Deutz-Fahr DX 4.30 vs Steyr 870 (a)
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (34%); they were not built in overlapping years (1983–1989; 1971–1975). 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
10 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | DX 4.30 | 870 (a) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 73.6 hp | 69.1 hp | +7% DX 4.30 |
| Engine declared | KHD F4L 913 | Steyr WD-410.40 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.09 L | 3.98 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 196 lb·ft · 266 N·m | 190 lb·ft · 257 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | — | Pedal-operated dry Fichtel & Sachs double clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | — | 9.8 gpm · 37.0 L/min | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 8,378 lb · 3,800 kg | 6,393 lb · 2,900 kg | +31% DX 4.30 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 8,642 lb · 3,920 kg | 6,460 lb · 2,930 kg | +34% DX 4.30 |
| Wheelbase declared | 94.5 in · 2,400 mm | 89.8 in · 2,280 mm | +5% DX 4.30 |
| Length declared | 163.0 in · 4,140 mm | 152.4 in · 3,870 mm | +7% DX 4.30 |
| Width declared | 90.6 in · 2,300 mm | 76.0 in · 1,930 mm | +19% DX 4.30 |
| Height declared | 103.0 in · 2,615 mm | 83.9 in · 2,130 mm | +23% DX 4.30 |
| Ground clearance declared | 16.7 in · 425 mm | — | — |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 13.7 ft · 4.17 m | 12.2 ft · 3.71 m | +12% DX 4.30 |
| Fuel tank declared | 132.1 qt · 125 L | 114.1 qt · 108.0 L | +16% DX 4.30 |
Deutz-Fahr DX 4.30 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.30”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 3.90”
Steyr 870 (a) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 870”