Hermann Lanz L 25 a vs International Harvester Super FC-D
11 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (35%); they were not built in overlapping years (1942–1944; 1953–1957). 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 · 1 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | L 25 a | Super FC-D | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 24.4 hp | 24 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Deutz GF2M 115 or wahlweise | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER FD-123 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 3.98 L | 2.01 L | +98% L 25 a |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 12.1 mph · 19.4 km/h | 10.6 mph · 17 km/h | +14% L 25 a |
| Clutch declared | single-plate dry clutch from Fichtel & Sachs | Pedal-operated dry single-disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | — | 4.6 gpm · 17.3 L/min | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 539 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,850 lb · 2,200 kg | 3,594 lb · 1,630 kg | +35% L 25 a |
| Wheelbase declared | 80.7 in · 2,050 mm | 91.5 in · 2,324 mm | +13% Super FC-D |
| Length declared | 112.6 in · 2,860 mm | 129.5 in · 3,290 mm | +15% Super FC-D |
| Width declared | 59.1 in · 1,500 mm | 78.0 in · 1,980 mm | +32% Super FC-D |
| Height declared | 64.6 in · 1,640 mm | 71.3 in · 1,810 mm | +10% Super FC-D |
| Ground clearance declared | 11.8 in · 300 mm | 22.4 in · 570 mm | +90% Super FC-D |
| Turning radius, braked declared | — | 12.0 ft · 3.65 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | — | 44.1 qt · 41.75 L | — |
Hermann Lanz L 25 a sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “HELA L 25 a Holzgas”
International Harvester Super FC-D sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick Super-FC-D”