Hermann Lanz Samson 2 or Lanz 12/20 HN-Verkehr?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the Samson 2 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 12/20 HN-Verkehr has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Lanz 12/20 HN-Verkehr suits road haulage better on this data: 83% (10.0 km/h / 6.2 mph) more top speed.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | Samson 2 | 12/20 HN-Verkehr | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 8.1 kW (10.9 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “HELA Samson 2” | 8.8 kW (11.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 7511” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the Samson 2 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 12/20 HN-Verkehr has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the Samson 2 and the 12/20 HN-Verkehr. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the Samson 2 and the 12/20 HN-Verkehr. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | — | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the Samson 2 and the 12/20 HN-Verkehr. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | — | — | No figureNo call on three-point lift: no figure on record for the Samson 2 and the 12/20 HN-Verkehr. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 1,350 kg (2,976 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “HELA Samson 2” | 2,650 kg (5,842 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 7511” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Lanz 12/20 HN-Verkehr is 96% heavier (1,300 kg / 2,866 lb) than the Hermann Lanz Samson 2 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | — | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the Samson 2 and the 12/20 HN-Verkehr. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 4Traktorenlexikon, “HELA Samson 2” | 6Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 7511” | AheadThe Lanz 12/20 HN-Verkehr has 50% more forward gears (2 gears) than the Hermann Lanz Samson 2 (both forward gears, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the Samson 2 and the 12/20 HN-Verkehr. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 12 km/h (7.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “HELA Samson 2” | 22.0 km/h (13.7 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 7511” | AheadThe Lanz 12/20 HN-Verkehr has 83% more top speed (10.0 km/h / 6.2 mph) than the Hermann Lanz Samson 2 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 1500Traktorenlexikon, “HELA Samson 2” | 800Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 7511” | No figureNo call on PTO speeds: no standard PTO speed stated for the Samson 2 and the 12/20 HN-Verkehr. |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the Samson 2 and the 12/20 HN-Verkehr. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “HELA Samson 2” | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 7511” | EvenEven on drive: all two-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1936–1937 | 1932–1933 | EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Lanz 12/20 HN-Verkehr is 96% heavier (1,300 kg / 2,866 lb) than the Hermann Lanz Samson 2 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Lanz 12/20 HN-Verkehr has 50% more forward gears (2 gears) than the Hermann Lanz Samson 2 (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
- The Lanz 12/20 HN-Verkehr has 83% more top speed (10.0 km/h / 6.2 mph) than the Hermann Lanz Samson 2 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
- Even on drive: all two-wheel drive.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the Samson 2 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 12/20 HN-Verkehr has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, three-point lift, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range, PTO speeds and PTO independence.
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