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Tractor · 1978Unverified

Deutz-Fahr DX 160

Name: Deutz-Fahr DX 160
Brand: Deutz-Fahr

Deutz-Fahr DX 160 — DX Series · 145 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Deutz-Fahr DX 160 is a tractor rated at approximately 145 hp, positioning it at the higher end of its class. It was produced between 1978 and 1983. The tractor features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel air-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. Its operating weight ranges from 12171 to 14840 pounds, suitable for farms operating 200–800 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

145 hp

Max power

90.7 kW

Weight

12171 to 14840 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

69 rows

Recorded power

145 hp

Transmissions

24-speed partially synchronized

Production years

1978-1983

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerDeutz-FahrReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesplanetaryReference

Differential lockhydraulic foot-operatedReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Cab standard.Reference

Engine

Deutz 6.1L 6-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank249.8 LReference

Engine111.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)90.7 kWReference

Deutz BF6L 913Reference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

air-cooledReference

Displacement6.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke102 x 125 mmReference

Power111.9 kWReference

Compression15.5:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity16.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed108.4 kWReference

Max power90.7 kWReference

Transmission

24-speed partially synchronizedReference

TransmissionTriple RangeReference

Typepartially synchronizedReference

Gears24 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Oil capacity75.0 LReference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (low, medium, high) with two-speed power shift.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)108.4 kWReference

Typeopen centerReference

Pressure175.0 barReference

Valves1 to 3Reference

Pump flow57.9 lpmReference

Total flow102.2 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIIReference

Rear lift (at ends)6500 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Engine RPM1000@1920Reference

Power at rated PTO speed105.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase283 cmReference

Weight12171 to 14840 poundsReference

Front tire11.00-16Reference

Rear tire20.8x38 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 20.8x38 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)Front: 14.9-28. Rear: 20.8x38 (4WD)Reference

Length471 cmReference

Width236 cmReference

Height284 cmReference

Rear tread177 to 218 cmReference

2WD5520 kgReference

4WD5980 kgReference

Operating6731 kgReference

Ballasted8486 kgReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 24-speed 2WDApril 24 - May 2, 1979Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1307 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use31.8 l/hourReference

Fuel use29.9 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 3ZH used for power test.Reference

Max pull6882 kgReference

Gear 1ZH used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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