Deutz-Fahr DX 55 V vs Fendt Farmer 203 V/VA-II

9 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

Deutz-Fahr DX 55 V

1984–1987

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

Fendt Farmer 203 V/VA-II

1984–1988

No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

We will not advise between these two machines, because the DX 55 V is an orchard or vineyard tractor, not an alternative to an ordinary tractor; the Farmer 203 V/VA-II is an orchard or vineyard tractor, not an alternative to an ordinary tractor. 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 · 2 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

Deutz-Fahr DX 55 V and Fendt Farmer 203 V/VA-II, field by field
FieldDX 55 VFarmer 203 V/VA-IIGap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed53.0 hp56 hp+6% Farmer 203 V/VA-II
Engine declaredKHD F3L 912
Displacement declared2.83 L
Maximum torque declared129 lb·ft · 175 N·m
Transmission
Top speed declared13.7 mph · 22 km/h18.6 mph · 30 km/h+36% Farmer 203 V/VA-II
Clutch declaredIndependent dual clutch
Hydraulics & hitch
Pump flow declared7.3 gpm · 27.5 L/min7.1 gpm · 27.0 L/min
Pressure declared2,901 psi · 200 bar
Three-point lift at ends declared3,924 lb · 1,780 kg
Rear PTO speeds declared540 rpm540 rpm / 1000 rpmdiffers
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared3,549 lb · 1,610 kg3,781 lb · 1,715 kg+7% Farmer 203 V/VA-II
Maximum permissible mass declared6,063 lb · 2,750 kg6,614 lb · 3,000 kg+9% Farmer 203 V/VA-II
Wheelbase declared70.5 in · 1,791 mm75.5 in · 1,918 mm+7% Farmer 203 V/VA-II
Length declared126.0 in · 3,200 mm131.9 in · 3,350 mm
Width declared43.3 in · 1,100 mm37.1 in · 943 mm+17% DX 55 V
Height declared48.2 in · 1,225 mm86.2 in · 2,190 mm+79% Farmer 203 V/VA-II
Ground clearance declared13.8 in · 350 mm12.2 in · 310 mm+13% DX 55 V
Turning radius, braked declared8.9 ft · 2.70 m
Fuel tank declared42.3 qt · 40 L67.6 qt · 64 L+60% Farmer 203 V/VA-II

Deutz-Fahr DX 55 V sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 55 V”
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 4006 P”

Fendt Farmer 203 V/VA-II sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Farmer 203 V/VA-II”