Deutz-Fahr DX 4.30 vs Ford 6600 (A)
9 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1983–1989; 1975–1981). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
9 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | DX 4.30 | 6600 (A) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 73.6 hp | 77.0 hp | — |
| Engine declared | KHD F4L 913 | Ford 256 DF | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.09 L | — | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 196 lb·ft · 266 N·m | — | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | — | 9.2 gpm · 35.0 L/min | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 8,378 lb · 3,800 kg | 4,740 lb · 2,150 kg | +77% DX 4.30 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 8,642 lb · 3,920 kg | 7,165 lb · 3,250 kg | +21% DX 4.30 |
| Wheelbase declared | 94.5 in · 2,400 mm | 99.4 in · 2,524 mm | — |
| Length declared | 163.0 in · 4,140 mm | 143.7 in · 3,651 mm | +13% DX 4.30 |
| Width declared | 90.6 in · 2,300 mm | 68.9 in · 1,750 mm | +31% DX 4.30 |
| Height declared | 103.0 in · 2,615 mm | 100.0 in · 2,540 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 16.7 in · 425 mm | 17.7 in · 450 mm | +6% 6600 (A) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 13.7 ft · 4.17 m | 10.6 ft · 3.22 m | +30% DX 4.30 |
| Fuel tank declared | 132.1 qt · 125 L | 79.8 qt · 75.5 L | +66% DX 4.30 |
Deutz-Fahr DX 4.30 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.30”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 3.90”
Ford 6600 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 6600”