Hermann Lanz D 648 Allrad vs International Harvester 523
11 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (4WD; 2WD / 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1973–1978; 1965–1972). 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
11 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | D 648 Allrad | 523 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 47.1 hp | 47.1 hp | — |
| Engine declared | MWM D 225-3 ( 10/1973 bis 12/1974 ) | IHC D-179 | differs |
| Displacement declared | — | 2.93 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | — | 131 lb·ft · 177 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 17.6 mph · 28.4 km/h | 12.4–18.6 mph · 20–30 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Maintenance-free dry single-plate clutch | Pedal-operated dry single-disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | — | 7.5 gpm · 28.5 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | — | 3,556 psi · 245 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 4,079 lb · 1,850 kg | 3,748 lb · 1,700 kg | +9% D 648 Allrad |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 595/980 rpm | 540 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 5,291 lb · 2,400 kg | 5,379–6,294 lb · 2,440–2,855 kg | differs |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 9,921 lb · 4,500 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 84.3 in · 2,140 mm | 78.7 in · 2,000 mm | +7% D 648 Allrad |
| Length declared | 141.7 in · 3,600 mm | 119.5–128.7 in · 3,035–3,268 mm | differs |
| Width declared | 66.9 in · 1,700 mm | 71.5 in · 1,815 mm | +7% 523 |
| Height declared | 51.2 in · 1,300 mm | 59.8–95.9 in · 1,520–2,436 mm | differs |
| Ground clearance declared | 14.6 in · 370 mm | 15.0 in · 380 mm | — |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 14.3 ft · 4.35 m | 12.0 ft · 3.65 m | +19% D 648 Allrad |
| Fuel tank declared | 74.0 qt · 70 L | 74.0 qt · 70 L | — |
Hermann Lanz D 648 Allrad sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D648A”
International Harvester 523 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 523”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 553”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick 523”