- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1980–1982
- 41 built
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
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Deutz-Fahr DX 230 specs: hp, weight, years
KHD BF6L 413 FR six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 196.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
196.3 hp
146.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 230”, 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
- 20,393 lb
- 3-point lift
- 19,493 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 21.4 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5–18.6 mph
Deutz-Fahr DX 230 specs: key facts
The Deutz-Fahr DX 230 was built from 1980 to 1982.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 230 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 146.4 kW (196.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 230 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Deutz-Fahr DX 230 has a KHD BF6L 413 FR engine, a 6-cylinder 9.57 L diesel unit.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 230 weighs 9,250 kg (20,393 lb) unladen.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 230 has an independent rear PTO running at 923 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Deutz-Fahr DX 230 lifts 8,842 kg (19,493 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Deutz-Fahr DX 230 delivers 81 L/min (21.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 230”
How does the DX 230 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 132 tractors within 10% of its power, 15% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 132 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a DX 230 have?
The only figure for the DX 230 is 196.3 hp (146.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 230”
What engine is in a DX 230?
A DX 230 has a KHD BF6L 413 FR, a 6-cylinder 9.57 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | KHD BF6L 413 FR |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, air-cooled |
| Displacement | 584.1 ci · 9.57 L |
| Max torque | 553 lb·ft · 750 N·m @ 1,750 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 230”
How much will a DX 230 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A DX 230 lifts 19,493 lb (8,842 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Open centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 21.4 gpm · 81 L/min |
| Lift at ends | 19,493 lb · 8,842 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, 923 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/4"- 20 splined |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 230”
What transmission does a DX 230 have?
Transmission specifications for the DX 230 are below.
| Steering | Hydrostatic ZF steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 230”
How much does a DX 230 weigh?
A DX 230 weighs 20,393 lb (9,250 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 20,393 lb · 9,250 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 26,455 lb · 12,000 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 9,921 lb · 4,500 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 18,651 lb · 8,460 kg |
| Wheelbase | 118.6 in · 3,012 mm |
| Length | 213.7 in · 5,427 mm |
| Width | 98.4 in · 2,500 mm |
| Height | 125.6 in · 3,190 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.7 in · 525 mm |
| Front track | 74.8–87.6 in · 1,900–2,224 mm |
| Rear track | 74.0–86.3 in · 1,880–2,192 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 230”
What oil does a DX 230 take, and how much?
A DX 230 engine takes 24.3 qt (23 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 24.3 qt · 23 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 230” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 95.1 qt · 90 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 230” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a DX 230?
Within 10% of its 196.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Schlüter Profi Trac 2000 VL197 hp engine, claimed · 1976Side by side with the DX 230 →
- J.I. Case 2590197.3 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1983Side by side with the DX 230 →
- Hürlimann H-6200 Turbo197.4 hp engine, claimed · 1982Side by side with the DX 230 →
- Massey Ferguson 8160A197.4 hp engine, claimed · 1995–1999Side by side with the DX 230 →
- Steyr 9200a197.4 hp engine, claimed · 1995–1997Side by side with the DX 230 →
- AGCO-ALLIS 9690195.3 hp engine, claimed · 1994–1995Side by side with the DX 230 →
Common questions about the Deutz-Fahr DX 230
Is a DX 230 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Deutz-Fahr DX 230 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a DX 230 have?
A DX 230 has a independent 923 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/4"- 20 splined shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 230”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Deutz-Fahr DX 230 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87337 · revision 969341. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document