Fendt Farmer 2 W vs Hermann Lanz D 542 Obst
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (50%); the drive differs (4WD; 2WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1971–1971; 1973–1979). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
10 material differences · 2 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Farmer 2 W | D 542 Obst | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 44.1 hp | 44.1 hp | — |
| Engine declared | MWM D 325-3 | MWM D 225-3 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.55 L | — | — |
| Maximum torque declared | — | 132 lb·ft · 179 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 12.2–15.5 mph · 19.6–25.0 km/h | 14.9 mph · 24.0 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Tornado duplex clutch by Fichtel & Sachs | Dual clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 8.0 gpm · 30.5 L/min | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 4,630 lb · 2,100 kg | 4,409 lb · 2,000 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1120 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 3,307 lb · 1,500 kg | 4,960 lb · 2,250 kg | +50% D 542 Obst |
| Wheelbase declared | 69.9 in · 1,775 mm | 78.7 in · 2,000 mm | +13% D 542 Obst |
| Length declared | 108.3 in · 2,750 mm | 128.0 in · 3,250 mm | +18% D 542 Obst |
| Width declared | 37.4 in · 950 mm | 53.5 in · 1,360 mm | +43% D 542 Obst |
| Height declared | 76.4 in · 1,940 mm | 57.1 in · 1,450 mm | +34% Farmer 2 W |
| Ground clearance declared | 9.1 in · 230 mm | 15.0 in · 380 mm | +65% D 542 Obst |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 4.9 ft · 1.50 m | — | — |
| Fuel tank declared | — | 54.9 qt · 52 L | — |
Fendt Farmer 2 W sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Farmer 2 W”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 60 R7253”
Hermann Lanz D 542 Obst sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D 542 Obst”