Deutz D 4006 P
Built: 1968–1981 · Series: D-06
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Deutz D-06 – Air-Cooled Tractor Family From Compact to Large, 1968 to 1981, 22 to 118 kW and Operating Weight from 1,655 to 9,000 kg
The D-06 series covered an unusually wide spectrum for Deutz between 1968 and 1981 – from compact two-cylinder models up to the D 16006 with an eight-cylinder engine. According to the register, output ranges from 22 to 118 kW, with models rated in horsepower spanning 30 to 160 hp, at a displacement of 1,884 to 11,290 cm³.
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Recorded operating weight runs from 1,655 to 9,000 kg, wheelbase from 1,865 to 3,050 mm, and top speed of the listed models spans 20 to 30 km/h. Every engine in the D-06 series is an air-cooled Deutz diesel, which reduced maintenance compared with water-cooled competitors of the era.
Model names combined a power indicator with the series code 06, such as D 6006 for a mid-range model. When buying a used D-06 tractor, the exact cylinder count matters most, as output and intended use differ considerably within the series.
On the largest models, such as the eight-cylinder D 16006, the three-point hitch corresponded to the range of the later ISO 730 Category III, only standardised internationally in 1977; the smaller two-cylinder models, by contrast, matched Category I. Deutz still exists as an engine manufacturer today and continues to supply spare parts for its air-cooled units across the whole production span of the D-06 series, from the smallest to the largest model.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Deutz D-06
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 35 hp (25.6 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,150 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,826 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,470 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,025 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,490 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,000 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 350 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,765 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8/2- oder 8/4-Getriebecorrect |
| Front tyres | 5.00-15 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 10-28 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 22.2 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 800correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat Icorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 14.5 kW/t (26 kW / 1.8 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 20% 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 4006 P have?
The Deutz D 4006 P delivers 35 hp.
How much does the Deutz D 4006 P weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,765 kg.
What engine does the Deutz D 4006 P have?
3 cylinders, 2,826 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Deutz D 4006 P go?
Top speed is 22.2 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Deutz D 4006 P?
3,470 mm × 1,025 mm × 1,490 mm.
When was the Deutz D 4006 P built?
Production years: 1968–1981.
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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