Lanz D8539 vs Massey-Harris Challenger
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Massey-Harris Challenger is more powerful than the Lanz D8539: 35 HP versus 34 HP (+1 HP, +3%).
- The Massey-Harris Challenger is the more recent model: production started in 1936, versus 1935 for the Lanz D8539.
Full specs comparison
| Lanz D8539 | Massey-Harris Challenger | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 34 HP | 35 HP |
| Production years | 1935–1955 | 1936–1939 |
| Fuel | Diesel | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Displacement | 10.3 L | 4.1 L |
| Weight | — | 1 769 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 198 cm |
| Length | — | 328 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Lanz D8539 or the Massey-Harris Challenger?
The Massey-Harris Challenger is more powerful than the Lanz D8539: 35 HP versus 34 HP (+1 HP, +3%).
Which is more recent, the Lanz D8539 or the Massey-Harris Challenger?
The Massey-Harris Challenger is the more recent model: production started in 1936, versus 1935 for the Lanz D8539.

