Hürlimann D-65 Spezial or Kramer K 45?
Which should you choose?
On performance, no comparable figure differs by more than its threshold: on this data the machines are level. On features, the Hürlimann D-65 Spezial is ahead on forward gears.
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 | D-65 Spezial | K 45 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 31.0 kW (41.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann D 65” | 30.9 kW (41 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Kramer K 45” | EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call. |
| 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 D-65 Spezial and the K 45. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the D-65 Spezial and the K 45. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | — | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the D-65 Spezial and the K 45. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 1,100 kg (2,425 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann D 65” | 720 kg (1,587 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Kramer K 45” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the D-65 Spezial: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann D 65”); the K 45: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Kramer K 45”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 1,525 kg (3,362 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann D 65” | 2,500 kg (5,512 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Kramer K 45” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Kramer K 45 is 64% heavier (975 kg / 2,150 lb) than the Hürlimann D-65 Spezial (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 D-65 Spezial and the K 45. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 7Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann D 65” | 5Traktorenlexikon, “Kramer K 45” | AheadThe Hürlimann D-65 Spezial has 40% more forward gears (2 gears) than the Kramer K 45 (both forward gears, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers a creeper range? | YesTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann D 65” | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the K 45. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 20 km/h (12.4 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann D 65” | 20 km/h (12.4 mph) to 28 km/h (17.4 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Kramer K 45” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann D 65” | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Kramer K 45” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | dependent (stops with the clutch)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann D 65” | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the K 45. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann D 65” | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Kramer K 45” | EvenEven on drive: all two-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1958–1966 | 1954–1957 | 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 Kramer K 45 is 64% heavier (975 kg / 2,150 lb) than the Hürlimann D-65 Spezial (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Hürlimann D-65 Spezial has 40% more forward gears (2 gears) than the Kramer K 45 (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
- Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm).
- 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 three-point lift: the D-65 Spezial: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann D 65”); the K 45: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Kramer K 45”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources