Deutz (KHD) D 6005 or Massey Ferguson MF 565?

Which should you choose?

On performance, no comparable figure differs by more than its threshold: on this data the machines are level. On features, the Massey Ferguson MF 565 is ahead on PTO speeds; the Deutz D 6005 is ahead on drive.

  • The Massey Ferguson MF 565 suits PTO-driven implements (mowers, balers, pumps) better on this data: offers 1000 rpm.
  • The Deutz D 6005 suits heavy draft work (ploughing, cultivating) better on this data: four-wheel drive.

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?

Buyer questions for Deutz (KHD) D 6005 and Massey Ferguson MF 565, with the call on each
QuestionD 6005MF 565Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?38.9 kW (52.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005”38.8 kW (52.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 565”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 565.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?——No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the D 6005 and the MF 565.
Which pumps more oil for implements?—62.5 L/min (16.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 565”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”1,796 kg (3,960 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 565”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 565: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 565”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
Which is heavier, for traction?2,605 kg (5,743 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005”2,770 kg (6,107 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 565”EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
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 565.
Which has the wider choice of gears?9Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005”8 to 12Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 565”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 565.
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, “Massey Ferguson MF 565”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 rpm / 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 565”AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 565 offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Deutz D 6005 does not (as stated by the sources).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005”—No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the MF 565.
Which drives on both axles?Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 6005”2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 565”AheadThe Deutz D 6005 is available with four-wheel drive; the Massey Ferguson MF 565 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
Which is newer, and what about parts?1966–19671976–1982Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Massey Ferguson MF 565 is newer: production began 10 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The Massey Ferguson MF 565 offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Deutz D 6005 does not (as stated by the sources).
  • The Deutz D 6005 is available with four-wheel drive; the Massey Ferguson MF 565 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
  • The Massey Ferguson MF 565 is newer: production began 10 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 weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, 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.
  • 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 565: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 565”) — 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.

← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources