Deutz-Fahr DX 55 V vs Fendt Farmer 250 V/VA
10 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 (1984–1987; 1988–1988); the DX 55 V is an orchard or vineyard tractor, not an alternative to an ordinary tractor; the Farmer 250 V/VA 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
10 material differences · 2 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | DX 55 V | Farmer 250 V/VA | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 53.0 hp | 50 hp | +7% DX 55 V |
| Engine declared | KHD F3L 912 | — | — |
| Displacement declared | 2.83 L | — | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 129 lb·ft · 175 N·m | 130 lb·ft · 176 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 13.7 mph · 22 km/h | 18.6–21.7 mph · 30–35 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | — | Dual dry clutch from Fichtel & Sachs | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic control declared | — | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | 7.3 gpm · 27.5 L/min | 7.1 gpm · 27 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | 2,901 psi · 200 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,924 lb · 1,780 kg | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540/750 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 3,549 lb · 1,610 kg | 4,167 lb · 1,890 kg | +17% Farmer 250 V/VA |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 6,063 lb · 2,750 kg | 7,716 lb · 3,500 kg | +27% Farmer 250 V/VA |
| Wheelbase declared | 70.5 in · 1,791 mm | 77.8 in · 1,975 mm | +10% Farmer 250 V/VA |
| Length declared | 126.0 in · 3,200 mm | 133.2 in · 3,384 mm | +6% Farmer 250 V/VA |
| Width declared | 43.3 in · 1,100 mm | 40.8 in · 1,037 mm | +6% DX 55 V |
| Height declared | 48.2 in · 1,225 mm | 80.6 in · 2,046 mm | +67% Farmer 250 V/VA |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.8 in · 350 mm | 11.5 in · 292 mm | +20% DX 55 V |
| Turning radius, braked declared | — | 9.1 ft · 2.76 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 42.3 qt · 40 L | 63.4 qt · 60 L | +50% Farmer 250 V/VA |
Deutz-Fahr DX 55 V sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 55 V”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 4006 P”
Fendt Farmer 250 V/VA sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Farmer 250 V/VA”