- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1983–1989
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 4.70A specs: hp, weight, years
KHD BF4L 913 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 88.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
88.4 hp
65.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70”, 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
- 9,193 lb
- 3-point lift
- 8,378 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 12.9 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70A specs: key facts
The Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70A was built from 1983 to 1989.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70A has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 65.9 kW (88.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70A is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70A has a KHD BF4L 913 engine, a 4-cylinder 4.09 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70A weighs 4,170 kg (9,193 lb) unladen.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70A has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70A lifts 3,800 kg (8,378 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70A delivers 48.8 L/min (12.9 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70”

How much horsepower does a DX 4.70A have?
The only figure for the DX 4.70A is 88.4 hp (65.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70”
What engine is in a DX 4.70A?
A DX 4.70A has a KHD BF4L 913, a 4-cylinder 4.09 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | KHD BF4L 913 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, air-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 249.3 ci · 4.09 L |
| Max torque | 236 lb·ft · 320 N·m @ 1,703 rpmSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 4.78”
How much will a DX 4.70A lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A DX 4.70A lifts 8,378 lb (3,800 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 12.9 gpm · 48.8 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,481 psi · 240 bar |
| Lift at ends | 8,378 lb · 3,800 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 2,025 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70”
What transmission does a DX 4.70A have?
Transmission specifications for the DX 4.70A are below.
| Clutch | Independent dry double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Hydraulically operated disc brake acting via intermediate shaft on the rear wheels |
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering |
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70”
How much does a DX 4.70A weigh?
A DX 4.70A weighs 9,193 lb (4,170 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 9,193 lb · 4,170 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 13,669 lb · 6,200 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 5,291 lb · 2,400 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 8,885 lb · 4,030 kg |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in · 2,400 mm |
| Length | 164.2 in · 4,170 mm |
| Width | 90.7 in · 2,304 mm |
| Height | 103.9 in · 2,640 mm |
| Ground clearance | 17.9 in · 455 mm |
| Front track | 63.0–70.9 in · 1,600–1,800 mm |
| Rear track | 63.0–78.7 in · 1,600–2,000 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 13.7 ft · 4.17 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70”
What oil does a DX 4.70A take, and how much?
A DX 4.70A 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 4.70” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 15.9 qt · 15 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a DX 4.70A?
Within 10% of its 88.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- DEUTZ-ALLIS DX 4.7088.4 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1986Side by side with the DX 4.70A →
- International Harvester 95588.4 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1982Side by side with the DX 4.70A →
- Deutz-Fahr DX 9289 hp engine, claimed · 1982–1983Side by side with the DX 4.70A →
- Massey Ferguson 698 Turbo89 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1987Side by side with the DX 4.70A →
- URSUS 104489 hp engine, claimed · 1997–1999Side by side with the DX 4.70A →
- Fiat 90-90 (DT)88.8 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1991Side by side with the DX 4.70A →
Common questions about the Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70A
Is a DX 4.70A two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70A is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a DX 4.70A have?
A DX 4.70A has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 4.78”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 4.78 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-79387 · revision 1007751. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87874 · revision 1089897. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document