Deutz D 5505 Tandem
Built: 1967 · Series: D-05
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Deutz D-05 – Short-Lived Transitional Series, 1963 to 1967, Air-Cooled, 25.6 to 76.1 kW and Operating Weight from 1,775 to 4,600 kg
The D-05 series was a comparatively short-lived transitional generation at Deutz, built only from 1963 to 1967 before the longer-running D-06 series followed. According to the register, output of the recorded models ranges from 25.6 to 76.1 kW, with models rated in horsepower spanning 35 to 104 hp, using three- to six-cylinder engines with displacement from 2,550 to 5,104 cm³.
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Recorded operating weight runs from 1,775 to 4,600 kg, wheelbase from 1,995 to 3,215 mm, and top speed of the listed models spans 18.2 to 27 km/h. The D-05 series also relied on the brand's characteristic air-cooled diesel engines.
Because of its short production run, D-05 models are rarer today than their predecessor and successor series. For a used example, checking parts availability is worthwhile, since many components are now only found through specialist dealers.
The D-05 series' short production run from 1963 to 1967 fell before the international standardisation of the three-point hitch under ISO 730 in 1977, while the power take-off speed of 540 revolutions per minute internationally fixed in 1965 under ISO R 500 was already in effect. Deutz still exists as an engine manufacturer today and continues to supply spare parts for its air-cooled units, which eases repairs on these now comparatively rare tractors.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Deutz D-05
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 104 hp (76.1 kW)correct |
| Cylinders | 2 × 4correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,520 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,800 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,785 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 560 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,600 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8/4-manual gearbox gearboxcorrect |
| Forward gears | 8correct |
| Reverse gears | 4correct |
| Front tyres | 14.9-30 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 14.9-30 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | articulated framecorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | ca. 3correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat IIcorrect |
|---|---|
| PTO speed | 540/1000 rpmcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.5 kW/t (76 kW / 4.6 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 68% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Deutz D 5505 Tandem have?
The Deutz D 5505 Tandem delivers 104 hp.
How much does the Deutz D 5505 Tandem weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,600 kg.
What engine does the Deutz D 5505 Tandem have?
2 × 4 cylinders, Diesel.
How fast does the Deutz D 5505 Tandem go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Deutz D 5505 Tandem?
7,520 mm × 1,800 mm × 1,785 mm.
When was the Deutz D 5505 Tandem built?
Production years: 1967.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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