Deutz-Fahr DX 4.30 vs VALMET 800
11 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; 1997–2002). 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
11 material differences · 2 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | DX 4.30 | 800 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 73.6 hp | 79 hp | +7% 800 |
| Engine declared | KHD F4L 913 | VALMET 420 DS or DSRE | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.09 L | 4.40 L | +8% 800 |
| Maximum torque declared | 196 lb·ft · 266 N·m | — | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | — | Dry LuK double clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic control declared | — | Constant flow | — |
| Pump flow declared | — | 14.7 gpm · 55.7 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | — | 2,901 psi · 200 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 8,378 lb · 3,800 kg | 7,419 lb · 3,365 kg | +13% DX 4.30 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540E/540 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 8,642 lb · 3,920 kg | 7,341 lb · 3,330 kg | +18% DX 4.30 |
| Wheelbase declared | 94.5 in · 2,400 mm | 88.3 in · 2,244 mm | +7% DX 4.30 |
| Length declared | 163.0 in · 4,140 mm | 152.6 in · 3,877 mm | +7% DX 4.30 |
| Width declared | 90.6 in · 2,300 mm | 85.7 in · 2,177 mm | +6% DX 4.30 |
| Height declared | 103.0 in · 2,615 mm | 106.3 in · 2,700 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 16.7 in · 425 mm | 19.9 in · 505 mm | +19% 800 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 13.7 ft · 4.17 m | 15.7 ft · 4.80 m | +15% 800 |
| Fuel tank declared | 132.1 qt · 125 L | 83.5 qt · 79.0 L | +58% DX 4.30 |
Deutz-Fahr DX 4.30 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.30”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 3.90”
VALMET 800 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 800”