Farms & Farm Machinery #389

REVIEW
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IMPRESSIONS
The new four-cylinder 6
series range from Deutz-
Fahr fills the gap left by the
K series of the early 2010s.
With more farmers moving
to higher input systems, the
need for high horsepower in
a nimble compact package
is higher than ever before
and the new 6 DT line from
Deutz-Fahr does not fail to
impress, says Farm Trader
NZ’s Jackson Taylor
Images by Jackson Taylor
The new 6 DT series from
Deutz-Fahr is aimed at
large-scale farmers and
contractors.
was fortunate enough to grow up on a dairy farm in Taranaki
I on New Zealand’s North Island. Our small slice of ‘Taradise’
has been in the family for more than 140 years, so it’s fair to say
that it’s a family affair.
When I was three years old, my Dad bought his first Deutz,
an Agrotron 100, and growing up, it’s what I learnt to drive.
I’ve many fond memories of that tractor and was sad to see
it go. I’ve since spent time driving John Deere, Claas, Case
IH and Fendt tractors, but there has always been something
about Deutz-Fahr that gives me a sense of nostalgia; pretty
uncommon at just 19 years of age. So when I was given the
opportunity to have a flagship 6140 TTV for a couple days, you
could say that I was pretty excited.
The new 6 DT series from Deutz-Fahr is aimed at large-scale
farmers and contractors and is offered in two models, the
6130 with 126 horsepower (94kW) and the 6140 with 136hp
(101kW). Both share the 3.8-litre four-cylinder FARMotion engine
and can be equipped with either a 30x30 or 60x60 powershift
transmission or Deutz’s continuously variable TTV transmission.
Mark Fouhy reviewed the former last year, and now I’m taking
a look at the top spec TTV model with front suspension, 50km/h,
and a self-levelling Trima loader.
ENGINE
The FARMotion engine is what I found the most impressive
part of the tractor. Deutz says it was designed specifically
for agricultural use, with a focus on low noise and better
performance, with lower fuel consumption and less vibration.
As soon as I hopped in, it was easy to see that their efforts
had paid off. The engine was quiet and smooth from idle all the
way up to 2,200rpm. The 6140 produces 136 peak horsepower
and 544Nm of torque, all of which were used while towing a
7,500-litre effluent tank up and down the rolling hills of our farm.
The unit meets Tier4i requirements using a diesel oxidation
catalyst and a cooled exhaust gas recirculation system,
eliminating the need for AdBlue and diesel particulate filters.
The omission of AdBlue is great for a lot of farmers, as it means
one less thing to worry about when filling up, and is quite handy
when you’re under the pump trying to get things done. Deutz’s
claims on fuel efficiency were also apparent, averaging around
10–12 litres per hour applying effluent around the farm. You
could quite easily expect a full day’s work between filling up
despite the relatively small 185-litre tank.
TRANSMISSION
I’m a big fan of variable transmissions, especially when spending
long days in the cab. Having the ability to just set the desired
speed and push the pedal makes any job a breeze. Deutz’s TTV
transmission has been around for a while now, so they’ve had
plenty of time to get it right.
All models can be spec’d as 50km/h units or 40km/h at lower
rpm to save fuel. The tractor has four pre-set speeds: 5, 10, 20
and 50km/h, which can be changed to suit the task at hand.
These act like ranges where the tractor won’t exceed the set
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