Lanz 300
The Lanz 300 is a tractor produced by Lanz. It is equipped with a 144.5 ci 2.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 27.6 hp (early) / 20.6 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 4040 lbs 1832 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 27.6 hp (early) / 20.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18.5 gal
70.0 L
Transmission
10 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
4040 lbs
1832 kg
Overview
 | 1960 - 1966
0 Series |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Lanz (a part of John Deere) |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
Lanz 300 Engine | |
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John Deere 2.4L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 18.5 gal
70.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Lanz 300 Transmission | |
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10-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Lanz 300 Power | |
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Engine | 27.6 hp
20.6 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
power OptOptional | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pump flow | 1.9 gpm
7.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Mid PTO | standard |
Mid PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 76.8 inches
195 cm |
Weight | 4040 lbs
1832 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 10-18 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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300 published by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 144.5 ci / 2.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
The Deere-Lanz 300 used the same diesel engine as the Deere 1010 | |
Displacement | 144.5 ci
2.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.62x3.50 inches
92 x 89 mm |
Power | 27.6 hp (early)
20.6 kW |
29.6 hp (late)
22.1 kW | |
Compression | 17.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 (early) |
2100 (late) | |
Transmission
Transmission — 10 forward and 3 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 10 forward and 3 reverse |
Three gears in three ranges, plus reverse range, with an overdrive gear. | |
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Dimensions
Lanz 300 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 10-18 |
Ag rear | 11-28 |
9-32 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 76.8 inches
195 cm |
Length | 133.5 inches
339 cm |
Height | 60.2 inches
152 cm |
Shipping weight | 4040 lbs
1832 kg |
Ground clearance | 15.4 inches
39 cm |
Photos
Lanz 300 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Lanz 300 based on its 27.6 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Lanz 300.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 12.9 hrs
Approximately 12.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (18.5 gal / 70 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.4 gal/hr (5.4 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Lanz 300 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Lanz 300.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)27.6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)20.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)28 PS
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