Custom B vs Lanz D2538
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Lanz D2538 is more powerful than the Custom B: 53 HP versus 52 HP (+1 HP, +2%).
- The Custom B is the more recent model: production started in 1947, versus 1937 for the Lanz D2538.
Full specs comparison
| Custom B | Lanz D2538 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 52 HP | 53 HP |
| Production years | 1947–1949 | 1937–1954 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 1 |
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 10.3 L |
| Weight | 1 564 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 223 cm | — |
| Length | 330 cm | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Custom B or the Lanz D2538?
The Lanz D2538 is more powerful than the Custom B: 53 HP versus 52 HP (+1 HP, +2%).
Which is more recent, the Custom B or the Lanz D2538?
The Custom B is the more recent model: production started in 1947, versus 1937 for the Lanz D2538.

