- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1931–1935
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 6511 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 21.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
21.6 hp
16.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 6511”, 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
- 8,708 lb
- Top speed
- 8.3–9.7 mph
Lanz D 6511 specs: key facts
The Lanz D 6511 was built from 1931 to 1935.
The Lanz D 6511 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 16.1 kW (21.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Lanz D 6511 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Lanz D 6511 weighs 3,950 kg (8,708 lb) unladen.
The Lanz D 6511 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 6511”
How does the D 6511 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Three forward gears is low for its class — 40% below the median of 5 across the 88 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 60 L fuel tank is high for its class — 67% above the median of 36 L across the 75 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 3,950 kg is high for its class — 168% above the median of 1,475 kg across the 89 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 89 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a D 6511 have?
The only figure for the D 6511 is 21.6 hp (16.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 6511”
How much will a D 6511 lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the D 6511 are below.
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 6511”
What transmission does a D 6511 have?
Transmission specifications for the D 6511 are below.
| Clutch | Three-jaw clutch operated by two pedals with clutch brake |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical stub axle steering |
| Top speed | 8.3–9.7 mph · 13.4–15.6 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 6511”
How much does a D 6511 weigh?
A D 6511 weighs 8,708 lb (3,950 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 8,708 lb · 3,950 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 73.4 in · 1,864 mm |
| Length | 121.7 in · 3,090 mm |
| Width | 75.3 in · 1,912 mm |
| Height | 84.6 in · 2,150 mm |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in · 230 mm |
| Front track | 52.0 in · 1,320 mm |
| Rear track | 57.1 in · 1,450 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 6511”
What oil does a D 6511 take, and how much?
A D 6511 engine takes 9.0 qt (8.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 6511” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 52.8 qt · 50 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 6511” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a D 6511?
Within 10% of its 21.6 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Lanz D 6520/II21.6 hp engine, claimed · 1931–1935Side by side with the D 6511 →
- HELA D 3821.6 hp engine, claimed · 1938Side by side with the D 6511 →
- Josef Krümpel K 2221.6 hp engine, claimed · 1938–1950Side by side with the D 6511 →
- HELA D 3921.6 hp engine, claimed · 1939Side by side with the D 6511 →
- HELA D 4021.6 hp engine, claimed · 1939–1943Side by side with the D 6511 →
- J.I. Case Modell-S21.6 hp engine, claimed · 1941–1952Side by side with the D 6511 →
Common questions about the Lanz D 6511
Is a D 6511 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Lanz D 6511 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a D 6511 have?
A D 6511 has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Lanz D 6511”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Lanz D 6511 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-101572 · revision 991664. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document