- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1969–1970
- 4 built
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
Hürlimann DH-6 specs: hp, weight, years
Hürlimann DH-6 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 143.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
143.0 hp
106.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann DH 6”, 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
- 13,999 lb
- 3-point lift
- 6,393 lb
- Top speed
- 12.4–37.3 mph
Hürlimann DH-6 specs: key facts
The Hürlimann DH-6 was built from 1969 to 1970.
The Hürlimann DH-6 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 106.6 kW (143.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Hürlimann DH-6 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Hürlimann DH-6 has a Hürlimann DH-6 engine, a 6-cylinder 9.19 L diesel unit.
The Hürlimann DH-6 weighs 6,350 kg (13,999 lb) unladen.
The Hürlimann DH-6 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Hürlimann DH-6 lifts 2,900 kg (6,393 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann DH 6”
How does the DH-6 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 2,900 kg is low for its class — 52% below the median of 5,996 kg across the 159 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Ten forward gears is low for its class — 44% below the median of 18 across the 215 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A 120 L fuel tank is low for its class — 50% below the median of 242 L across the 225 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 235 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a DH-6 have?
The only figure for the DH-6 is 143.0 hp (106.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann DH 6”
What engine is in a DH-6?
A DH-6 has a Hürlimann DH-6, a 6-cylinder 9.19 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Hürlimann DH-6 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 560.6 ci · 9.19 L |
| Max torque | 398 lb·ft · 539 N·m @ 1,600 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann DH 6”
How much will a DH-6 lift?
A DH-6 lifts 6,393 lb (2,900 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 6,393 lb · 2,900 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm / 1000 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann DH 6”
What transmission does a DH-6 have?
Transmission specifications for the DH-6 are below.
| Brakes | compressed air servo brake system designed as internal expanding shoe brake |
|---|---|
| Steering | hydraulic ZF spindle steering |
| Top speed | 12.4–37.3 mph · 20–60 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann DH 6”
How much does a DH-6 weigh?
A DH-6 weighs 13,999 lb (6,350 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 13,999 lb · 6,350 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in · 3,000 mm |
| Length | 187.0 in · 4,750 mm |
| Width | 81.9 in · 2,080 mm |
| Height | 75.6 in · 1,920 mm |
| Front track | 63.8 in · 1,620 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 63.8 in · 1,620 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann DH 6”
What oil does a DH-6 take, and how much?
A DH-6 engine takes 25.4 qt (24.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 25.4 qt · 24.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann DH 6” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a DH-6?
Within 10% of its 143.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- SOMECA 1300 Super (DT)143.0 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1981Side by side with the DH-6 →
- SAME Laser 150 DT143.0 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1996Side by side with the DH-6 →
- Lamborghini R-1506 DT143.0 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1994Side by side with the DH-6 →
- Renault 1451-4143.1 hp engine, claimed · 1974–1980Side by side with the DH-6 →
- International Harvester 1455 XL143 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1996Side by side with the DH-6 →
- Ford 9700 (A)144.0 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1979Side by side with the DH-6 →
Common questions about the Hürlimann DH-6
Is a DH-6 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Hürlimann DH-6 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a DH-6 have?
A DH-6 has a 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann DH 6”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Hürlimann DH 6 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-104918 · revision 896307. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document