Lanz HM8 vs Sheppard Diesel SD-1
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Lanz HM8 is more powerful than the Sheppard Diesel SD-1: 8 HP versus 4 HP (+4 HP, +100%).
- The Sheppard Diesel SD-1 is the more recent model: production started in 1949, versus 1923 for the Lanz HM8.
- The Lanz HM8 is heavier: 1251 kg versus 498 kg for the Sheppard Diesel SD-1.
Full specs comparison
| Lanz HM8 | Sheppard Diesel SD-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 4 HP |
| Production years | 1923–1925 | 1949 |
| Fuel | Kerosene | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 3.8 L | 0.5 L |
| Weight | 1 251 kg | 498 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |