Deutz (KHD) D 3006 or MAN 4N2?

Which should you choose?

On performance, no comparable figure differs by more than its threshold: on this data the machines are level. On features, the MAN 4N2 is ahead on PTO speeds and drive.

  • The MAN 4N2 suits PTO-driven implements (mowers, balers, pumps) better on this data: offers 1000 rpm.
  • The MAN 4N2 suits heavy draft work (ploughing, cultivating) better on this data: four-wheel drive.

Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.

What decides it, question by question?

Buyer questions for Deutz (KHD) D 3006 and MAN 4N2, with the call on each
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Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?20.3 kW (27.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 3006”20.6 kW (28 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “MAN 4N2”EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft?——No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the D 3006 and the 4N2.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?——No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the D 3006 and the 4N2.
Which pumps more oil for implements?26.8 L/min (7.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 3006”—No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the 4N2.
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?—1,700 kg (3,748 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “MAN 4N2”No figureNo call on three-point lift: no figure on record for the D 3006.
Which is heavier, for traction?1,785 kg (3,935 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 3006”1,720 kg (3,792 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “MAN 4N2”EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which may carry more ballast and load?3,000 kg (6,614 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 3006”—No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 4N2.
Which has the wider choice of gears?8Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 3006”8Traktorenlexikon, “MAN 4N2”EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call.
Which offers a creeper range?—YesTraktorenlexikon, “MAN 4N2”No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the D 3006.
Which is faster on the road?20 km/h (12.4 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 3006”19.9 km/h (12.4 mph) to 27.1 km/h (16.8 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “MAN 4N2”EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
Which offers more PTO speeds?540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 3006”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “MAN 4N2”AheadThe MAN 4N2 offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Deutz D 3006 does not (as stated by the sources).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?——No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the D 3006 and the 4N2.
Which drives on both axles?2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 3006”4WDTraktorenlexikon, “MAN 4N2”AheadThe MAN 4N2 is available with four-wheel drive; the Deutz D 3006 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
Which is newer, and what about parts?1968–19781961–1963Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Deutz D 3006 is newer: production began 7 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The MAN 4N2 offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Deutz D 3006 does not (as stated by the sources).
  • The MAN 4N2 is available with four-wheel drive; the Deutz D 3006 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
  • The Deutz D 3006 is newer: production began 7 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
  • Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, three-point lift, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.

← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources