- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1993–1997
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
We looked and the record does not say what this machine is. How we decide what a machine is
Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81 specs: hp, weight, years
MWM TBD 226 BL-6 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 182 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
182 hp
136 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 15,322 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 21.8 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81 specs: key facts
The Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81 was built from 1993 to 1997.
The Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 136 kW (182 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81 has a MWM TBD 226 BL-6 engine, a 6-cylinder 7.01 L diesel unit.
The Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81 weighs 6,950 kg (15,322 lb) unladen.
The Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000/750 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81 delivers 82.7 L/min (21.8 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81”
How does the AgroStar 6.81 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 134 tractors within 10% of its power, 13% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 134 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does an AgroStar 6.81 have?
The only figure for the AgroStar 6.81 is 182 hp (136 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81”
What engine is in an AgroStar 6.81?
An AgroStar 6.81 has an MWM TBD 226 BL-6, a 6-cylinder 7.01 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | MWM TBD 226 BL-6 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 428.0 ci · 7.01 L |
| Max torque | 533 lb·ft · 723 N·m @ 1,200 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection with multi-hole nozzles and Bosch inline injection pump |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81”
How much will an AgroStar 6.81 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the AgroStar 6.81 are below.
| Pump flow | 21.8 gpm · 82.7 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Independent, 540/1000/750 rpm @ 2,083 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81”
What transmission does an AgroStar 6.81 have?
Transmission specifications for the AgroStar 6.81 are below.
| Clutch | Electro-hydraulically operated, oil-cooled multi-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Hydraulically operated, wet full-disc brake on both axles |
| Steering | Hydrostatic ZF steering, telescopic and tiltable |
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81”
How much does an AgroStar 6.81 weigh?
An AgroStar 6.81 weighs 15,322 lb (6,950 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 15,322 lb · 6,950 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 22,046 lb · 10,000 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 12,125 lb · 5,500 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 13,228 lb · 6,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 in · 2,872 mm |
| Length | 199.2 in · 5,060 mm |
| Width | 97.2 in · 2,470 mm |
| Height | 121.3 in · 3,080 mm |
| Ground clearance | 24.0 in · 610 mm |
| Front track | 74.8 in · 1,900 mm |
| Rear track | 74.8 in · 1,900 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81”
What oil does an AgroStar 6.81 take, and how much?
An AgroStar 6.81 engine takes 19.0 qt (18 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 19.0 qt · 18 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 126.8 qt · 120 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an AgroStar 6.81?
Within 10% of its 182 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- AGCO-ALLIS 9765182.5 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2001Side by side with the AgroStar 6.81 →
- John Deere 8100T182.6 hp engine, claimed · 1997–1998Side by side with the AgroStar 6.81 →
- Massey Ferguson 8250A182.6 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the AgroStar 6.81 →
- Massey Ferguson 6495A182.6 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2011Side by side with the AgroStar 6.81 →
- Massey Ferguson 6497A182.6 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2011Side by side with the AgroStar 6.81 →
- Massey Ferguson 7495182.6 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2012Side by side with the AgroStar 6.81 →
Common questions about the Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81
Is an AgroStar 6.81 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an AgroStar 6.81 have?
An AgroStar 6.81 has a independent 540/1000/750 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-83726 · revision 1089908. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document