Hermann Lanz D 28 (TD) vs Massey Ferguson MF 30
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1948–1952; 1963–1964). 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 · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | D 28 (TD) | MF 30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 27.5 hp | 26.7 hp | — |
| Engine declared | MWM TD 115 or TD 15 | Perkins A 4.107 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.85 L | 1.75 L | +63% D 28 (TD) |
| Maximum torque declared | 116 lb·ft · 157 N·m | 77 lb·ft · 104 N·m | +51% D 28 (TD) |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Single plate dry clutch from Fichtel & Sachs | Pedal operated dry air cooled MF double clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | — | 4.0 gpm · 15.0 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | — | 1,991 psi · 137 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 2,271 lb · 1,030 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 550 rpm | 540 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 3,858 lb · 1,750 kg | 3,241 lb · 1,470 kg | +19% D 28 (TD) |
| Wheelbase declared | 69.3 in · 1,760 mm | 72.0 in · 1,830 mm | — |
| Length declared | 111.4 in · 2,830 mm | 114.6 in · 2,910 mm | — |
| Width declared | 60.6 in · 1,540 mm | 63.0 in · 1,600 mm | — |
| Height declared | 59.1 in · 1,500 mm | 55.1 in · 1,400 mm | +7% D 28 (TD) |
| Ground clearance declared | 14.8 in · 375 mm | 13.4 in · 340 mm | +10% D 28 (TD) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 4.1 ft · 1.25 m | 9.0 ft · 2.75 m | +120% MF 30 |
| Fuel tank declared | 39.1 qt · 37 L | 47.6 qt · 45 L | +22% MF 30 |
Hermann Lanz D 28 (TD) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D 28 (TD)”
Massey Ferguson MF 30 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 30”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 30 V”