Compare/Lanz Bulldog D1206 vs Lanz HM8

Lanz Bulldog D1206 vs Lanz HM8

Verdict: Lanz Bulldog D1206 vs Lanz HM8

The Lanz Bulldog D1206 and the Lanz HM8 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Lanz Bulldog D1206 leads on rated power with 12 hp against 8 hp. Lanz Bulldog D1206 is the lighter machine (770 kg vs 1,251 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Lanz Bulldog D1206 is the newer design (1958 vs 1923). In short: choose the Lanz Bulldog D1206 for outright pulling power, or the Lanz HM8 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Lanz

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Best match

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Lanz

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

12 hp

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

LanzReference

With 6-24 rear tires.Reference

The Lanz HM8 did not have transmission in the typical sense. A drive chain from the engine directly powered the rear axle. To move the tractor in reverse the engine would be re-started in the opposite rotation direction.Reference

Engine

8.9 kWReference

6.0 kWReference

Displacement

0.5 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 94 mmReference

160 x 190 mmReference

Power

8.9 kWReference

6.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

1 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

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Weight

770 kgReference

1251 kgReference

Front tire

4-15Reference

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Rear tire

6-24Reference

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Ag front

4-15Reference

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Ag rear

8-24Reference

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Length

244 cmReference

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Width

145 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

138 cmReference

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Ground clearance

31 cmReference

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Rear tread

124 to 150 cmReference

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Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.