• Rigid chassis
  • WhichTractor size: Utility
  • No lab test on file
  • 1957–1958
  • 1,045 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

MAN 2K1 specs: hp, weight, years

MAN/Güldner D 8515 M 172 two-cylinder diesel. 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, “MAN 2K1”, 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
2,723 lb
Top speed
12.4 mph

MAN 2K1 specs: key facts

  • The MAN 2K1 was built from 1957 to 1958.

  • The MAN 2K1 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 13.2 kW (17.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The MAN 2K1 is two-wheel drive (2WD).

  • The MAN 2K1 has a MAN/Güldner D 8515 M 172 engine, a 2-cylinder 1.30 L diesel unit.

  • The MAN 2K1 weighs 1,235 kg (2,723 lb) unladen.

  • The MAN 2K1 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “MAN 2K1”

Illustration of the 1957–1958 MAN 2K1, a 18 hp farm tractor, colour not recorded — shown unpainted · operator station not recorded — shown as an open platform, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph · colour not recorded — shown unpainted · operator station not recorded — shown as an open platform

How much horsepower does a 2K1 have?

The only figure for the 2K1 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.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
17.7 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “MAN 2K1”

What engine is in a 2K1?

A 2K1 has a MAN/Güldner D 8515 M 172, a 2-cylinder 1.30 L diesel engine.

Engine — 2K1 engine specifications
Make & modelMAN/Güldner D 8515 M 172
Cylinders2, liquid-cooled
Displacement79.6 ci · 1.30 L
Max torque54 lb·ft · 74 N·m @ 1,400 rpm
InjectionDirect injection
Electrical system12 V

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “MAN 2K1”

How much will a 2K1 lift?

Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 2K1 are below.

Hydraulics & PTO — 2K1 hydraulics and PTO specifications
Rear PTO540 rpmGround-speed PTO available
PTO shaft1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-A)

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “MAN 2K1”

What transmission does a 2K1 have?

Transmission specifications for the 2K1 are below.

Transmission — 2K1 transmission specifications
ClutchSingle-plate dry clutch from Fichtel & Sachs
Top speed12.4 mph · 20 km/h

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “MAN 2K1”

How much does a 2K1 weigh?

A 2K1 weighs 2,723 lb (1,235 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 2K1 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight2,723 lb · 1,235 kg
Wheelbase78.3 in · 1,990 mm
Length115.7 in · 2,940 mm
Width58.3 in · 1,480 mm
Height60.4 in · 1,533 mm
Ground clearance18.1 in · 460 mm
Front track49.8–59.7 in · 1,266–1,516 mm
Rear track49.2–59.1 in · 1,250–1,500 mm
Turning radius, braked8.5 ft · 2.60 m

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “MAN 2K1”

What oil does a 2K1 take, and how much?

A 2K1 engine takes 5.3 qt (5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

2K1 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil5.3 qt · 5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “MAN 2K1” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission9.5 qt · 9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “MAN 2K1” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system7.4 qt · 7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “MAN 2K1” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Which tractors compare with a 2K1?

Within 10% of its 17.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the MAN 2K1

Is a 2K1 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The MAN 2K1 is two-wheel drive (2WD).

What PTO does a 2K1 have?

A 2K1 has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-A) shaft.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “MAN 2K1”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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  1. Traktorenlexikon: MAN 2K1 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-51528 · revision 804471. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document