- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1971–1979
- 46 built
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
Hermann Lanz D 260A specs: hp, weight, years
MWM D 225-4 ( 7/1971 bis 3/1976 ) four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 58.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
58.9 hp
43.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D 260 A”, 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
- 6,658 lb
- 3-point lift
- 4,299–5,291 lb
- Top speed
- 15.8 mph
Hermann Lanz D 260A specs: key facts
The Hermann Lanz D 260A was built from 1971 to 1979.
The Hermann Lanz D 260A has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 43.9 kW (58.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Hermann Lanz D 260A is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Hermann Lanz D 260A has a MWM D 225-4 ( 7/1971 bis 3/1976 ) engine, a 4-cylinder diesel unit.
The Hermann Lanz D 260A weighs 3,020 kg (6,658 lb) unladen.
The Hermann Lanz D 260A has an independent rear PTO running at 552/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Hermann Lanz D 260A lifts 1,950–2,400 kg (4,299–5,291 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D 260 A”
How much horsepower does a D 260A have?
The only figure for the D 260A is 58.9 hp (43.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D 260 A”
What engine is in a D 260A?
A D 260A has an MWM D 225-4 ( 7/1971 bis 3/1976 ), a 4-cylinder diesel engine.
| Make & model | MWM D 225-4 ( 7/1971 bis 3/1976 ) |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Max torque | 166 lb·ft · 226 N·m @ 1,600 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D 260 A”
How much will a D 260A lift?
A D 260A lifts 4,299–5,291 lb (1,950–2,400 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 4,299–5,291 lb · 1,950–2,400 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 552/1000 rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D 260 A”
What transmission does a D 260A have?
Transmission specifications for the D 260A are below.
| Clutch | Double clutch by Fichtel & Sachs |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated four wheel oil pressure brake, usable as individual wheel brake |
| Steering | ZF hydraulic steering |
| Top speed | 15.8 mph · 25.4 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D 260 A”
How much does a D 260A weigh?
A D 260A weighs 6,658 lb (3,020 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 6,658 lb · 3,020 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 9,700 lb · 4,400 kg |
| Wheelbase | 92.5 in · 2,350 mm |
| Length | 141.7 in · 3,600 mm |
| Width | 76.0 in · 1,930 mm |
| Height | 89.4 in · 2,270 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.7 in · 400 mm |
| Front track | 59.1 in · 1,500 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 59.1 in · 1,500 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Turning radius, braked | 18.0 ft · 5.50 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D 260 A”
What oil does a D 260A take, and how much?
A D 260A engine takes 9.5 qt (9 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.5 qt · 9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D 260 A” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 14.8 qt · 14 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D 260 A” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a D 260A?
Within 10% of its 58.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Güldner G 60A58.9 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1969Side by side with the D 260A →
- Massey Ferguson 274S59 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1987Side by side with the D 260A →
- Deutz-Fahr D 6207 (C)59 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1982Side by side with the D 260A →
- Lamborghini R-360 (DT)59.1 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1972Side by side with the D 260A →
- Ford 4600 (A)59.1 hp engine, claimed · 1975–1981Side by side with the D 260A →
- WHITE 2-6059.1 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1980Side by side with the D 260A →
Common questions about the Hermann Lanz D 260A
Is a D 260A two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Hermann Lanz D 260A is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a D 260A have?
A D 260A has a independent 552/1000 rpm rear PTO.
What serial numbers does a D 260A carry?
The source prints serial numbers 260 001 A to 260 110 A.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D 260 A”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: HELA D 260 A — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-100674 · revision 957472. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document