Heinrich Lanz Volldiesel
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Heinrich Lanz Volldiesel (D 1616): water-cooled single-cylinder full-diesel tractor with 2,256 cc, 11.7 kW and 1,260 kg from the years 1955 to 1960
In the 1950s, Heinrich Lanz of Mannheim moved from the older hot-bulb Bulldogs to true diesel engines, called Volldiesel, since they ran without a hot bulb and without multi-fuel capability, solely on diesel fuel with regular compression ignition. The D 1616 was one of the smaller versions of this new generation.
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The D 1616 is powered by a water-cooled single-cylinder diesel engine of 2,256 cc, producing 16 hp, or 11.7 kW, at 850 to 1,100 rpm. At a weight of 1,260 kg, a length of 2,575 mm, a height of 1,840 mm, a width of 1,585 mm and a wheelbase of 1,620 mm, the machine reaches a top speed of 18.6 km/h.
Compared with the older hot-bulb engines, a Volldiesel started without preheating the cylinder head and ran more smoothly, but demanded cleaner, precisely specified diesel fuel. A tractor of this size and output was built for smaller farms and light field work. Its low weight also made it easier to manoeuvre in confined farmyard spaces than larger contemporaries.
When buying such a small Volldiesel tractor, the condition of the injection pump and injectors matters, since these determine smoothness of running in a true diesel engine, along with the radiator and water pump for leaks. The gearbox, clutch and brakes should be checked for wear; spare parts for this small model year are now only available from specialist suppliers.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Heinrich Lanz D 1616
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