Deutz (KHD) D 7206 or Steyr 870 (a)?
Which should you choose?
On performance, every comparable figure that differs favours the Steyr 870 (a): hydraulic flow. On features, the Deutz D 7206 is ahead on PTO independence.
- The Deutz D 7206 suits PTO-driven implements (mowers, balers, pumps) better on this data: an independent PTO.
- The Steyr 870 (a) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 36% (9.8 L/min / 2.6 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
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 7206 | 870 (a) | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 49 kW (66 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 7206” | 49.3 kW (66.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 870” | 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 7206 and the 870 (a). |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the D 7206 and the 870 (a). |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 27.2 L/min (7.2 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 7206” | 37.0 L/min (9.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 870” | AheadThe Steyr 870 (a) has 36% more hydraulic flow (9.8 L/min / 2.6 gpm) than the Deutz D 7206 (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 2,600 kg (5,732 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 7206” | 2,900 kg (6,393 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 870” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the D 7206: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 7206”); the 870 (a): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 870”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 2,600 kg (5,732 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 7206” | 2,930 kg (6,460 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 870” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Steyr 870 (a) is 13% heavier (330 kg / 728 lb) than the Deutz D 7206 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 5,000 kg (11,023 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 7206” | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 870 (a). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 12Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 7206” | 12 to 16Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 870” | 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 7206 and the 870 (a). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 27.6 km/h (17.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 7206” | 25 km/h (15.5 mph) to 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 870” | 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? | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 7206” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 870” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 7206” | liveTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 870” | AheadThe Deutz D 7206 has an independent PTO; the Steyr 870 (a)’s is live. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 7206” | 2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 870” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1974–1981 | 1971–1975 | 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 Steyr 870 (a) has 36% more hydraulic flow (9.8 L/min / 2.6 gpm) than the Deutz D 7206 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The Steyr 870 (a) is 13% heavier (330 kg / 728 lb) than the Deutz D 7206 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Deutz D 7206 has an independent PTO; the Steyr 870 (a)’s is live.
- 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, 1000 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 7206: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 7206”); the 870 (a): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 870”) — 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, maximum permissible mass and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources