Tier E — Heritage / discontinued Two-wheel tractor
Bucher K3
A Swiss heritage single-axle tractor (Einachser) from Bucher-Guyer of Niederweningen. The K3 (mid-1950s) ran a MAG four-stroke and worked as a bar-mower and implement carrier rather than a rotary tiller (tineType is nominal). Bucher built around 5,000 walking tractors from 1953-73 and has a strong Alpine collector following. Engine type and year from heritage sources; weight is class-typical and working width is implement-dependent, so specs are flagged.
Indicative price
£400–£1,500
Specifications pending verification.We publish estimates openly rather than hiding them. Figures here are a used-market range and should be confirmed against a live dealer quote or listing before you buy.
Who it's for
Best for: Collectors and Alpine smallholders restoring a Swiss Einachser.
Strengths
- Rugged Swiss engineering
- Implement carrier for mowing and tillage
- Strong Alpine collector following
- Simple MAG four-stroke
Trade-offs
- Discontinued - used only
- A mower/carrier, not a rotavator
- Width implement-dependent; weight approximate
Specifications
| Category | Two-wheel tractor |
|---|---|
| Type | Front-tine · Heritage / discontinued |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Engine | MAG 4-stroke single-cylinder (~7 hp) |
| Power output | 7 hp / 5.2 kW |
| Working width | Varies by configuration |
| Weight | 115 kg |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Introduced | 1956 |
| Indicative price | £400–£1,500 |
| Price basis | Used-market range |
Front-tine machine. Width and weight determine how much ground you cover and how manoeuvrable it is — heavier machines bite harder but ask more of you to turn and transport.
K3 — your questions
How much does the Bucher K3 cost?
The indicative price is £400–£1,500, based on used-market sale prices. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.
What size plot is the K3 suited to?
Collectors and Alpine smallholders restoring a Swiss Einachser. As a heritage machine, working width varies with the rotor and engine fitted — check the specific example you're buying.
Is the K3 petrol, diesel or electric?
It is petrol (MAG 4-stroke single-cylinder (~7 hp)). That means strong sustained power for breaking and turning ground, with routine fuel and oil maintenance.
