Deutz 05er-Reihe
2 models in this series
Deutz 05 series – D 3005 and D 4005: 1960s classics from the Cologne Deutz plant, 20.5 to 25.6 kW, two- and three-cylinder engines from 1,700 to 2,550 cc and 1,635 to 1,780 kg
The 05 series was built in the 1960s at the Deutz plant in Cologne, before the company's agricultural machinery division merged with Fahr AG in 1968 to form Deutz-Fahr. As with many Deutz tractors of that era, air-cooled diesel engines were fitted, a hallmark of the Cologne maker. The D 3005 and D 4005 types use the digits after the D to mark the model step within the range.
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The register lists 2 variants with 20.5 to 25.6 kW, or 28 to 35 hp, from two- and three-cylinder engines of 1,700 to 2,550 cc displacement at a rated speed of 2,150 to 2,300 rpm. Unladen weights fall between 1,635 and 1,780 kg, dimensions range from 3,245 to 3,430 mm in length, 1,515 to 1,535 mm in width and 1,560 to 1,590 mm in height.
The 05 series covered the lower to mid power segment in the 1960s and served smaller and medium farms as a versatile field tractor, competing with contemporary models from Fendt, Eicher and Fahr. The compact dimensions and light weight made these tractors manoeuvrable in tight yard conditions.
When buying used, check the cooling fan and cylinder fins of the air-cooled engines for dirt and damage, as disrupted air cooling quickly leads to overheating. The injection pump and clutch should be checked for wear, and the bodywork for rust around the wings and bonnet. Parts for these classics are available through specialist Deutz vintage tractor dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Deutz 05er-Reihe, Deutz-Fahr (SAME Deutz-Fahr Group, Hersteller)
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