Overview
The Lanz Bulldog D8500 is a German-built farm tractor produced in Mannheim between 1935 and 1955. It features a massive 10.3L single-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine that delivers 34.3 hp through a three-speed gear transmission.
Ideal Applications
General Farming:
The 2WD drive system and 3-speed gear transmission are designed for standard agricultural tasks and field work.
High-Displacement Applications:
The 628.5 ci single-cylinder diesel engine provides significant displacement for consistent power delivery at a rated 540 RPM.
Specialized Transport:
While the D8500 serves as a standard farm tractor, its variants allow for high-speed road use and specialized road and field combinations.
Production
| Description | Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
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| Manufacturer | Lanz |
Engine
| Engine type | Lanz 10.3L 1-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 8.858x10.24 inches (225 x 260 mm) |
| Description | Lanz / diesel / 1-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 628.5 ci (10.3 L) |
| Power | 34.3 hp (25.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 540 |
Transmission
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | gear |
| Transmission type | 3-speed |
Mechanical
| Drive | 2WD |
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Variants
| D8500 | 3-speed |
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| D8506 | 6-speed |
| D8511 | combination model for road and field use, front-axle springs |
| D8531 | high-speed road model |
| D8539 | high-speed road model with solid cab |