Hermann Lanz L 25 a vs Schlüter DSU
6 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 (1942–1944; 1947–1948). 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
6 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | L 25 a | DSU | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 24.4 hp | 24 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Deutz GF2M 115 or wahlweise | — | — |
| Displacement declared | 3.98 L | — | — |
| 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 | Single-disc dry clutch from Fichtel and Sachs type K 16 Z | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,850 lb · 2,200 kg | 4,189 lb · 1,900 kg | +16% L 25 a |
| Wheelbase declared | 80.7 in · 2,050 mm | 74.8 in · 1,900 mm | +8% L 25 a |
| Length declared | 112.6 in · 2,860 mm | 122.0 in · 3,100 mm | +8% DSU |
| Width declared | 59.1 in · 1,500 mm | 63.0 in · 1,600 mm | +7% DSU |
| Height declared | 64.6 in · 1,640 mm | 65.0 in · 1,650 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 11.8 in · 300 mm | — | — |
Hermann Lanz L 25 a sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “HELA L 25 a Holzgas”
Schlüter DSU sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Schlüter DSU 25”