Hermann Lanz Aulendorf Samson I
Built: 1929–1935 · Series: Samson
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Hermann Lanz Aulendorf Samson I: water- and air-cooled one- or two-cylinder tractor with 585 cc displacement, 8.0 kW output, 1,500 kg weight and an 8 km/h top speed, built 1929 to 1935
Hermann Lanz Aulendorf built the Samson series in Aulendorf in Upper Swabia between 1929 and 1935, a period in which tractors in German farming were only beginning to replace horse teams. The Samson I represents this early phase of motorising small and medium-sized farms.
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The engine delivers 8.0 kW, or 10 hp, from 585 cc and was fitted with either one or two cylinders depending on the version; cooling combined both water and air. At a weight of 1,500 kg, a length of 2,700 mm, a height of 1,700 mm, a width of 1,350 mm and a wheelbase of 1,900 mm, the Samson I reached a top speed of 8 km/h. It ran on either petrol or diesel-type fuel.
A tractor of this power class and this decade of construction was built for the basic tasks of a small farm: ploughing, harrowing and driving simple mounted implements through the power take-off, not for heavy draught work. The low top speed of 8 km/h shows the machine was designed for fieldwork rather than road transport.
When buying such an almost hundred-year-old tractor of this type, the condition of the combined water-and-air cooling matters most, since leaks and corrosion can occur in several components at once. Equally important are the crankshaft and bearings given the low running speed, rust on the frame and sheet-metal parts, and spare parts, which for such a rare model can now only be sourced through specialist collectors and vintage-tractor dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Hermann Lanz Aulendorf Samson I
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | Benzin/Dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 10 hp (8 kW)correct |
| Cylinders | 1-2correct |
| Displacement | 585 cm³correct |
| Bore | 115 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 140 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,700 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,350 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,700 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,900 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 3-4/1correct |
| Top speed | 8 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | frame constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 29correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 5.3 kW/t (8 kW / 1.5 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 1% 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 Hermann Lanz Aulendorf Samson I have?
The Hermann Lanz Aulendorf Samson I delivers 10 hp.
How much does the Hermann Lanz Aulendorf Samson I weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,500 kg.
What engine does the Hermann Lanz Aulendorf Samson I have?
1-2 cylinders, 585 cm³ displacement, Benzin/Diesel.
How fast does the Hermann Lanz Aulendorf Samson I go?
Top speed is 8 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Hermann Lanz Aulendorf Samson I?
2,700 mm × 1,350 mm × 1,700 mm.
When was the Hermann Lanz Aulendorf Samson I built?
Production years: 1929–1935.
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.
- 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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