- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1978–1982
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 85 specs: hp, weight, years
KHD F5L 912 five-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 79 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
79 hp
59 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 85”, 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
- 9,855 lb
- 3-point lift
- 8,223 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 10.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5–18.6 mph
Deutz-Fahr DX 85 specs: key facts
The Deutz-Fahr DX 85 was built from 1978 to 1982.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 85 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 59 kW (79 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 85 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 85 has a KHD F5L 912 engine, a 5-cylinder 4.71 L diesel unit.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 85 weighs 4,470 kg (9,855 lb) unladen.
The Deutz-Fahr DX 85 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Deutz-Fahr DX 85 lifts 3,730 kg (8,223 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Deutz-Fahr DX 85 delivers 39.6 L/min (10.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 85”
How does the DX 85 compare with its class?
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 4,470 kg is high for its class — 34% above the median of 3,340 kg across the 365 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 366 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a DX 85 have?
The only figure for the DX 85 is 79 hp (59 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 85”
What engine is in a DX 85?
A DX 85 has a KHD F5L 912, a 5-cylinder 4.71 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | KHD F5L 912 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 5, air-cooled |
| Displacement | 287.5 ci · 4.71 L |
| Max torque | 208 lb·ft · 282 N·m @ 1,605 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 85”
How much will a DX 85 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A DX 85 lifts 8,223 lb (3,730 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 10.5 gpm · 39.6 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,046–3,771 psi · 210–260 bar |
| Lift at ends | 8,223 lb · 3,730 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm / 1000 rpm @ 2,057 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 85”
What transmission does a DX 85 have?
Transmission specifications for the DX 85 are below.
| Clutch | Independent dry double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic ZF steering |
| Top speed | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 85”
How much does a DX 85 weigh?
A DX 85 weighs 9,855 lb (4,470 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 9,855 lb · 4,470 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 12,346 lb · 5,600 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 4,431 lb · 2,010 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 9,259 lb · 4,200 kg |
| Wheelbase | 100.7 in · 2,558 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 171.7 in · 4,360 mm |
| Width | 90.7 in · 2,304 mm |
| Height | 105.5 in · 2,680 mm |
| Ground clearance | 22.0 in · 560 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 58.1–77.8 in · 1,476–1,976 mm |
| Rear track | 63.0–78.7 in · 1,600–2,000 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.8 ft · 3.90 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 85”
What oil does a DX 85 take, and how much?
A DX 85 engine takes 13.7 qt (13 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 13.7 qt · 13 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 85” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 40.2 qt · 38 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 85” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a DX 85?
Within 10% of its 79 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fendt Farmer 280 P/PA79 hp engine, claimed · 1988–2002Side by side with the DX 85 →
- Fendt Favorit 479 hp engine, claimed · 1966–1967Side by side with the DX 85 →
- Fiat 82-8679 hp engine, claimed · 1992–2000Side by side with the DX 85 →
- Steyr 8090 (a)79.0 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1992Side by side with the DX 85 →
- Fiat 80-66 F (DT/F)79.0 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1991Side by side with the DX 85 →
- Fiat 80-66 S (DT)79.0 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1991Side by side with the DX 85 →
Common questions about the Deutz-Fahr DX 85
Is a DX 85 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Deutz-Fahr DX 85 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a DX 85 have?
A DX 85 has a independent 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 85”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Deutz-Fahr DX 85 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-84367 · revision 1089857. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document