Deutz D 25.2
Built: 1960–1964 · Series: D-Reihe
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Deutz D Series – Air-Cooled Compact Tractors of the Early 1960s, 10.2 to 38.1 kW and Operating Weight from 920 to 2,270 kg
The D series covered Deutz's compact tractors of the early 1960s, powered by the brand's characteristic air-cooled diesel engines. According to the register, output of the recorded models ranges from 10.2 to 38.1 kW, with models rated in horsepower spanning 15 to 52 hp, using one- to four-cylinder engines with displacement from 850 to 3,400 cm³.
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Recorded operating weight runs from 920 to 2,270 kg, wheelbase from 1,690 to 2,230 mm, and top speed of the listed models spans 17.7 to 30 km/h. Models such as the D 30 S-Plantage show that narrow-track variants for specialty crops were also offered within the series.
The air-cooled engines were considered robust and low-maintenance, since they needed no coolant or the wear parts that go with it. When buying a used D-series tractor, the engine variant matters most, as cylinder count and displacement differ considerably within the range.
The D series was built from 1959 to 1964, predating the international standardisation of the three-point hitch under ISO 730 in 1977, and in part even predating the power take-off speed of 540 revolutions per minute internationally fixed in 1965 under ISO R 500. Deutz still exists as an engine manufacturer today and continues to supply spare parts for its classic air-cooled units, easing the upkeep of these compact tractors.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Deutz D-Reihe
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 20 hp (14.6 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,100 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 1,700 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,040 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,600 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,590 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,900 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 430 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,290 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8/2-manual gearbox gearboxcorrect |
| Forward gears | 8correct |
| Reverse gears | 2correct |
| Front tyres | 5.00-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 10-28 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 32 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | ca. 2000correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat Icorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 11.3 kW/t (15 kW / 1.3 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 7% 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 25.2 have?
The Deutz D 25.2 delivers 20 hp.
How much does the Deutz D 25.2 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,290 kg.
What engine does the Deutz D 25.2 have?
2 cylinders, 1,700 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Deutz D 25.2 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Deutz D 25.2?
3,040 mm × 1,600 mm × 1,590 mm.
When was the Deutz D 25.2 built?
Production years: 1960–1964.
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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Other models in this series
D 15
D 15 P
D 25.1
D 25.1 S
D 30 S-Plantage
D 40 L (Werksbezeichnung D40.2)
D 40.1
D 40.1 bzw. D40.1S
D 40.2-Plantage
D 40L
D 50
D 50.1 S
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