Deutz-Fahr DX 8.30
Built: 1983–1988 · Series: DX 8
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Deutz-Fahr DX 8.30: air-cooled six-cylinder tractor built 1983 to 1988 with a 9.6-litre diesel, 162 kW, 810 Nm of torque and a weight of 9,250 kg
The DX range formed the top power class within the Deutz programme in the 1980s, with air-cooled six-cylinder engines in place of the smaller four-cylinders used in the other ranges. The DX 8.30 was built from 1983 to 1988 as one of the more powerful models in this range.
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The air-cooled six-cylinder diesel engine with 9,572 cm³ of displacement produces 220 hp, or 162 kW, at 2,200 rpm, with 810 Nm of torque. At 9,250 kg, 5,427 mm long, 3,190 mm high and 2,500 mm wide, the tractor has a top speed limited to 25 km/h with a 3,012 mm wheelbase.
With 162 kW from a large, air-cooled six-cylinder engine, the DX 8.30 was among the most powerful field tractors of its time and was built for primary tillage of large areas with wide ploughs and cultivators and for heavy towed loads, not for work with light implements. The chassis, limited to 25 km/h, shows the focus on field work rather than road transport.
When buying a used DX 8.30, the condition of the large air-cooled six-cylinder engine matters, particularly the cooling fan, cylinder fins and oil consumption at high hours. Also worth checking are the clutch, gearbox and final drives, which are heavily loaded given this weight and torque, as well as the tightness of the hydraulic system for heavy towed implements and any corrosion on the frame after decades of field use.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells DX 8.30, Deutz-Fahr (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 220 hp (162 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 810 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,800 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 9,572 cm³correct |
| Bore | 125 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 130 mmcorrect |
| Injection pressure | 270 barcorrect |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,427 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Height | 3,190 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,012 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 575 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 9,250 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 18V / 6Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 18correct |
| Reverse gears | 6correct |
| Front tyres | 18.4-34 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 20.8 R 42 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 400 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|---|
| Units built | 148correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat IIIcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.5 kW/t (162 kW / 9.2 t)
Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)
Stronger than 93% 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-Fahr DX 8.30 have?
The Deutz-Fahr DX 8.30 delivers 220 hp.
How much does the Deutz-Fahr DX 8.30 weigh?
The unladen weight is 9,250 kg.
What engine does the Deutz-Fahr DX 8.30 have?
6 cylinders, 9,572 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Deutz-Fahr DX 8.30 go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Deutz-Fahr DX 8.30?
5,427 mm × 2,500 mm × 3,190 mm.
When was the Deutz-Fahr DX 8.30 built?
Production years: 1983–1988.
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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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · How we check the data
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