Hermann Lanz D 648 Allrad vs Massey Ferguson MF 254 S (Traktorenlexikon)
7 material differences · fewer than 12
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 (1973–1978; 1983–1987). 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 · 2 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | D 648 Allrad | MF 254 S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 47.1 hp | 47 hp | — |
| Engine declared | MWM D 225-3 ( 10/1973 bis 12/1974 ) | Perkins A 3.152 | differs |
| Displacement declared | — | 2.50 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | — | 131 lb·ft · 178 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 17.6 mph · 28.4 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | +14% D 648 Allrad |
| Clutch declared | Maintenance-free dry single-plate clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | — | 9.5 gpm · 36.0 L/min | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 4,079 lb · 1,850 kg | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 595/980 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 5,291 lb · 2,400 kg | 5,776 lb · 2,620 kg | +9% MF 254 S |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 9,921 lb · 4,500 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 84.3 in · 2,140 mm | 81.1 in · 2,060 mm | — |
| Length declared | 141.7 in · 3,600 mm | 132.3 in · 3,360 mm | +7% D 648 Allrad |
| Width declared | 66.9 in · 1,700 mm | 74.8 in · 1,900 mm | +12% MF 254 S |
| Height declared | 51.2 in · 1,300 mm | 94.5 in · 2,400 mm | +85% MF 254 S |
| Ground clearance declared | 14.6 in · 370 mm | — | — |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 14.3 ft · 4.35 m | — | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 74.0 qt · 70 L | — | — |
Hermann Lanz D 648 Allrad sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D648A”
Massey Ferguson MF 254 S (Traktorenlexikon) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 254S”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 233”