Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50 A vs SOMECA 880 (TD)
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; 1975–1980). 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 · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | DX 4.50 A | 880 (TD) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 81.0 hp | 86.8 hp | +7% 880 (TD) |
| Engine declared | KHD BF4L 913 T | O.M.-FIAT CO-3/75 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.09 L | 4.56 L | +12% 880 (TD) |
| Maximum torque declared | 211 lb·ft · 286 N·m | — | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Independent dry double clutch | Dry FERODO or LuK double clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Open centre | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | 12.4 gpm · 47.0 L/min | 7.1 gpm · 27.0 L/min | +74% DX 4.50 A |
| Pressure declared | 3,481 psi · 240 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 7,937 lb · 3,600 kg | 4,608 lb · 2,090 kg | +72% DX 4.50 A |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 8,069 lb · 3,660 kg | 6,493 lb · 2,945 kg | +24% DX 4.50 A |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 12,125 lb · 5,500 kg | 12,897 lb · 5,850 kg | +6% 880 (TD) |
| Wheelbase declared | 91.9 in · 2,333 mm | 96.7 in · 2,457 mm | +5% 880 (TD) |
| Length declared | 159.1 in · 4,040 mm | 155.4 in · 3,946 mm | — |
| Width declared | 90.7 in · 2,304 mm | 77.6 in · 1,970 mm | +17% DX 4.50 A |
| Height declared | 102.8 in · 2,610 mm | 104.3 in · 2,650 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 20.9 in · 530 mm | 18.9 in · 480 mm | +10% DX 4.50 A |
| Turning radius, braked declared | — | 12.4 ft · 3.79 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | — | 122.6 qt · 116.0 L | — |
Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50 A sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50”
SOMECA 880 (TD) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 880”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 880/880 DT”