Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50 A vs VOLVO-BM T 700
9 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD / 4WD; 2WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1983–1989; 1976–1982). 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 4.50 A | T 700 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 81.0 hp | 88.8 hp | +10% T 700 |
| Engine declared | KHD BF4L 913 T | VOLVO-BM TD-42 Turbo | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.09 L | 4.20 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 211 lb·ft · 286 N·m | 231 lb·ft · 313 N·m | +9% T 700 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Independent dry double clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Open centre | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | 12.4 gpm · 47.0 L/min | 9.4 gpm · 35.5 L/min | +32% DX 4.50 A |
| Pressure declared | 3,481 psi · 240 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 7,937 lb · 3,600 kg | 6,047 lb · 2,743 kg | +31% DX 4.50 A |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 8,069 lb · 3,660 kg | 9,149 lb · 4,150 kg | +13% T 700 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 12,125 lb · 5,500 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 91.9 in · 2,333 mm | 96.1 in · 2,440 mm | — |
| Length declared | 159.1 in · 4,040 mm | 157.1 in · 3,990 mm | — |
| Width declared | 90.7 in · 2,304 mm | 82.7 in · 2,100 mm | +10% 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 | — | 13.6 ft · 4.15 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | — | 100.4 qt · 95.0 L | — |
Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50 A sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50”
VOLVO-BM T 700 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Bolinder-Munktell T 700”