Kramer KB 180 vs MAN 4K1
6 material differences · fewer than 12
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
| Field | KB 180 | 4K1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 17.7 hp | 17.7 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Güldner 2 DNS | MAN/Güldner D 8515 M 172 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 1.31 L | 1.30 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 54 lb·ft · 74 N·m | 54 lb·ft · 74 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 11.8 mph · 19 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | +32% 4K1 |
| Clutch declared | Single dry plate clutch by Fichtel & Sachs | Single plate dry clutch from Fichtel & Sachs | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pressure declared | 1,707 psi · 118 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 1,102 lb · 500 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 530 rpm | 540 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 2,579 lb · 1,170 kg | 3,417 lb · 1,550 kg | +32% 4K1 |
| Wheelbase declared | 69.5 in · 1,765 mm | 68.9 in · 1,750 mm | — |
| Length declared | 111.0 in · 2,820 mm | 111.0 in · 2,820 mm | — |
| Width declared | 59.1 in · 1,500 mm | 57.5 in · 1,460 mm | — |
| Height declared | 61.8 in · 1,570 mm | 64.2 in · 1,630 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 11.6 in · 294 mm | 15.7 in · 400 mm | +36% 4K1 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | — | 8.5 ft · 2.60 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 25.4 qt · 24 L | 26.4 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”