D 37 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The HELA D 37 has a KHD F2M 313 engine, a 2-cylinder 2.04 L diesel unit.
The HELA D 37 weighs 1,600 kg (3,527 lb) unladen.
The HELA D 37 has a rear PTO running at 600 rpm.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D37 (1937)”

How much horsepower does a D 37 have?
The only figure for the D 37 is 19.6 hp (14.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D37 (1937)”
What engine is in a D 37?
A D 37 has a KHD F2M 313, a 2-cylinder 2.04 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | KHD F2M 313 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 2, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 124.6 ci · 2.04 L |
| Electrical system | 6 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D37 (1937)”
How much will a D 37 lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the D 37 are below.
| Rear PTO | transmission-driven, 600 rpm |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D37 (1937)”
What transmission does a D 37 have?
Transmission specifications for the D 37 are below.
| Clutch | Single-plate dry clutch from Fichtel & Sachs |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated internal expanding brake acting on the rear wheels |
| Steering | Dust and oil tight encapsulated worm steering |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D37 (1937)”
How much does a D 37 weigh?
A D 37 weighs 3,527 lb (1,600 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,527 lb · 1,600 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 68.9 in · 1,750 mm |
| Length | 100.8 in · 2,560 mm |
| Width | 59.1 in · 1,500 mm |
| Height | 63.0 in · 1,600 mm |
| Ground clearance | 10.2 in · 260 mm |
| Front track | 47.2 in · 1,200 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 47.2 in · 1,200 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D37 (1937)”
What oil does a D 37 take, and how much?
A D 37 engine takes 12.7 qt (12 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 12.7 qt · 12 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D37 (1937)” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a D 37?
Within 10% of its 19.6 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- International Harvester FG19.6 hp engine, claimed · 1940–1951Side by side with the D 37 →
- International Harvester FS19.6 hp engine, claimed · 1940–1949Side by side with the D 37 →
- Lanz D 750019.6 hp engine, claimed · 1934–1935Side by side with the D 37 →
- Lanz D 752119.6 hp engine, claimed · 1934–1935Side by side with the D 37 →
- Volvo T-2220.2 hp engine, claimed · 1947–1952Side by side with the D 37 →
- John Deere Modell-M20.4 hp engine, claimed · 1947–1952Side by side with the D 37 →
Common questions about the HELA D 37
Is a D 37 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The HELA D 37 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a D 37 have?
A D 37 has a 600 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D37 (1937)”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: HELA D37 (1937) — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-100430 · revision 787572. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document