Deutz-Fahr DX 86 vs Steyr 980
9 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
Read our verdict on the DX 86 and the 980 → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.
Field by field
9 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | DX 86 | 980 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 80 hp | 79.0 hp | — |
| Engine declared | KHD BF4L 913 T | Steyr WD-412.40 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.09 L | 4.40 L | +8% 980 |
| Maximum torque declared | 211 lb·ft · 286 N·m | 212 lb·ft · 287 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | — | Dry Fichtel & Sachs single-disc driving clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Open centre | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | 10.5 gpm · 39.6 L/min | 9.5 gpm · 36.0 L/min | +10% DX 86 |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 8,378 lb · 3,800 kg | 8,378 lb · 3,800 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 8,091 lb · 3,670 kg | 6,900 lb · 3,130 kg | +17% DX 86 |
| Wheelbase declared | 91.7 in · 2,330 mm | 89.8 in · 2,280 mm | — |
| Length declared | 159.1 in · 4,040 mm | 153.1 in · 3,890 mm | — |
| Width declared | 90.6 in · 2,300 mm | 76.0 in · 1,930 mm | +19% DX 86 |
| Height declared | 105.1 in · 2,670 mm | 88.8 in · 2,255 mm | +18% DX 86 |
| Ground clearance declared | 20.9 in · 530 mm | 19.3 in · 490 mm | +8% DX 86 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | — | 12.1 ft · 3.70 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 126.8 qt · 120 L | 114.1 qt · 108.0 L | +11% DX 86 |
Deutz-Fahr DX 86 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 86”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50”
Steyr 980 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 980”