Overview
The Fahr D181 is a specialized 24 hp farm tractor produced between 1955 and 1958, featuring an air-cooled MWM 1.8L 2-cylinder diesel engine. Designed specifically for orchard and vineyard applications, this compact machine utilizes a ZF 6 gear transmission with five forward speeds and manual steering.
Ideal Applications
Orchard and Vineyard Work:
With a narrow width of 42.2 inches and a height of 59.1 inches, this tractor is purpose-built to navigate through tight rows and under low-hanging growth.
Light Utility Tasks:
The 24 hp diesel engine combined with a 5-speed gear transmission makes it suitable for general farm operations requiring a maneuverable two-wheel drive machine.
Specialized Row Crops:
The availability of the D181H high-wheel variant provides flexibility for operations that require the standard D181 power plant but with different clearance requirements.
Production
| Description | Orchard/Vineyard tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fahr |
| Total built | 158 |
Engine
| Engine type | MWM 1.8L 2-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.86x4.72 inches (98 x 120 mm) |
| Description | MWM AKD112Z / diesel / 2-cylinder / air-cooled |
| Displacement | 110.5 ci (1.8 L) |
| Power | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | ZF 6 |
| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 59.1 inches (150 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 106.2 inches (269 cm) |
| Weight | 2780 lbs (1261 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 68.4 inches (173 cm) |
| Width | 42.2 inches (107 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 9-24 |
| Weight | 2780 lbs (1261 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 68.4 inches (173 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 9-24 |
Variants
| D181 | standard |
|---|---|
| D181H | high-wheel |