Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50 A vs Renault 85-34 MX
8 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD / 4WD; 4WD). 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
8 material differences · 8 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | DX 4.50 A | 85-34 MX | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 81.0 hp | 77.0 hp | — |
| Engine declared | KHD BF4L 913 T | MWM D 226-4 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.09 L | 4.15 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 211 lb·ft · 286 N·m | 190 lb·ft · 258 N·m | +11% DX 4.50 A |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Independent dry double clutch | Dry LuK double clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Open centre | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | 12.4 gpm · 47.0 L/min | 10.9 gpm · 41.4 L/min | +14% DX 4.50 A |
| Pressure declared | 3,481 psi · 240 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 7,937 lb · 3,600 kg | 8,433 lb · 3,825 kg | +6% 85-34 MX |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 8,069 lb · 3,660 kg | 8,378 lb · 3,800 kg | — |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 12,125 lb · 5,500 kg | 13,228 lb · 6,000 kg | +9% 85-34 MX |
| Wheelbase declared | 91.9 in · 2,333 mm | 94.3 in · 2,394 mm | — |
| Length declared | 159.1 in · 4,040 mm | 159.8 in · 4,058 mm | — |
| Width declared | 90.7 in · 2,304 mm | 75.9 in · 1,929 mm | +19% DX 4.50 A |
| Height declared | 102.8 in · 2,610 mm | 99.2 in · 2,520 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 20.9 in · 530 mm | 16.5 in · 420 mm | +26% DX 4.50 A |
| Turning radius, braked declared | — | 14.2 ft · 4.32 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | — | 121.5 qt · 115.0 L | — |
Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50 A sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50”
Renault 85-34 MX sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 85-34 ME/MA/MS/MX R3162”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Farmer 108 S/SA”