- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- Not independently tested
- 1972–1980
- 13,500 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
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Deutz D 4506 Full specifications
KHD F3L 912 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 39.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
39.3 hp
29.3 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 4506”, claimed
- Weight
- 4,233 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,439 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
Deutz D 4506 specs: key facts
The Deutz D 4506 was built from 1972 to 1980.
The Deutz D 4506 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 29.3 kW (39.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Deutz D 4506 was built in two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) versions, depending on configuration.
The Deutz D 4506 has a KHD F3L 912 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.83 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Deutz D 4506 weighs 1,920 kg (4,233 lb) unladen.
The Deutz D 4506 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Deutz D 4506 lifts 1,560 kg (3,439 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Deutz D 4506 delivers 27.2 L/min (7.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 4506”

How much horsepower does a D 4506 have?
The only figure for the D 4506 is 39.3 hp (29.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 4506”
What engine is in a D 4506?
A D 4506 has a KHD F3L 912, a 3-cylinder 2.83 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | KHD F3L 912Source 1 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, air-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 172.5 ci · 2.83 LSource 1 |
| Max torque | 95 lb·ft · 129 N·m @ 1,600 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 4506”
How much will a D 4506 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A D 4506 lifts 3,439 lb (1,560 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 7.2 gpm · 27.2 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,538 psi · 175 bar |
| Lift at ends | 3,439 lb · 1,560 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 2,077 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 29 x 34,9 x 8,7 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 4506”
What transmission does a D 4506 have?
Transmission specifications for the D 4506 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry double clutch with independent PTO clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical ZF Gemmer steering |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 4506”
How much does a D 4506 weigh?
A D 4506 weighs 4,233 lb (1,920 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,233 lb · 1,920 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 7,716 lb · 3,500 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 3,417 lb · 1,550 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 5,732 lb · 2,600 kg |
| Wheelbase | 78.7 in · 2,000 mm |
| Length | 136.6 in · 3,470 mm |
| Width | 66.9 in · 1,700 mm |
| Height | 65.7 in · 1,670 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.9 in · 430 mm |
| Front track | 49.6–55.9 in · 1,260–1,420 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 49.2–59.4 in · 1,250–1,510 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.5 ft · 3.19 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 4506”
Which tractors compare with a D 4506?
Within 10% of its 39.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fendt Farmer 10239.3 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1974Side by side with the D 4506 →
- Ford 2000 Dexta (A)39.3 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1975Side by side with the D 4506 →
- Porsche-Diesel Super L 31839.3 hp engine, claimed · 1960–1961Side by side with the D 4506 →
- Fendt 240 S39.3 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1993Side by side with the D 4506 →
- Renault Super 639.4 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1965Side by side with the D 4506 →
- International Harvester D-44039.4 hp engine, claimed · 1958–1959Side by side with the D 4506 →
Everything else people ask
Is a D 4506 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Deutz D 4506 was built in two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) versions, depending on configuration.
What PTO does a D 4506 have?
A D 4506 has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 29 x 34,9 x 8,7 mm shaft.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 4006 P”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz D 4506”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Deutz D 4006 P — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-51750 · revision 938076. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Deutz D 4506 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-60363 · revision 1078655. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document