Deutz (KHD) D 6005 or Massey Ferguson MF 165?
Which should you choose?
On performance, no comparable figure differs by more than its threshold: on this data the machines are level.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “similar machines”. 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 | MF 165 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 38.9 kW (52.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005” | 39.0 kW (52.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165” | 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 MF 165. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the D 6005 and the MF 165. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | — | 16.4 L/min (4.3 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165” | 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” | 1,302 kg (2,870 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165” | 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 MF 165: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 2,605 kg (5,743 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005” | 2,170 kg (4,784 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Deutz D 6005 is 20% heavier (435 kg / 959 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 165 (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” | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the MF 165. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 9Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005” | 6 to 12Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165” | 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 MF 165. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 20 km/h (12.4 mph) to 27 km/h (16.8 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005” | 20 km/h (12.4 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165” | 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, “Massey Ferguson MF 165” | 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 MF 165. |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005” | 2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165”; Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165 S” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1966–1967 | 1964–1971 | EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. 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 20% heavier (435 kg / 959 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 165 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- 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.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the D 6005: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005”); the MF 165: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165”) — 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, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.
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