Güldner G 40A (S) or Kramer KL 400?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the G 40A (S) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the KL 400 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Güldner G 40A (S) suits heavy draft work (ploughing, cultivating) better on this data: 20% (395 kg / 871 lb) heavier and 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?
| Question | G 40A (S) | KL 400 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 27.8 kW (37.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 40A” | 27.8 kW (37.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Kramer KL 400” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the G 40A (S) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the KL 400 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft. |
| 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 G 40A (S) and the KL 400. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the G 40A (S) and the KL 400. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | — | 20.0 L/min (5.3 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Kramer KL 400” | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the G 40A (S). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 1,528 kg (3,369 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 40A” | 1,250 kg (2,756 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Kramer KL 400” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the G 40A (S): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 40A”); the KL 400: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Kramer KL 400”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 2,345 kg (5,170 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 40A” | 1,790 kg (3,946 lb) to 1,950 kg (4,299 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Kramer KL 400” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Güldner G 40A (S) is 20% heavier (395 kg / 871 lb) than the Kramer KL 400 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | — | 2,500 kg (5,512 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Kramer KL 400” | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the G 40A (S). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 8Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 40A” | 10Traktorenlexikon, “Kramer KL 400” | 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, “Güldner G 40A” | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the KL 400. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 20 km/h (12.4 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 40A” | 20.0 km/h (12.4 mph) to 27.4 km/h (17.0 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Kramer KL 400” | 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? | 540/1150 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 40A” | 585 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Kramer KL 400” | No figureNo call on PTO speeds: no standard PTO speed stated for the KL 400. |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 40A” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Kramer KL 400” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 40A” | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Kramer KL 400” | AheadThe Güldner G 40A (S) is available with four-wheel drive; the Kramer KL 400 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources). |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1963–1969 | 1960–1967 | EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Güldner G 40A (S) is 20% heavier (395 kg / 871 lb) than the Kramer KL 400 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Güldner G 40A (S) is available with four-wheel drive; the Kramer KL 400 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
- 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.
- Even on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the G 40A (S) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the KL 400 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the G 40A (S): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 40A”); the KL 400: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Kramer KL 400”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO speeds.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources