Overview
The Lanz Bulldog D8531 is a 2WD farm tractor manufactured in Mannheim, Germany between 1935 and 1955. It is equipped with a 10.3L single-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 34.3 hp at 540 RPM and features a 6-speed gear transmission.
Ideal Applications
High-Speed Road Configuration:
The D8531 model is a high-speed road variant of the Bulldog series, distinguishing it from the standard field and combination models.
Powertrain and Displacement:
This tractor features a single-cylinder 628.5 ci liquid-cooled diesel engine with an 8.858x10.24 inch bore and stroke.
Transmission Layout:
The mechanical drive system utilizes a 6-speed gear transmission, providing more gear options than the 3-speed D8500 variant.
Production
| Description | Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
|---|---|
| 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 | 6 forward |
|---|---|
| Transmission | gear |
| Transmission type | 6-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 |