- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Crawler
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1937–1939
It sits on the standard-size/high-power 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
We looked and the record does not say what this machine is. How we decide what a machine is
Lanz D 1550 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 49.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
49.1 hp
36.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1550”, 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
- 10,516–10,803 lb
- Top speed
- 5.0 mph
Lanz D 1550 specs: key facts
The Lanz D 1550 was built from 1937 to 1939.
The Lanz D 1550 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 36.6 kW (49.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Lanz D 1550 is a tracked machine.
The Lanz D 1550 weighs 4,770–4,900 kg (10,516–10,803 lb) unladen.
The Lanz D 1550 has a rear PTO running at 750 rpm.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1550”
How does the D 1550 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Six forward gears is low for its class — 25% below the median of 8 across the 316 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 90 L fuel tank is high for its class — 50% above the median of 60 L across the 292 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 4,770 kg is high for its class — 119% above the median of 2,176 kg across the 320 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 321 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a D 1550 have?
The only figure for the D 1550 is 49.1 hp (36.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1550”
How much will a D 1550 lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the D 1550 are below.
| Rear PTO | 750 rpm |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1550”
What transmission does a D 1550 have?
Transmission specifications for the D 1550 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dual plate clutch with clutch brake |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Steering clutch brake operated by two pedals, designed as band brake |
| Top speed | 5.0 mph · 8.0 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1550”
How much does a D 1550 weigh?
A D 1550 weighs 10,516–10,803 lb (4,770–4,900 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 10,516–10,803 lb · 4,770–4,900 kgthe article lists alternatives |
|---|---|
| Length | 110.2–119.3 in · 2,800–3,030 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Width | 73.4–74.2 in · 1,865–1,885 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Height | 91.3 in · 2,320 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.8 in · 350 mm |
| Front track | 57.5 in · 1,460 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 57.5 in · 1,460 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Turning radius, braked | 5.4 ft · 1.66 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1550”
What oil does a D 1550 take, and how much?
A D 1550 engine takes 6.9 qt (6.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.9 qt · 6.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1550” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 52.8 qt · 50 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1550” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a D 1550?
Within 10% of its 49.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Lanz D 156049.1 hp engine, claimed · 1937–1946Side by side with the D 1550 →
- Lanz D 156149.1 hp engine, claimed · 1937–1946Side by side with the D 1550 →
- Lanz D 157149.1 hp engine, claimed · 1937–1946Side by side with the D 1550 →
- Lanz D 158149.1 hp engine, claimed · 1937–1946Side by side with the D 1550 →
Common questions about the Lanz D 1550
Is a D 1550 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Lanz D 1550 is a tracked machine.
What PTO does a D 1550 have?
A D 1550 has a 750 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 1550”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Lanz D 1550 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-101845 · revision 809886. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document