Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50 Specs ( 1983-1989 )
Overview
The Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50 is a utility farm tractor produced from 1983 to 1989, powered by an 80.5 hp turbocharged air-cooled diesel engine. It was available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations with transmission options including 15-speed synchronized or 20-speed creeper gearboxes. The model features Category II hitches and independent PTOs for both front and rear applications.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Rating:
The tractor is equipped with a 249.3 ci Deutz BF4L 913 4-cylinder air-cooled diesel engine that produces a rated 80.5 hp at 2300 RPM.
Transmission and Speed Configuration:
The drivetrain utilizes five gears across three ranges (low, medium, high) plus a reverse range, providing either 15 forward or 20 forward speeds depending on the installed synchronized or creeper transmission type.
Hitch and Lift Specifications:
The mechanical setup includes a Category II rear hitch with a listed lift capacity of 11,465 lbs, supplemented by a 3,968 lb capacity Category II front hitch.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Deutz-Fahr |
Engine
| Engine type | Deutz 4.1L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 31.7 gal (120.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.94x4.84 inches (100 x 123 mm) |
| Description | Deutz BF4L 913 / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / air-cooled |
| Displacement | 249.3 ci (4.1 L) |
| Power | 80.5 hp (60.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Description | Five gears (1-5) in three ranges (L/M/H) plus reverse (R) range. |
|---|---|
| Gears | 15 forward and 5 reverse / 20 forward and 5 reverse |
| Type | synchronized / creeper |
| Transmission type | 15-speed synchronized / 20-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 15-speed synchronized / 20-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic drum brakes |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2538 psi (175.0 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 10.6 gpm (40.1 lpm) |
Hitch
| Front Hitch | II |
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| Front lift | 3968 lbs (1799 kg) |
| Rear lift | 11465 lbs (5200 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Front PTO | independent |
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| Front PTO Type | 1000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9-38 |
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| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 16.9-38 |
| 2WD Front tread | 60 to 79.7 inches (152 to 202 cm) |
| 2WD Ground clearance | 20.8 inches (52 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 159.1 inches (404 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 91.7 inches (232 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 59.5 to 74.4 inches (151 to 188 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 17.9 inches (45 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 162.3 inches (412 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 94.5 inches (240 cm) |
| Height | 104.3 inches (264 cm) |
| Rear tread | 63 to 78.7 inches (160 to 199 cm) |
| Width | 79.9 inches (202 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 16.9-38 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 91.7 inches (232 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 94.5 inches (240 cm) |
| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
| Weight | 8069 to 8796 pounds |
Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50 Weight
| 2WD | 8069 lbs (3660 kg) |
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| 2WD Max capacity | 12125 lbs (5499 kg) |
| 4WD | 8796 lbs (3989 kg) |
| 4WD Max capacity | 12787 lbs (5800 kg) |
References
| Description | DX4 published in 1984, by Deutz-Fahr |
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Speeds
| Description | With 18.4-34 rear tires / With 18.4-34 rear tires. |
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