Hermann Lanz T 318
Built: 1/1960–1/1960 · Series: T-Reihe
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Hermann Lanz T 318: air-cooled two-cylinder diesel tractor with 1,400 cc and 13.2 kW from the T series programme, January 1960
Hermann Lanz of Aalen, independent of Heinrich Lanz AG in Mannheim, supplemented its mostly water-cooled range with an air-cooled version in the T series. The T 318 was among this air-cooled line. Such air-cooled versions supplemented the range with a lower-maintenance alternative for farms without regular coolant checks.
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The T 318 is powered by an air-cooled two-cylinder engine of 1,400 cc, producing 18 hp, or 13.2 kW, at 2,000 rpm. At a height of 1,270 mm and a width of 1,520 mm, the machine reaches a top speed of 20 km/h.
Air cooling made the engine more resistant to frost and did away with coolant, a radiator and a water pump as possible sources of wear and leaks; in exchange, cooling performance under sustained full load is lower than with a water-cooled unit. A two-cylinder engine of this size was built for light field work on smaller farms. Its simpler cooling system also meant one less fluid circuit to maintain over a long working life.
When buying, the condition of the cooling fins on the cylinder block and the cooling fan matters, since dirt or damage there leads directly to overheating. Also worth checking are the injection pump and injectors, the gearbox and the brakes; spare parts for this small and now rare manufacturer are only available through a specialist circle of collectors. Hoses and seals around the fuel system are also worth checking for age-related hardening.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Hermann Lanz T 318
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 18 hp (13.2 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 1,400 cm³correct |
| Bore | 90 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 110 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,520 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Height | 1,270 mmcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 6V/1Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 5.00-16correct |
| Rear tyres | 9-24correct |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Units built | 1correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Hermann Lanz T 318 have?
The Hermann Lanz T 318 delivers 18 hp.
What engine does the Hermann Lanz T 318 have?
2 cylinders, 1,400 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Hermann Lanz T 318 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Hermann Lanz T 318?
1,520 mm × 1,270 mm.
When was the Hermann Lanz T 318 built?
Production years: 1/1960–1/1960.
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 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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