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Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50

Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50 — DX6 Series · 122 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50 is a tractor with a rated power output of 122 hp, positioning it at the more powerful end of its class. This model was in production from 1983 to 1990, and it features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel air-cooled engine paired with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. The DX 6.50 has a listed operating weight of 11243 to 12081 pounds, and is suited to operations of up to 200-800 acres.

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Rated power
122 hp
Max power
75.6 kW
Weight
11243 to 12081 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
80 rows
Recorded power
122 hp
Recorded weight
5099 kg
Transmissions
24-speed two-speed power shift
Production years
1983-1990
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerDeutz-FahrReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Differential lockOPTITRAC frontReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic dry disc brakesReference
Mastercab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Deutz 6.1L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank151.4 LReference
Fuel tank249.8 LReference
Engine102.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)75.6 kWReference
Deutz BF6L 913Reference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
air-cooledReference
Displacement6.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke102 x 125 mmReference
Power102.2 kWReference
Rated RPM2300Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity16.1 LReference
Power at rated engine speed91.0 kWReference
Max power75.6 kWReference

Transmission

24-speed two-speed power shiftReference
32-speed two-speed power shiftReference
TransmissionPowermaticReference
Typetwo-speed power shiftReference
Gears24 forward and 8 reverseReference
Clutchcerametallic discReference
Oil capacity53.0 LReference
TransmissionPowermatic TW 911Reference
Gears32 forward and 8 reverseReference
Five gears (1-5) in four ranges (LL/L/M/H) plus reverse (R) range. Two-speed power shift reduces speed by 13%.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)89.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)91.0 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pressure175.0 barReference
Valves1 to 3Reference
Pump flow90.8 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIIReference
Rear lift (at ends)6500 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@2192Reference
Engine RPM1000@2214Reference
Front PTOindependentReference
Front PTO Type1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed91.8 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase268 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase270 cmReference
Weight11243 to 12081 poundsReference
Front tire11.00x16Reference
2WD Rear tire18.4x38Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 11.00x16. Rear: 18.4x38Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 14.9x28. Rear: 18.4x38Reference
2WD Optional tires (ag)Front: 11.00x16. Rear: 20.8x38Reference
4WD Optional tires (ag)Front: 16.9x28. Rear: 20.8x38Reference
Length455 cmReference
Width236 cmReference
2WD Height278 cmReference
4WD Height296 cmReference
2WD Weight5099 kgReference
4WD Weight5479 kgReference
Rear tread162 to 223 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 24-speed 4WDSeptember 9 - 17, 1985Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1576 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use28.0 l/hourReference
Fuel use27.3 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use27.6 l/hourReference
Gear 3ML used for power test.Reference
Max pull4868 kgReference
Gear 1MH used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 20.8-38 rear tires.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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