Deutz D 6806
Built: 1974–1980 · 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 | 67 hp (49 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,300 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 240 Nmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 3,768 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,710 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,940 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,810 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,150 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 500 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,760 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 12V/4Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 12correct |
| Reverse gears | 4correct |
| Front tyres | 7.50-16 ASF (A: 11.2-24 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 16.9-34 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 92 lcorrect |
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Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 4,200correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat IIcorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.8 kW/t (49 kW / 2.8 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 46% 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 6806 have?
The Deutz D 6806 delivers 67 hp.
How much does the Deutz D 6806 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,760 kg.
What engine does the Deutz D 6806 have?
4 cylinders, 3,768 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Deutz D 6806 go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Deutz D 6806?
3,710 mm × 1,940 mm × 1,810 mm.
When was the Deutz D 6806 built?
Production years: 1974–1980.
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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