1957 Porsche Diesel P122 Standard Tractor - Museum restoration

1957 Porsche Other Description

1957 Porsche P122 Standard Tractor. This is a very rare P122 model, a 22 hp and higher torque version of the Standard 2 cylinder line of Porsche tractors. It is one of only two currently known in the USA. It is a 5 speed transmission (plus reverse), with 2 rear PTO’s and 1 front PTO. It also has the desirable 3-position hitch. This tractor was just refurbished by Porsche-Diesel USA using correct Porsche parts. A newer gauge and switch package was installed along with new glow plugs. The original engine meter showed only 2100 hours (I have the gauge), making this a “low mileage” Porsche. The tractor runs very well and all instrumentation works correctly, including lights, oil pressure gauge, fuel light, and horn. It also has new tires and a new correct Porsche steering wheel. An original parts manual English operating manual, along with the correct tools and tool roll are included, as well as many service receipts for the tractor. The battery has been upgraded to a 12 volt. A bit of general background on the model: The Porsche P 122 was built by Porsche-Diesel Motorenbau GmbH, which had its headquarters in Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance. Approximately 5800 were built between 1956 and 1957 with about 100 English versions sold in the USA. The P 122 weighs 3350 lbs and has an air-cooled two-cylinder 1644 cc engine producing 22 HP at 2000 RPM. The P 122 had a transmission with five forward gears and one reverse gear and can reach speeds up to 17 MPH. In addition, the P 122 had a differential lock, which prevented the spinning of tires in poor traction. No other tractor company had that at the time. The oil bath filter also filtered out the foreign particles from the air sucked in by the engine. Furthermore, the Porsche P 122 had a lockable and independent handbrake that braked the transmission. A remote thermometer, which showed the temperature of the engine in the driver's console under the steering wheel, was standard equipment. In addition, a hydraulic power lift with three-point hitch or a mower could be ordered as an option. These features show how incredibly advanced Porsche tractors were. This is a must for any serious Porsche collector and most of its life was spent in a tractor museum.