Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50 A vs International Harvester 1466
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 (1983–1990; 1971–1976). 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 · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | DX 6.50 A | 1466 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 135.2 hp | 133.2 hp | — |
| Engine declared | KHD BF6L 913.101T | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DT-436 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 6.13 L | 7.14 L | +16% 1466 |
| Maximum torque declared | 375 lb·ft · 508 N·m | — | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | — | Pedal operated ceramic clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 15.2 gpm · 57.6 L/min | 12.0 gpm · 45.5 L/min | +27% DX 6.50 A |
| Pressure declared | 3,481 psi · 240 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 14,330 lb · 6,500 kg | 5,798 lb · 2,630 kg | +147% DX 6.50 A |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 12,081 lb · 5,480 kg | 13,479 lb · 6,114 kg | +12% 1466 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 17,637 lb · 8,000 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 106.4 in · 2,703 mm | 104.8 in · 2,662 mm | — |
| Length declared | 179.5 in · 4,560 mm | 168.0 in · 4,267 mm | +7% DX 6.50 A |
| Width declared | 93.3 in · 2,370 mm | 98.0 in · 2,489 mm | — |
| Height declared | 109.6 in · 2,785 mm | 111.0 in · 2,819 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 22.4 in · 570 mm | 16.0 in · 406 mm | +40% DX 6.50 A |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 17.0 ft · 5.17 m | 11.7 ft · 3.56 m | +45% DX 6.50 A |
| Fuel tank declared | 158.5 qt · 150 L | 168.0 qt · 159.0 L | +6% 1466 |
Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50 A sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50”
International Harvester 1466 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1466”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 1466”