In tractor production in the GDR, implement carriers played a central role. Production of the RS series reached 120,000 tractors, while the Famulus models remained at a few thousand in various versions. The first implement carrier to enter series production was the RS 08, which began production in 1953. It had a 0.69-liter two-stroke gasoline engine producing 15 horsepower. Through a directional reverser, there were 8 gears in both directions.

In 1957, the RS 09 was introduced, featuring a 1.02-liter V2 diesel engine manufactured under license from Austrian Warchalowski. Initially, it produced 18 horsepower, and later a 15-horsepower version was also offered. A new feature was the hydraulic lift. The predecessor’s green color was replaced by the same reddish-orange used also on Famulus tractors. In 1961, the engine was bored out to 1.15 liters, producing 16.5 horsepower. In 1962, an improved model, the RS 09/122, was introduced, which included, among other things, a reinforced gearbox and a restricted front axle tilt angle to prevent rollover. There were also many special versions of the RS 09, such as a model with a flatbed, a maize cultivation version, a vegetable cultivation version, and a mountain version. The country’s agricultural machinery production also produced dozens of different implements that utilized the RS’s capabilities.

In 1964, the country’s own expertise yielded a 25-horsepower V4 diesel that entered production. Instead of prototype designation RS 09/124, the model was marked GT 124. The basic structure remained the same, but the powertrain was reinforced to correspond to the increased power. Implement carriers were exported not only to Eastern Europe but also to African countries, among others.

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