Deutz (KHD) F2L 514/54 or Fahr D 30 UL?
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 Deutz F2L 514/54 is ahead on forward gears; the Fahr D 30 UL is ahead on PTO independence.
- The Fahr D 30 UL suits PTO-driven implements (mowers, balers, pumps) better on this data: an independent PTO.
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 | F2L 514/54 | D 30 UL | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 21.0 kW (28.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz F2L 514/54” | 20.6 kW (28 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fahr D 30 UL” | 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 F2L 514/54 and the D 30 UL. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the F2L 514/54 and the D 30 UL. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | — | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the F2L 514/54 and the D 30 UL. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 1,140 kg (2,513 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz F2L 514/54” | 690 kg (1,521 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fahr D 30 UL” | EvenNo call on three-point lift: the sources do not state where the lift was measured, so the difference is not a reliable call. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 1,925 kg (4,244 lb) to 1,975 kg (4,354 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz F2L 514/54” | 2,130 kg (4,696 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fahr D 30 UL” | 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? | 2,600 kg (5,732 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz F2L 514/54” | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the D 30 UL. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 7Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz F2L 514/54” | 5Traktorenlexikon, “Fahr D 30 UL” | AheadThe Deutz F2L 514/54 has 40% more forward gears (2 gears) than the Fahr D 30 UL (both forward gears, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the F2L 514/54 and the D 30 UL. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 20 km/h (12.4 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz F2L 514/54” | 19.6 km/h (12.2 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fahr D 30 UL” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 585 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz F2L 514/54” | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Fahr D 30 UL” | No figureNo call on PTO speeds: no standard PTO speed stated for the F2L 514/54. |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | dependent (stops with the clutch)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz F2L 514/54” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Fahr D 30 UL” | AheadThe Fahr D 30 UL has an independent PTO; the Deutz F2L 514/54’s is dependent (stops with the clutch). |
| Which drives on both axles? | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz F2L 514/54” | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Fahr D 30 UL” | EvenEven on drive: all two-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1954–1955 | 1951 | 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 F2L 514/54 has 40% more forward gears (2 gears) than the Fahr D 30 UL (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
- The Fahr D 30 UL has an independent PTO; the Deutz F2L 514/54’s is dependent (stops with the clutch).
- 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.
- No call on three-point lift: the sources do not state where the lift was measured, so the difference is not a reliable 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 top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on drive: all two-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.
- 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 speeds.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources