- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1960–1961
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
Porsche-Diesel Super L 318 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 39.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
39.3 hp
29.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Porsche-Diesel Super L 318”, 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
- 4,475 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 5.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.1–16.3 mph
Porsche-Diesel Super L 318 specs: key facts
The Porsche-Diesel Super L 318 was built from 1960 to 1961.
The Porsche-Diesel Super L 318 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 29.3 kW (39.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Porsche-Diesel Super L 318 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Porsche-Diesel Super L 318 weighs 2,030 kg (4,475 lb) unladen.
The Porsche-Diesel Super L 318 has a rear PTO running at 565/1106 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the Porsche-Diesel Super L 318 delivers 19.8 L/min (5.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Porsche-Diesel Super L 318”

How much horsepower does a Super L 318 have?
The only figure for the Super L 318 is 39.3 hp (29.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Porsche-Diesel Super L 318”
How much will a Super L 318 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the Super L 318 are below.
| Pump flow | 5.2 gpm · 19.8 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | 565/1106 rpm |
| PTO shaft | DIN 9611 Form A |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Porsche-Diesel Super L 318”
What transmission does a Super L 318 have?
Transmission specifications for the Super L 318 are below.
| Clutch | Dual clutch and oil-hydraulic Voith fluid coupling |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 12.1–16.3 mph · 19.4–26.2 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Porsche-Diesel Super L 318”
How much does a Super L 318 weigh?
A Super L 318 weighs 4,475 lb (2,030 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,475 lb · 2,030 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 79.1 in · 2,009 mm |
| Length | 127.2 in · 3,230 mm |
| Width | 71.9 in · 1,826 mm |
| Height | 65.4 in · 1,660 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.7 in · 400 mm |
| Front track | 54.3–70.1 in · 1,380–1,780 mm |
| Rear track | 59.1–77.8 in · 1,500–1,975 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.9 ft · 3.33 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Porsche-Diesel Super L 318”
What oil does a Super L 318 take, and how much?
A Super L 318 engine takes 11.1 qt (10.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 11.1 qt · 10.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Porsche-Diesel Super L 318” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 3.0 qt · 3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Porsche-Diesel Super L 318” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a Super L 318?
Within 10% of its 39.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Deutz D 450539.3 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1967Side by side with the Super L 318 →
- Ford 2000 Dexta (A)39.3 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1975Side by side with the Super L 318 →
- Deutz D 450639.3 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1980Side by side with the Super L 318 →
- Fendt Farmer 10239.3 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1974Side by side with the Super L 318 →
- Porsche-Diesel Super L 31939.4 hp engine, claimed · 1961–1963Side by side with the Super L 318 →
- Warchalowski WT-4439.4 hp engine, claimed · 1961Side by side with the Super L 318 →
Common questions about the Porsche-Diesel Super L 318
Is a Super L 318 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Porsche-Diesel Super L 318 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a Super L 318 have?
A Super L 318 has a 565/1106 rpm rear PTO on a DIN 9611 Form A shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Porsche-Diesel Super L 318”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Porsche-Diesel Super L 318 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-48089 · revision 957265. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document