Lanz D 1561 or Lanz D 1581?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the D 1561 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the D 1581 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 Lanz D 1561 and Lanz D 1581, with the call on each
QuestionD 1561D 1581Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?36.6 kW (49.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1561”36.6 kW (49.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1581”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the D 1561 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the D 1581 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 D 1561 and the D 1581.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?——No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the D 1561 and the D 1581.
Which pumps more oil for implements?——No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the D 1561 and the D 1581.
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?——No figureNo call on three-point lift: no figure on record for the D 1561 and the D 1581.
Which is heavier, for traction?5,280 kg (11,640 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1561”5,200 kg (11,464 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1581”EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which may carry more ballast and load?——No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the D 1561 and the D 1581.
Which has the wider choice of gears?6Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1561”6Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1581”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 D 1561 and the D 1581.
Which is faster on the road?7.7 km/h (4.8 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1561”7.7 km/h (4.8 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1581”EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which offers more PTO speeds?554 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1561”554 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1581”No figureNo call on PTO speeds: no standard PTO speed stated for the D 1561 and the D 1581.
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?——No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the D 1561 and the D 1581.
Which drives on both axles?TracksTraktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1561”TracksTraktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1581”EvenEven on drive: the same running gear.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1937–19461937–1946EvenSame 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?

  • Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • 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 top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on drive: the same running gear.
  • 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 D 1561 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the D 1581 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.

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