- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1978–1984
- 62 built
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Deutz-Fahr DX 160 specs: hp, weight, years
KHD BF6L 913 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 148.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
148.0 hp
110.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 160”, 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
- 11,905 lb
- 3-point lift
- 14,330 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 15.4 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5–18.6 mph
Deutz-Fahr DX 160 specs: key facts
The Deutz-Fahr DX 160 was built from 1978 to 1984.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 160 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 110.4 kW (148.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 160 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 160 has a KHD BF6L 913 engine, a 6-cylinder 6.13 L diesel unit.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 160 weighs 5,400 kg (11,905 lb) unladen.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 160 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Deutz-Fahr DX 160 lifts 6,500 kg (14,330 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Deutz-Fahr DX 160 delivers 58.4 L/min (15.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 160”
How does the DX 160 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A 150 L fuel tank is low for its class — 40% below the median of 249 L across the 212 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 219 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a DX 160 have?
The only figure for the DX 160 is 148.0 hp (110.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 160”
What engine is in a DX 160?
A DX 160 has a KHD BF6L 913, a 6-cylinder 6.13 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | KHD BF6L 913 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, air-cooled |
| Displacement | 374.0 ci · 6.13 L |
| Max torque | 393 lb·ft · 533 N·m @ 1,602 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 160”
How much will a DX 160 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A DX 160 lifts 14,330 lb (6,500 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 15.4 gpm · 58.4 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,771 psi · 260 bar |
| Lift at ends | 14,330 lb · 6,500 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"-21 teilig (Form-2) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 160”
What transmission does a DX 160 have?
Transmission specifications for the DX 160 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated, dry single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic ZF steering with own circuit |
| Top speed | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 160”
How much does a DX 160 weigh?
A DX 160 weighs 11,905 lb (5,400 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 11,905 lb · 5,400 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 18,739 lb · 8,500 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 6,173 lb · 2,800 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 14,330 lb · 6,500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in · 2,631 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 185.4 in · 4,710 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Width | 93.3 in · 2,370 mm |
| Height | 107.5 in · 2,730 mm |
| Ground clearance | 23.8 in · 605 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 62.8–86.5 in · 1,596–2,196 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 70.9–86.6 in · 1,800–2,200 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 14.7 ft · 4.47 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 160”
What oil does a DX 160 take, and how much?
A DX 160 engine takes 16.9 qt (16 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 16.9 qt · 16 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 160” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 79.3 qt · 75 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 160” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 19.5 qt · 18.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 160” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a DX 160?
Within 10% of its 148.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Steyr 8170a148.0 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1986Side by side with the DX 160 →
- Steyr 8165a148.0 hp engine, claimed · 1986–1993Side by side with the DX 160 →
- Massey Ferguson 3650148.0 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1990Side by side with the DX 160 →
- John Deere 7700 (A)148.0 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1997Side by side with the DX 160 →
- Renault 160-94 TZ/TX148.0 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1997Side by side with the DX 160 →
- Fiat 1300 Super (DT)147.9 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1981Side by side with the DX 160 →
Common questions about the Deutz-Fahr DX 160
Is a DX 160 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Deutz-Fahr DX 160 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a DX 160 have?
A DX 160 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"-21 teilig (Form-2) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 160”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Deutz-Fahr DX 160 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87338 · revision 1089850. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document