Deutz (KHD) D 6005 or Fiat 640 (DT)?
Which should you choose?
On performance, every comparable figure that differs favours the Deutz D 6005: maximum permissible mass.
- The Deutz D 6005 suits road haulage better on this data: 35% (1,300 kg / 2,866 lb) more maximum permissible mass.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | D 6005 | 640 (DT) | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 38.9 kW (52.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005” | 39.1 kW (52.4 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 640/640 DT” | EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the D 6005 and the 640 (DT). |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the D 6005 and the 640 (DT). |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | — | 21.8 L/min (5.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 640/640 DT” | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the D 6005. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 1,900 kg (4,189 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005” | 2,250 kg (4,960 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 640/640 DT” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the D 6005: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005”); the 640 (DT): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 640/640 DT”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 2,605 kg (5,743 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005” | 2,350 kg (5,181 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 640/640 DT” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Deutz D 6005 is 11% heavier (255 kg / 562 lb) than the Fiat 640 (DT) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 5,000 kg (11,023 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005” | 3,700 kg (8,157 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 640/640 DT” | AheadThe Deutz D 6005 has 35% higher maximum permissible mass (1,300 kg / 2,866 lb) than the Fiat 640 (DT) (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 9Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005” | 8 to 12Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 640/640 DT” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the D 6005 and the 640 (DT). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 20 km/h (12.4 mph) to 27 km/h (16.8 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005” | 25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 640/640 DT” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005” | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Fiat 640/640 DT” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005” | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 640 (DT). |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Fiat 640/640 DT” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1966–1967 | 1973–1982 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Fiat 640 (DT) is newer: production began 7 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Deutz D 6005 is 11% heavier (255 kg / 562 lb) than the Fiat 640 (DT) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Deutz D 6005 has 35% higher maximum permissible mass (1,300 kg / 2,866 lb) than the Fiat 640 (DT) (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- The Fiat 640 (DT) is newer: production began 7 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
- Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm).
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the D 6005: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005”); the 640 (DT): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 640/640 DT”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, a creeper range and PTO independence.
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