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Jim Haynes has put together a great rundown of the history of the Panzer tractor. It's posted at his web site (Dandy Sales). Click on the link below to read the story. If you have anything to add, please let Jim know or send a note to info@panzertractors.com.  Info on how to date a Panzer without upsetting your wife! Click Here to date a Panzer A few years ago, we acquired the entire collection of sales cards from Allen Lawnmower. These index cards listed model information, serial numbers and sales dates for Panzers sold from the mid '50s through the early '70s. This invaluable piece of history can help you identify your tractor's year of manufacture by comparing your serial number to like tractors and their sales dates. To access the database online, go to http://www.geocities.com/panzerclub/panzerinfo.htm and click on the Database link. Click Here to Access the Database  Model A / T102 (1954-57)
The Model A was first produced in College Park, Md. in late 1954, but most were made in the new plant beginning in 1955. The T102 is identical to the Model A, but will have a newer Briggs engine (9HP model 23A). The T102 was dropped in 1958 in favor of the T200 4 wheel series.  T65 Copar Panzer (1959-60)
The T65 was similar to the T50-60 series, but can be identified by the PTO bracket on the left frame rail being forward of the engine (see picture). It differs from the T70 in that the grille, front axle and clutch handle are (generally) made of cast aluminum instead of cast iron. It had a 5 3/4 hp Briggs engine. T50-T65 models had "Copar Panzer" cast into the front grille, while the later T70 just said "Panzer". The T65 model color is teal/white, but many (most?) were painted red by the owners as in this picture. The red/yellow/black/white colors shown are correct for the T50, T55 and T60 tractors. | Return Home | Panzer Stories | Panzer Blog | Picture Page | Model ID / Panzer History | Downloads | Event Calendar | Panzer Parts | Panzers For Sale | Club Links | FAQ Page | Contact Us | |
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