it's big, interesting and ugly... also it looks like someone added an aftermarket pressure release valve and fuel cap. I bet you could deep fry a turkey with it
I believe that I saw couple like this on eBay a few years ago. One was in much better shape than the other. Although I forget the source of the info I believe I was advise then that this was used by the German army mostly in Poland. Sure would like to add the twin of yours to my collection of German stoves. 8) 8) Keep us advise as you develope more info on this beauty. Gordon
Hi Peter. Welcome to the forum. Googled it, but only found another at e-bay. Maybe you can mail the seller and they could give you some information on the stove? http://cgi.ebay.at/WEHRMACHT-Benzin-HEIZKOCHER-original-1943_W0QQitemZ150132881702QQcmdZViewItem Viel Gl?ck! Steven
Price can be nothing if you find one from somewhere f.ex. forest. If you find one from forest you have to shout loud "Achtung ein Kocher!"
Congratulations! You got the stove without any cost! Be careful if stove collecting bites you it's a dangerous hobby. It will take all of your money and free time. Also you start to have stoves in every place in your house.
Hi folks, Does anyone have more info on this stove? I had another look at one this morning (my first look was a month ago ), complete with what looks like a heater attachment on top. The owner (a friend of mine) wants to sell it but would like to know what he has first. Thanks in advance for any info! Best regards, Wim
I have this same stove. Anyone know if this takes gas or kerosene? Mine is a long way from being ready from trying to light; but was hopful someone would know what kind of fuel.
@Fred Jordan Sold post-war it evidently offered kerosene (petroleum) or gasoline (benzin) versions. Probably a jet change distinguished the two, a smaller orifice-sized jet for the kerosene version.
@Fred Jordan The advertisement above for both the stoves gives “Price for kerosene” and “Price for gasoline”. Cheers Tony Edit: crossed with @presscall
OK, thanks guys. Boy now am I going to have trouble figuring out which one I have. Also, how much pressure to put on the tank if I start with kerosene.
@Tony Press possible it is Z 50 mit "brennerkappe" kraftstoffheizkocher 1943 possible mit "brennerkappe" unknown "yet" substitute possible mit "brennerkappe" ===================================== Yours is "1943" not Z 50 AND have no ANY notes what for type fuel is designed AND is German Army vehicle stove - named "kraftstoff" - what mean just fuel, AND kerosene stove working on lighter fuels AND this is working AND here Want to know what this stove is, and is it worth restoring was answer,
Without answering the question, some info on testing. If the stove has a pressure release valve it will have been sold for Kerosene (Paraffin) use. But read on. Always try Kerosene first. Both fuels will burn, but kerosene burning poorly in a gasoline stove is more obvious than the reverse. If the flame is smoky and rich at full power swap to gasoline/ white gas. If the stove is clean and the burn is too, keep using kero. Gasoline will burn cleanly in a gasoline stove but can also be burned (at a lower maximum heat) through a kerosene jet. Without knowing what full power looks like it can be hard to tell- and any leaks at first test are safer if they are kerosene. Don't, on pain of death, open the pressure release valve if you are fueling with gasoline/petrol/anything volatile.
