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Fahrzeugbau Ing. Hans Meister

 Graz -Thal, Austria

Fahrzeugbau Ing. Hans Meister  Graz -Thal, Austria

Fahrzeugbau Ing. Hans Meister  was a manufacturer of small automobiles from Austria . The brand name was Meister (Master) .

History 

Hans Jörg Meister founded the company in 1962. Location was at the Elisabethinergasse 8 in Graz. He started with the production of invalid vehicles. In 1969, larger, automotive-like vehicles were added.  The production and the company headquarters were relocated to Thal near Graz. 1979 ended production. In total, about 1500 vehicles were created.

The company produced light vehicles. For driving the three-wheeled vehicles usually one made single-cylinder engine of Puch with 49 cc engine capacity and 3.5 hp power. The G 5 N moped cabin consisted of a tubular frame and a body made of plastic .The drive was performed on one of the two rear wheels. The maximum speed was indicated at 40 km / h. The K 5 There were both open and with a closed cabin tricycle vehicle with Steered front wheel, low-lying center of gravity, optimum wheel load division, all wheels individually cushioned.A shock-resistant safety frame made of precision steel tubes. Transport vehicles were also built (type designation T5) noted as Tax-free, use from 16 years of age possible. With No parking worries, no towing of goods to and from the parking lot the rear drop side leaves Fold down and fasten horizontally so that  goods can be transported with a length of 2.50 m.. High driving comfort, excellent suspension, good road holding and rock solid construction. With the high-performance motor 3.5 hp from Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG.Corrosion-proof plastic tank handlebar lock, bag hook, bell, rear-view mirror, tools.Paintwork: red.

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Technical
  • Meister Transportmoped T5 Technical details and specifications

    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    length 2.32 m
    width 1.10 m
    height without roof 0.94 m
    height with roof 1.58 m
    Turning circle:3.00m
    Maximum payload 150 kg
    weight 125 kg, maximum total weight 400 kg
    interior width 1.00 m
    interior height 0.23 m
    interior length 1.00 m

    WHEELS TYRES:
    Wheels: 3.50 x 8.00
    snow chains possible.

    SUSPENSION:
    front and rear cranklow-vibration bearings made oftung-free, wear-resistant plastic
    unbreakable,fabric suspension:progressive rubber pressure spring elements with internal damping.

    BRAKES:
    oversized in all three wheels
    brakes with150 mm drum diameter

    ENGINE:
    SteyrDaimler-Puch, Type E 50 W
    49 cm 33.5 hp, 2-stroke system
    fan cooling

    TRANSMISSION DRIVE LINE:
    three-speed gearbox
    on request automatic transmission
    Operation on steering,accelerating and brakes.
    drive train swing combined engine with the right rear wheel
    Chain drive to rear wheel.

    ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT:

    Lighting system: 6 volts / 17 watts
    two headlights
    two position taillights,
    Light switch and ignition switch

    Controls:
    on the handlebars on the left: rotary shifter
    on the right throttle grip and parking brake for the front wheel.
    foot brake acting on both rear wheels
    smooth pull starter.

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