- Standard layout, Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1983–1989
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 4.50A specs: hp, weight, years
KHD BF4L 913 T four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 81.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
81.0 hp
60.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50”, 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
- 8,069 lb
- 3-point lift
- 7,937 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 12.4 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50A specs: key facts
The Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50A was built from 1983 to 1989.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50A has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 60.4 kW (81.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50A was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50A has a KHD BF4L 913 T engine, a 4-cylinder 4.09 L diesel unit.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50A weighs 3,660 kg (8,069 lb) unladen.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50A has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50A lifts 3,600 kg (7,937 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50A delivers 47.0 L/min (12.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50”

How much horsepower does a DX 4.50A have?
The only figure for the DX 4.50A is 81.0 hp (60.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50”
What engine is in a DX 4.50A?
A DX 4.50A has a KHD BF4L 913 T, a 4-cylinder 4.09 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | KHD BF4L 913 T |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, air-cooled |
| Displacement | 249.3 ci · 4.09 L |
| Max torque | 211 lb·ft · 286 N·m @ 1,601 rpm |
| Injection | Bosch multi-hole nozzle, swirl injection channel |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50”
How much will a DX 4.50A lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A DX 4.50A lifts 7,937 lb (3,600 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Open centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 12.4 gpm · 47.0 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,481 psi · 240 bar |
| Lift at ends | 7,937 lb · 3,600 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm @ 2,192 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50”
What transmission does a DX 4.50A have?
Transmission specifications for the DX 4.50A are below.
| Clutch | Independent dry double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering |
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50”
How much does a DX 4.50A weigh?
A DX 4.50A weighs 8,069 lb (3,660 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 8,069 lb · 3,660 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 12,125 lb · 5,500 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 4,255 lb · 1,930 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 9,259 lb · 4,200 kg |
| Wheelbase | 91.9 in · 2,333 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 159.1 in · 4,040 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Width | 90.7 in · 2,304 mm |
| Height | 102.8 in · 2,610 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.9 in · 530 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 55.1–74.8 in · 1,400–1,900 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 65.0 in · 1,650 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50”
What oil does a DX 4.50A take, and how much?
A DX 4.50A engine takes 11.6 qt (11 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 11.6 qt · 11 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 46.5 qt · 44 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 1,479.4 qt · 1,400 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a DX 4.50A?
Within 10% of its 81.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- John Deere 2140 (A)81.0 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1986Side by side with the DX 4.50A →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 4.8581.0 hp engine, claimed · 1995–1997Side by side with the DX 4.50A →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 8581.0 hp engine, claimed · 1997–2001Side by side with the DX 4.50A →
- Renault 9681.0 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1972Side by side with the DX 4.50A →
- ZETOR 8111/814580.9 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1990Side by side with the DX 4.50A →
- Ford 6610 (A)80.9 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1989Side by side with the DX 4.50A →
Common questions about the Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50A
Is a DX 4.50A two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50A was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a DX 4.50A have?
A DX 4.50A has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-68250 · revision 1089898. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document