The Lanz Bulldog D 9506 is a tractor of the HR 8 series,[3] produced by Heinrich Lanz AG in Mannheim from 1934 to 1955, with a production stop in 1945. In total, 3817 units were produced.[3] The tractor was sold under the brand name Ackerluft (field-air). The Ursus C-45, produced in Poland from 1947 to 1959, was a copy of the D 9506.[4]
| Lanz Bulldog D 9606 | |
|---|---|
 Lanz Bulldog D 9506 | |
| Overview | |
| Type | Tractor |
| Manufacturer | Lanz Bulldog |
| Also called | Ackerluft |
| Production | 1934 – 1955[1] |
| Assembly | Mannheim |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related | Ursus C-45 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Hot-bulb, Inline one-cylinder, 10.3 L (28 kW) |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
| Propulsion | Tyres |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2036 mm[2] |
| Length | 3390 mm[2] |
| Width | 1792 mm[2] |
| Height | 2185 mm[2] |
| Kerb weight | 3950 kg[2] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | HR 7 series D 8506 |
| Successor | None |
Description
The D 9506 utilises a frameless block construction. It has a rear live axle and a dead front beam axle. The front axle was available with optional leaf springs. The tractor has air filled tyres. The D 9506 does not have a lockable differential. The gearbox is a manual 3-speed Lanz gearbox with a reverse gear, and an additional range, this makes 6 forward gears and 2 reverse gears. The minimum speed is 3,3 km/h in first gear, maximum speed is 16,7 km/h in sixth gear. The drum brakes at the rear wheels are foot-operated, the handbrake locks the gearbox.
The standard Lanz hot-bulb engine with a displacement of 10.3 L was used, it has a thermosiphon cooler. Compared to the predecessor series HR 6 and HR 7, the engine now has a better speed governor, the rated engine speed was increased from 540 min−1 to 630 min−1.[1] Many sorts of diesel oil can be used as fuel.[5] The D 9506 has an electrical system. If a starter motor is used, the lead-battery has a capacity of 94 Ah, without a starter motor the capacity is 75 Ah.[2] The Lanz factory offered additional accessories, such as a cab or fenders.[1]
Technical data
| D 9506 | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1934–1944 1945–1955[1] |
| Engine characteristics | One-cylinder, two-stroke, hot-bulb akroyd engine, no valves, no carburettor; thermosiphon cooling system[6] |
| Fuel | Fuel oil, Diesel fuel, Kerosene, Biodiesel[5] |
| Fuel injection pressure and injection time | 80 bar, crank angle 135°[2] |
| Bore × Stroke, Displacement | 225 mm × 260 mm, 10.338 dm³[1] |
| Compression ratio | 5:1[5] |
| Rated power at 630 min−1 | 28 kW[1] |
| Maximum power for an hour at 630 min−1 | 33 kW[1] |
| Torque at 630 min−1 | 500 N·m |
| Gearbox | 3-speed manual with two ranges (6 forward, 2 reverse gears)[2] |
| Propulsion | Tyres |
| Maximum speed | 16.7 km/h[2] |
| Fuel consumption | 326 g/kWh[2] |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 L |
| Electrical power system | Lead-acid battery, 12 V / 94 Ah[2] |