Kramer KB 180 vs MAN 4K1

6 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

Kramer KB 180

1956–1959

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

MAN 4K1

1959–1961

No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (32%); the drive differs (2WD; 4WD). 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 · 8 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

Kramer KB 180 and MAN 4K1, field by field
FieldKB 1804K1Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed17.7 hp17.7 hp
Engine declaredGüldner 2 DNSMAN/Güldner D 8515 M 172differs
Displacement declared1.31 L1.30 L
Maximum torque declared54 lb·ft · 74 N·m54 lb·ft · 74 N·m
Transmission
Top speed declared11.8 mph · 19 km/h15.5 mph · 25 km/h+32% 4K1
Clutch declaredSingle dry plate clutch by Fichtel & SachsSingle plate dry clutch from Fichtel & Sachsdiffers
Hydraulics & hitch
Pressure declared1,707 psi · 118 bar
Three-point lift at ends declared1,102 lb · 500 kg
Rear PTO speeds declared530 rpm540 rpmdiffers
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared2,579 lb · 1,170 kg3,417 lb · 1,550 kg+32% 4K1
Wheelbase declared69.5 in · 1,765 mm68.9 in · 1,750 mm
Length declared111.0 in · 2,820 mm111.0 in · 2,820 mm
Width declared59.1 in · 1,500 mm57.5 in · 1,460 mm
Height declared61.8 in · 1,570 mm64.2 in · 1,630 mm
Ground clearance declared11.6 in · 294 mm15.7 in · 400 mm+36% 4K1
Turning radius, braked declared8.5 ft · 2.60 m
Fuel tank declared25.4 qt · 24 L26.4 qt · 25 L

Kramer KB 180 sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Kramer KB 180”
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fahr D 131 W”

MAN 4K1 sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “MAN 4K1”
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “MAN 2K1”