Deutz-Fahr DX 160

The Deutz-Fahr DX 160 is a tractor produced by Deutz Fahr. It is equipped with a 373.9 ci 6.1 L engine. The rated power output is 150 hp 111.9 kW. Transmission: Triple Range. Operating weight: 12171 to 14840 pounds.

Overview

	1978 - 1983 DX SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1978 - 1983
DX Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Deutz-Fahr
Row-Crop tractor

Deutz-Fahr DX 160 Engine
Deutz 6.1L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	66 gal 249.8 L
Engine details ...

Deutz-Fahr DX 160 Transmission
24-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...

Deutz-Fahr DX 160 Power
Engine	150 hp 111.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)	121.64 hp 90.7 kW
PTO (tested)	145.41 hp 108.4 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary
Differential lock	hydraulic foot-operated
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	2538 psi 175.0 bar
Valves	1 to 3
Pump flow	15.3 gpm 57.9 lpm
Total flow	27 gpm 102.2 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III
Rear lift (at ends)	14330 lbs 6500 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)
	540/1000 *Sales literature lists a optional shiftable PTO, but the option appears to be rare.
Engine RPM	1000@1920

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	111.5 inches 283 cm
Weight	12171 to 14840 pounds
Front tire	11.00-16
Rear tire	20.8x38 (2WD)
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
DX90-DX120-Dx130-DX140-DX160 published in 1980, by Deutz-Fahr

Engine

Engine Detail — 373.9 ci / 6.1 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Deutz BF6L 913
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement	373.9 ci 6.1 L
Bore/Stroke	4.016x4.92 inches 102 x 125 mm
Power	150 hp 111.9 kW
Compression	15.5:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	16.9 qts 16.0 L

Transmission

Transmission — Triple Range

Transmission	Triple Range
Type	partially synchronized
Gears	24 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Oil capacity	79.25 qts 75.0 L
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (low, medium, high) with two-speed power shift.

Dimensions

Deutz-Fahr DX 160 Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 20.8x38 (2WD)
	Front: 14.9-28. Rear: 20.8x38 (4WD)

Dimensions
Wheelbase	111.5 inches 283 cm
Length	185.8 inches 471 cm
Width	93.3 inches 236 cm
Height	112 inches 284 cm
Rear tread	70 to 86 inches 177 to 218 cm

Deutz-Fahr DX 160 Weight
2WD	12171 lbs 5520 kg
4WD	13185 lbs 5980 kg
Operating	14840 lbs*Weight ith 20.8-38 duals. 6731 kg
Ballasted	18710 lbs 8486 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1307
Diesel 24-speed 2WD April 24 - May 2, 1979 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1307 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	145.41 hp 108.4 kW
Fuel use	8.4 gal/hour 31.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	140.99 hp 105.1 kW
Fuel use	7.9 gal/hour 29.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	121.64 hp 90.7 kW
Fuel use	8.4 gal/hour 31.8 l/hour
Gear 3ZH used for power test.
Max pull	15172 lbs 6882 kg
Gear 1ZH used for pull test.

Photos

Deutz-Fahr DX 160