Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50 A vs Steyr 8160 a
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (Two-wheel or four-wheel drive; 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1983–1990; 1976–1980). 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
10 material differences · 7 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | DX 6.50 A | 8160 a | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 135.2 hp | 138 hp | — |
| Engine declared | KHD BF6L 913.101T | Steyr WD-612.85 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 6.13 L | 6.59 L | +8% 8160 a |
| Maximum torque declared | 375 lb·ft · 508 N·m | 403 lb·ft · 546 N·m | +7% 8160 a |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/h | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 15.2 gpm · 57.6 L/min | — | — |
| Pressure declared | 3,481 psi · 240 bar | 3,553 psi · 245 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 14,330 lb · 6,500 kg | 9,965 lb · 4,520 kg | +44% 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 | 12,324 lb · 5,590 kg | — |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 17,637 lb · 8,000 kg | 17,637 lb · 8,000 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 106.4 in · 2,703 mm | 106.3 in · 2,700 mm | — |
| Length declared | 179.5 in · 4,560 mm | 193.3 in · 4,910 mm | +8% 8160 a |
| Width declared | 93.3 in · 2,370 mm | 96.1 in · 2,440 mm | — |
| Height declared | 109.6 in · 2,785 mm | 108.3 in · 2,750 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 22.4 in · 570 mm | 18.9 in · 480 mm | +19% DX 6.50 A |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 17.0 ft · 5.17 m | 15.7 ft · 4.80 m | +8% DX 6.50 A |
| Fuel tank declared | 158.5 qt · 150 L | 258.9 qt · 245.0 L | +63% 8160 a |
Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50 A sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50”
Steyr 8160 a sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8160”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 1400”