Porsche-Diesel Junior 108K Tractor

Mention the name “Porsche,” and for most, the iconic 911 immediately springs to mind. For the more dedicated enthusiasts, it might evoke memories of the 356 or one of Porsche's many race-winning cars. But what's far less likely to come to mind are farm tractors. Though they may seem worlds apart from the elegant 356, Porsche's tractors share a surprising kinship in styling and, most importantly, showcase the ingenuity Dr. Ferdinand Porsche brought to all his creations.

In the 1930s, Dr. Porsche embarked on designing a “tractor for the people,” alongside his work on the famed “people's car,” the Volkswagen Beetle. His first prototypes of the Volk-Schlepper, or “people's tractor,” appeared in 1934, with hydraulic couplings between the engine and transmission and gasoline engines as he continued to develop his air-cooled diesel engines. By 1946, he even had plans for a 4-wheel-drive tractor ready.

Recognizing that farmers would need tractors in a range of engine sizes to suit different tasks, Dr. Porsche envisioned a modular design with one to four cylinders, allowing each cylinder and head to be individually detachable and replaceable. This modular approach made the engines both affordable to produce and easy to maintain.

However, World War II interrupted the project, and after the war, only companies with pre-existing agricultural equipment lines could restart production. Financial constraints led Porsche to license the design, with German production licensed to Allgaier GmbH and Austrian production to Hofherr Schrantz. In 1956, Mannesmann AG acquired the rights and converted the former Zeppelin factory in Friedrichshafen-Manzell, Germany, to produce Porsche tractors. From this factory, over 125,000 tractors were built and distributed globally until production ended in 1963.

Gaudin Porsche of Las Vegas and Gaudin Classic proudly present this beautifully restored 1960 Porsche-Diesel Junior 108K Tractor. Expertly restored in 2024 by Vintage Tractors of Poland, this example reflects the renowned craftsmanship of Vintage Tractors, recognized by the Porsche Diesel Club of Europe for their exceptional Level 1 concours restorations.

Powered by a 1-cylinder, air-cooled diesel engine delivering 14 horsepower, this Junior 108K is equipped with a 6-speed manual gearbox featuring upgraded axle shafts, allowing a top speed of over 20 km/h. This extraordinary vintage tractor is a testament to Porsche's engineering mastery and versatility, making it ideal for collectors and agricultural enthusiasts alike.

Additional models are available upon request:

Porsche-Diesel Standard (2-Cylinder)
Porsche-Diesel Super (3-Cylinder)
Porsche-Diesel Master (4-Cylinder)

For more information, please contact Steve Thiel at Sthiel@GaudinPorscheLV.com or 702-383-6080.