John Deere Model H or Lanz D 6500?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the Model H has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the D 6500 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

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?

Buyer questions for John Deere Model H and Lanz D 6500, with the call on each
QuestionModel HD 6500Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?11 kW (15 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell H”11 kW (15 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 6500”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the Model H has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the D 6500 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 Model H and the D 6500.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?——No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the Model H and the D 6500.
Which pumps more oil for implements?——No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the Model H and the D 6500.
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?——No figureNo call on three-point lift: no figure on record for the Model H and the D 6500.
Which is heavier, for traction?1,377 kg (3,036 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell H”2,650 kg (5,842 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 6500”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Lanz D 6500 is 92% heavier (1,273 kg / 2,806 lb) than the John Deere Model H (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 Model H and the D 6500.
Which has the wider choice of gears?3Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell H”3Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 6500”EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call.
Which offers a creeper range?——No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the Model H and the D 6500.
Which is faster on the road?10 km/h (6.2 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell H”—No figureNo call on top speed: no figure on record for the D 6500.
Which offers more PTO speeds?546 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell H”540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 6500”No figureNo call on PTO speeds: no standard PTO speed stated for the Model H.
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?dependent (stops with the clutch)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell H”—No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the D 6500.
Which drives on both axles?2WDTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell H”2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 6500”EvenEven on drive: all two-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1939–19471929–1935Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The John Deere Model H is newer: production began 10 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The Lanz D 6500 is 92% heavier (1,273 kg / 2,806 lb) than the John Deere Model H (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • The John Deere Model H is newer: production began 10 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on drive: all two-wheel drive.
  • Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the Model H has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the D 6500 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, top speed, PTO speeds and PTO independence.

← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources