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Unimog 30

Unimog 30 — Truck-type tractor · 30 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Unimog 30 is a compact tractor with a rated output of 30 hp, making it a smaller option in its class. It was manufactured from 1956 to 1960 and is powered by a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives four-wheel drive via an 8-speed gearbox. The listed weight of the Unimog 30 is 2222 kg, and it is suitable for tasks involving approximately 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
30 hp
Max power
18.7 kW
Weight
2222 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
51 rows
Recorded power
30 hp
Recorded weight
2222 kg
Transmissions
8-speed
Production years
1956-1960
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerUnimog (a part of Mercedes-Benz)Reference
Truck-type tractorReference
Built in Gaggenau, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
The Unimog 30 Diesel was a variant of the Unimog 411 sold in North America for farm use.Reference
Drive4x4 4WDReference
Four-wheel hydraulic internal expanding shoe brakesReference
Open operator station or soft cab.Reference

Engine

Mercedes-Benz 1.8L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank41.2 LReference
Engine22.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)18.7 kWReference
Belt (tested)21.2 kWReference
Mercedes-Benz OM636Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled vertical I-headReference
Displacement1.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke75 x 100 mmReference
Power22.4 kWReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression19:1Reference
Rated RPM2550Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity13.1 LReference
Belt power (max)21.2 kWReference
Max power18.7 kWReference

Transmission

8-speedReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase171 cmReference
Weight2222 kgReference
Front tire7.50x18Reference
Rear tire7.50x18Reference
Ag front7.50x18Reference
Ag rear7.50x18Reference
Height205 cmReference
Operating weight2222 kgReference
Ballasted weight3052 kgReference
Front tread128 to 149 cmReference
Rear tread128 to 149 cmReference

Capacities

Diameter31 cmReference
Width15 cmReference
RPM1080Reference
Speed1066.80 meters/minReference

Test results

Diesel 6-speed 4WDMarch 5 - 13, 1957Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 607 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)8.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 2 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2180 kgReference
Gear 1C used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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