Panzer lawn tractors
Panzer A
The Panzer A is a 1954 garden tractor built in College Park, Maryland, USA by Panzer (a part of Copar). It features an 8.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 376cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil starter and a 1-speed gear transmission with 1 forward and reverse gear. The tractor has a 3x2 2WD drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It weighs 600 lbs (272 kg) and measures 70 inches (177 cm) in length with 12 inches (30 cm) ground clearance. The rear tread is adjustable from 37 to 49 inches (93 to 124 cm). Tires are 4.00-8 front and 6.00-16 rear. The Panzer A was noted for offering three drive ratios via three pulleys on the engine, requiring the engine to be shut off to change the drive belt position.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Panzer A
Tires
| Ag rear | 6.00-16 |
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| Ag front | 4.00-8 |
Engine
| Type | Briggs & Stratton 23 gasoline 1-cylinder air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
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| Power | 8.5 hp |
| Fuel tank | 1.5 gal |
| Power (kW) | 6.3 kW |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x3.25 inches |
| Displacement | 376 cc |
| Oil capacity | 2.5 qts |
| Starter type | manual recoil |
| Fuel tank (L) | 5.7 L |
| Bore/Stroke (mm) | 76 x 83 mm |
| Oil capacity (L) | 2.4 L |
| Displacement (ci) | 23 ci |
Overview
| Year | 1954 |
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| Drive | 3x2 2WD |
| Built in | College Park, Maryland, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions
| Length | 70 inches |
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| Weight | 600 lbs |
| Rear tread | 37 to 49 inches |
| Length (cm) | 177 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 272 kg |
| Rear tread (cm) | 93 to 124 cm |
| Ground clearance | 12 inches |
| Ground clearance (cm) | 30 cm |
References
| Reference | America's Newest All-Purpose Garden Tractor published in 1954, by Panzer |
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Transmission
| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
| Details | The Panzer offered three drive ratios by used of three pulleys mounted on the engine. To change ratios, the engine is shut off and the drive belt moved to the desired pulley. |