Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50 Specs ( 1983-1990 )
Overview
The Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured between 1983 and 1990, available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations. It is powered by a 6.1L 6-cylinder air-cooled turbocharged diesel engine and features the Mastercab with standard air-conditioning. Listed specifications include a Category III rear hitch with a 14330-pound lift capacity and a Powermatic transmission offering up to 32 forward gears.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 1576, the tractor produced 122.06 hp at the PTO and achieved a maximum drawbar pull of 10,734 lbs.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The open center hydraulic system delivers a 24 gpm pump flow at 2538 psi to support a rear lift capacity of 14,330 pounds.
Transmission Layout:
The powertrain consists of a Powermatic transmission with five gears in four ranges and a two-speed power shift that reduces speed by 13 percent.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Deutz-Fahr |
Engine
| Engine type | Deutz 6.1L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 40 gal (151.4 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.016x4.92 inches (102 x 125 mm) |
| Description | Deutz BF6L 913 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / air-cooled |
| Displacement | 373.9 ci (6.1 L) |
| Oil capacity | 17 qts (16.1 L) |
| Power | 137 hp (102.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 101.36 hp (75.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 120 hp (89.5 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 122.06 hp (91.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | cerametallic disc |
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| Description | Five gears (1-5) in four ranges (LL/L/M/H) plus reverse (R) range. Two-speed power shift reduces speed by 13%. |
| Gears | 24 forward and 8 reverse / 32 forward and 8 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 56 qts (53.0 L) |
| Transmission | Powermatic / Powermatic TW 911 |
| Type | two-speed power shift / two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 24-speed two-speed power shift / 32-speed two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 24-speed two-speed power shift / 32-speed two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic dry disc brakes / Mastercab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2538 psi (175.0 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 24 gpm (90.8 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at ends) | 14330 lbs (6500 kg) |
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| Rear Type | III |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2192 |
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| Front PTO | independent |
| Front PTO Type | 1000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 11.00x16. Rear: 20.8x38 |
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| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.00x16. Rear: 18.4x38 |
| 4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 16.9x28. Rear: 20.8x38 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 14.9x28. Rear: 18.4x38 |
| 2WD Height | 109.6 inches (278 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 11243 lbs (5099 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 105.8 inches (268 cm) |
| 4WD Height | 116.7 inches (296 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 12081 lbs (5479 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 106.4 inches (270 cm) |
| Length | 179.5 inches (455 cm) |
| Rear tread | 64 to 88 inches (162 to 223 cm) |
| Width | 93.3 inches (236 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 18.4x38 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 105.8 inches (268 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 106.4 inches (270 cm) |
| Front tire | 11.00x16 |
| Weight | 11243 to 12081 pounds |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1576
| Description | Diesel 24-speed 4WDSeptember 9 - 17, 1985Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1576 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3ML used for power test. / Gear 1MH used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 7.4 gal/hour (28.0 l/hour) / 7.2 gal/hour (27.3 l/hour) / 7.3 gal/hour (27.6 l/hour) |
| Max power | 101.36 hp (75.6 kW) |
| Max pull | 10,734 lbs (4868 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 122.06 hp (91.0 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 123.15 hp (91.8 kW) |
References
| Description | DX4.70-DX6.30-DX6.50-DX7.10 published in 1984, by Deutz-Fahr / DX6 published in 1983, by Deutz-Fahr |
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Speeds
| Description | With 20.8-38 rear tires. |
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