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  • Rigid chassis
  • WhichTractor size: Standard-size
  • No lab test on file
  • 1983–1990

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Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is

Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50A specs: hp, weight, years

KHD BF6L 913.101T six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 135.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

135.2 hp

100.8 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50”, 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
12,081 lb
3-point lift
14,330 lb
Hyd. flow
15.2 gpm
Top speed
18.6–24.9 mph

Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50A specs: key facts

  • The Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50A was built from 1983 to 1990.

  • The Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50A has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 100.8 kW (135.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50A was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

  • The Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50A has a KHD BF6L 913.101T engine, a 6-cylinder 6.13 L diesel unit.

  • The Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50A weighs 5,480 kg (12,081 lb) unladen.

  • The Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50A has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.

  • The three-point hitch of the Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50A lifts 6,500 kg (14,330 lb) at the lower-link ends.

  • The hydraulic pump of the Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50A delivers 57.6 L/min (15.2 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50”

How does the DX 6.50A compare with its class?

  • Limitation:

    A 150 L fuel tank is low for its class — 35% below the median of 230 L across the 252 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

  • Limitation:

    The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 264 tractors within 10% of its power, 11% carry one.

Derived by WhichTractor from 264 comparable records. How we work this out

Illustration of the 1983–1990 Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50 A, a 135 hp farm tractor, four-wheel-drive version, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph · four-wheel-drive version

How much horsepower does a DX 6.50A have?

The only figure for the DX 6.50A is 135.2 hp (100.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
135.2 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50”

What engine is in a DX 6.50A?

A DX 6.50A has a KHD BF6L 913.101T, a 6-cylinder 6.13 L diesel engine.

Engine — DX 6.50A engine specifications
Make & modelKHD BF6L 913.101T
Cylinders6, air-cooled
Displacement374.0 ci · 6.13 L
Max torque375 lb·ft · 508 N·m @ 1,702 rpm
Electrical system12 V

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50”

How much will a DX 6.50A lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

A DX 6.50A lifts 14,330 lb (6,500 kg) at the lower-link ends.

Hydraulics & PTO — DX 6.50A hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow15.2 gpm · 57.6 L/min
Pressure3,481 psi · 240 bar
Lift at ends14,330 lb · 6,500 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, 540/1000 rpmEngages under load
PTO shaft1 3/8" with 6 splines

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50”

What transmission does a DX 6.50A have?

Transmission specifications for the DX 6.50A are below.

Transmission — DX 6.50A transmission specifications
Top speed18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50”

How much does a DX 6.50A weigh?

A DX 6.50A weighs 12,081 lb (5,480 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — DX 6.50A weights and dimensions
Unladen weight12,081 lb · 5,480 kg
Maximum permissible mass17,637 lb · 8,000 kg
Maximum front axle load7,055 lb · 3,200 kg
Maximum rear axle load13,625 lb · 6,180 kg
Wheelbase106.4 in · 2,703 mm
Length179.5 in · 4,560 mm
Width93.3 in · 2,370 mm
Height109.6 in · 2,785 mm
Ground clearance22.4 in · 570 mm
Front track73.1–76.9 in · 1,856–1,952 mmthe article lists alternatives
Rear track70.9–78.7 in · 1,800–2,000 mmthe article lists alternatives
Turning radius, braked17.0 ft · 5.17 m

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50”

What oil does a DX 6.50A take, and how much?

A DX 6.50A engine takes 19.5 qt (18.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

DX 6.50A fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil19.5 qt · 18.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission52.8 qt · 50 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle7.9 qt · 7.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system1,585.0 qt · 1,500 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Which tractors compare with a DX 6.50A?

Within 10% of its 135.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50A

Is a DX 6.50A two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50A was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

What PTO does a DX 6.50A have?

A DX 6.50A has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8" with 6 splines shaft.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. Traktorenlexikon: Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87899 · revision 1089894. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document