Hermann Lanz D 47
Built: 10/1949–12/1954 · Series: 47-Baureihe
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Hermann Lanz D 47: water-cooled two-cylinder diesel tractor with 2,198 cc, 16.1 kW and 1,600 kg from October 1949 to December 1954
Hermann Lanz was a tractor manufacturer independent of Heinrich Lanz AG in Mannheim, based in Aalen. In the early 1950s the 47 series was among the smaller versions in the company's range, aimed at farms that needed a simple diesel tractor without large engine output.
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The D 47 is powered by a water-cooled two-cylinder engine of 2,198 cc, running at either 1,500 or 1,600 rpm and producing 22 hp, or 16.1 kW. At a weight of 1,600 kg, a length of 2,900 mm, a height of 1,500 mm, a width of 1,540 mm and a wheelbase of 1,800 mm, the machine reaches a top speed of 20 km/h.
The two available engine speeds allowed a choice between the standardised PTO speed for driven implements and a higher speed for pure pulling work. A two-cylinder engine of this size was built for light to medium field work, not for heavy tillage of large areas. Its simple construction with few components made repairs straightforward under ordinary farm workshop conditions, an advantage for smaller operations without specialist tools.
When buying, the condition of the injection pump and injectors matters, along with the radiator and water pump for leaks. The gearbox, clutch and brakes should be checked for wear, and the frame for rust; spare parts for this small and now rare manufacturer are only available through a specialist circle of collectors.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Hermann Lanz D 47
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 22 hp (16.1 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1500/1600 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 2,198 cm³correct |
| Bore | 100 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 140 mmcorrect |
| Injection pressure | 100 barcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,900 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,540 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,500 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,800 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 360 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,600 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 5V/1Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 5.50 x 16correct |
| Rear tyres | 9.00 x 24correct |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|---|
| Units built | 355correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 10.1 kW/t (16 kW / 1.6 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 9% 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 D 47 have?
The Hermann Lanz D 47 delivers 22 hp.
How much does the Hermann Lanz D 47 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,600 kg.
What engine does the Hermann Lanz D 47 have?
2 cylinders, 2,198 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Hermann Lanz D 47 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Hermann Lanz D 47?
2,900 mm × 1,540 mm × 1,500 mm.
When was the Hermann Lanz D 47 built?
Production years: 10/1949–12/1954.
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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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · How we check the data
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