- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1964–1967
- 2,450 built
It sits on the compact/utility boundary, so either size is a fair description. It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S) specs: hp, weight, years
Hanomag-Borgward D 301 R four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 31 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
31 hp
23 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S)”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 3,924 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,866 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 5.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S) specs: key facts
The Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S) was built from 1964 to 1967.
The Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 23 kW (31 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S) has a Hanomag-Borgward D 301 R engine, a 4-cylinder 1.80 L diesel unit.
The Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S) weighs 1,780 kg (3,924 lb) unladen.
The Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S) has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S) lifts 1,300 kg (2,866 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S) delivers 19.0 L/min (5.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S)”
How does the Perfekt 401 (S) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A maximum engine torque of 99 N·m is low for its class — 16% below the median of 118 N·m across the 77 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 128 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a Perfekt 401 (S) have?
The only figure for the Perfekt 401 (S) is 31 hp (23 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S)”
What engine is in a Perfekt 401 (S)?
A Perfekt 401 (S) has a Hanomag-Borgward D 301 R, a 4-cylinder 1.80 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Hanomag-Borgward D 301 R |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 109.7 ci · 1.80 L |
| Max torque | 73 lb·ft · 99 N·m @ 1,700 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S)”
How much will a Perfekt 401 (S) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A Perfekt 401 (S) lifts 2,866 lb (1,300 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 5.0 gpm · 19.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 2,866 lb · 1,300 kg |
| Rear PTO | engine-driven, 540 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S)”
What transmission does a Perfekt 401 (S) have?
Transmission specifications for the Perfekt 401 (S) are below.
| Clutch | dual clutch by Fichtel & Sachs |
|---|---|
| Steering | ZF Gemmer steering GD 28 |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S)”
How much does a Perfekt 401 (S) weigh?
A Perfekt 401 (S) weighs 3,924 lb (1,780 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,924 lb · 1,780 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 80.1 in · 2,035 mm |
| Length | 133.1 in · 3,380 mm |
| Width | 62.2 in · 1,580 mm |
| Height | 66.9 in · 1,700 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.7 in · 400 mm |
| Front track | 49.2–70.9 in · 1,250–1,800 mm |
| Rear track | 49.2–67.7 in · 1,250–1,720 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.2 ft · 3.40 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S)”
What oil does a Perfekt 401 (S) take, and how much?
A Perfekt 401 (S) engine takes 5.0 qt (4.75 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5.0 qt · 4.75 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 19.5 qt · 18.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 7.7 qt · 7.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 9.7 qt · 9.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S)” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a Perfekt 401 (S)?
Within 10% of its 31 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fordson Dexta-Special30.6 hp engine, claimed · 1963–1964Side by side with the Perfekt 401 (S) →
- Fordson Dexta (957 E)30.6 hp engine, claimed · 1957–1964Side by side with the Perfekt 401 (S) →
- WHITE 2-3530.6 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1984Side by side with the Perfekt 401 (S) →
- John Deere-LANZ 31031.5 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1968Side by side with the Perfekt 401 (S) →
- International Harvester D-43231.5 hp engine, claimed · 1962–1966Side by side with the Perfekt 401 (S) →
- John Deere 82031.5 hp engine, claimed · 1967–1975Side by side with the Perfekt 401 (S) →
Common questions about the Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S)
Is a Perfekt 401 (S) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a Perfekt 401 (S) have?
A Perfekt 401 (S) has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S)”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S) — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-69763 · revision 972211. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document