Hermann Lanz D 260 A vs Massey Ferguson MF 274 S (Traktorenlexikon)

7 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

Hermann Lanz D 260 A

1971–1979

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

Massey Ferguson MF 274 S (Traktorenlexikon)

1980–1987

No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (4WD; Two-wheel or four-wheel drive); they were not built in overlapping years (1971–1979; 1980–1987). 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

7 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

Hermann Lanz D 260 A and Massey Ferguson MF 274 S (Traktorenlexikon), field by field
FieldD 260 AMF 274 SGap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed58.9 hp59 hp
Engine declaredMWM D 225-4 ( 7/1971 bis 3/1976 )
Maximum torque declared166 lb·ft · 226 N·m176 lb·ft · 239 N·m+6% MF 274 S
Transmission
Top speed declared15.8 mph · 25.4 km/h18.6 mph · 30 km/h+18% MF 274 S
Clutch declaredDouble clutch by Fichtel & SachsTwo-stage clutchdiffers
Hydraulics & hitch
Pump flow declared9.5 gpm · 36.0 L/min
Three-point lift at ends declared4,299–5,291 lb · 1,950–2,400 kg
Rear PTO speeds declared552/1000 rpm540/1000 rpmdiffers
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared6,658 lb · 3,020 kg6,305 lb · 2,860 kg+6% D 260 A
Maximum permissible mass declared9,700 lb · 4,400 kg
Wheelbase declared92.5 in · 2,350 mm87.0 in · 2,210 mm+6% D 260 A
Length declared141.7 in · 3,600 mm148.0 in · 3,760 mm
Width declared76.0 in · 1,930 mm78.7 in · 2,000 mm
Height declared89.4 in · 2,270 mm96.9 in · 2,460 mm+8% MF 274 S
Ground clearance declared15.7 in · 400 mm
Turning radius, braked declared18.0 ft · 5.50 m
Fuel tank declared74.0 qt · 70 L

Hermann Lanz D 260 A sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D 260 A”

Massey Ferguson MF 274 S (Traktorenlexikon) sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274S”