Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50

The Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50 is a tractor produced by Deutz Fahr. It is equipped with a 373.9 ci 6.1 L engine. The rated power output is 137 hp 102.2 kW. Transmission: Powermatic TW 911. Operating weight: 11243 to 12081 pounds.

Overview

	1983 - 1990 DX6 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1983 - 1990
DX6 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Deutz-Fahr
Row-Crop tractor

Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50 Engine
Deutz 6.1L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	40 gal 151.4 L
	66 gal*With optional tank. 249.8 L
Engine details ...

Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50 Power
Engine	137 hp 102.2 kW
PTO (claimed)	120 hp 89.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)	101.36 hp 75.6 kW
PTO (tested)	122.06 hp 91.0 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lock	mechanical rear
	OPTITRAC front
Power steering
Hydraulic dry disc brakes
Mastercab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	2538 psi 175.0 bar
Valves	1 to 3
Pump flow	24 gpm 90.8 lpm

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

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@2192
	1000@2214
Front PTO	independent
Front PTO Type	1000

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	105.8 inches 268 cm
4WD Wheelbase	106.4 inches 270 cm
Weight	11243 to 12081 pounds
Front tire	11.00x16
2WD Rear tire	18.4x38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Battery volts	12

References
DX4.70-DX6.30-DX6.50-DX7.10 published in 1984, by Deutz-Fahr
DX6 published in 1983, 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	137 hp 102.2 kW
Rated RPM	2300
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	17 qts 16.1 L

Transmission

Transmission options
24-speed two-speed power shift
32-speed two-speed power shift

Transmission — Powermatic

Transmission	Powermatic
Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	24 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch	cerametallic disc
Oil capacity	56 qts 53.0 L

Transmission — Powermatic TW 911

Transmission	Powermatic TW 911
Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	32 forward and 8 reverse
Five gears (1-5) in four ranges (LL/L/M/H) plus reverse (R) range. Two-speed power shift reduces speed by 13%.
With 20.8-38 rear tires.

Dimensions

Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 11.00x16. Rear: 18.4x38
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 14.9x28. Rear: 18.4x38
2WD Optional tires (ag)	Front: 11.00x16. Rear: 20.8x38
4WD Optional tires (ag)	Front: 16.9x28. Rear: 20.8x38

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	105.8 inches 268 cm
4WD Wheelbase	106.4 inches 270 cm
Length	179.5 inches 455 cm
Width	93.3 inches 236 cm
2WD Height	109.6 inches 278 cm
4WD Height	116.7 inches 296 cm
2WD Weight	11243 lbs 5099 kg
4WD Weight	12081 lbs 5479 kg
Rear tread	64 to 88 inches 162 to 223 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1576
Diesel 24-speed 4WD September 9 - 17, 1985 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1576 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	122.06 hp 91.0 kW
Fuel use	7.4 gal/hour 28.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	123.15 hp 91.8 kW
Fuel use	7.2 gal/hour 27.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	101.36 hp 75.6 kW
Fuel use	7.3 gal/hour 27.6 l/hour
Gear 3ML used for power test.
Max pull	10,734 lbs 4868 kg
Gear 1MH used for pull test.

Photos

Deutz-Fahr DX 6.50 tractor photo