Overview
The Lanz 300 is a farm tractor produced in Mannheim, Germany, between 1960 and 1966 as part of the John Deere organization. This two-wheel drive model features a 2.4L four-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 27.6 horsepower and an open operator station. Its mechanical layout includes a 10-speed gear transmission and a rear hitch compatible with Type II and I implements.
Ideal Applications
Transmission Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a 10-speed gear transmission consisting of three gears in three ranges plus a reverse range and an overdrive gear.
Engine and Power Specifications:
The 2.4L John Deere diesel engine operates at a 17.5:1 compression ratio and is rated at 27.6 horsepower at 2000 RPM.
PTO and Hydraulic Output:
This model features a standard 1000 RPM mid PTO, a 540/1000 RPM rear PTO, and an open center hydraulic system with a 1.9 gpm pump flow.
Production
| Description | Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
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| Manufacturer | Lanz (a part of John Deere) |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 2.4L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal (70.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.62x3.50 inches (92 x 89 mm) |
| Compression | 17.5:1 |
| Description | John Deere / diesel / 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) |
| Power | 27.6 hp (early) (20.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 (early) |
Transmission
| Description | Three gears in three ranges, plus reverse range, with an overdrive gear. |
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| Gears | 10 forward and 3 reverse |
| Transmission type | 10-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 1.9 gpm (7.2 lpm) |
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| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
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PTO
| Mid PTO | standard |
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| Mid PTO Type | 1000 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 15.4 inches (39 cm) |
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| Height | 60.2 inches (152 cm) |
| Length | 133.5 inches (339 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 4040 lbs (1832 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 76.8 inches (195 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 10-18 |
| Weight | 4040 lbs (1832 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 76.8 inches (195 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 10-18 / 11-28 |
References
| Description | 300 published by John Deere |
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