Hanomag Brillant 601 L (S)
Built: 1969–1970 · Series: Brillant
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Hanomag Brillant – Standalone Series of the 1960s: four- and six-cylinder diesels with 37 to 55 kW (50 to 75 hp), 2,798 to 4,252 cm³ displacement, water-cooled
The Brillant series replaced part of Hanomag's older R series in the early 1960s and was built until 1971, documented in the register from 1962 to 1970. Output of the recorded models ranges from 37 to 55 kW, with models rated in horsepower from 50 to 75 hp, using four- and six-cylinder engines with displacement from 2,798 to 4,252 cm³.
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Recorded operating weight runs from 2,520 to 3,730 kg, wheelbase from 2,104 to 2,510 mm, and top speed of the listed models spans 18.8 to 20 km/h. The model designations 600, 601, 700 and 701 denoted different power levels within the series.
The Brillant series was one of Hanomag's last standalone lines before the agricultural machinery business passed to Massey Ferguson in 1971. For a used model, the exact engine matters most, as four- and six-cylinder versions were offered in parallel within the series.
With a power range up to 55 kW, the Brillant series sat at the upper edge of the class intended for three-point category I under ISO 730; the most powerful six-cylinder models already approached category II. At Hanomag, the PTO at this time still mostly ran single-speed at 540 rpm. As the Hanomag tractor brand has not existed since 1971, original parts for the Brillant series are scarce and are mainly sourced through specialist vintage-machinery dealers and reproduction parts.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Hanomag Brillant
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 62 hp (45.6 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,600 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 3,142 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,750 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,950 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,910 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,270 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 360 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,790 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 12/3-Getriebecorrect |
| Forward gears | 12correct |
| Reverse gears | 3correct |
| Front tyres | 6.00-20, 7.50-18, 7.50-20correct |
| Rear tyres | 11-36, 12-36, 14-30, 15-30, 15.5-38correct |
| Top speed | 19.87 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 125 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.3 kW/t (46 kW / 2.8 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 43% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Hanomag Brillant 601 L (S) have?
The Hanomag Brillant 601 L (S) delivers 62 hp.
How much does the Hanomag Brillant 601 L (S) weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,790 kg.
What engine does the Hanomag Brillant 601 L (S) have?
4 cylinders, 3,142 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Hanomag Brillant 601 L (S) go?
Top speed is 19.9 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Hanomag Brillant 601 L (S)?
3,750 mm × 1,950 mm × 1,910 mm.
When was the Hanomag Brillant 601 L (S) built?
Production years: 1969–1970.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Other models in this series
Brillant 600 (S)
Brillant 601 (S)
Brillant 601 A (S)
Brillant 700 (S)
Brillant 700 A (S)
Brillant 701 (S)
Brillant 701 A (S)
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