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REVIEW<br />
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speed. I found the unit responsive and quick to pull back on the<br />
ratios when towing uphill. With a full tank weighing about 12<br />
tonnes, it also did well to prevent free-wheeling downhills, which<br />
was an issue with earlier variable transmissions.<br />
However, the transmission really stood out when doing loader<br />
work. It was great to be able to drive up to a maize pit, fill the<br />
bucket, then just press a button on the joystick to engage<br />
reverse and drive back out all without the need to change<br />
gears or use the clutch. All tractors in the range are fitted with<br />
Deutz’s Stop&Go system where the clutch is disengaged when<br />
the brake pedal is pushed – quite a common feature on tractors<br />
in the class.<br />
DESIGN/STYLING<br />
I agree with fellow <strong>Farm</strong> Trader tester Mark Fouhy’s review of<br />
the Deutz 6155G when he said the new range of Deutz-Fahr<br />
tractors are up there with the best-looking tractors on the<br />
market. The aggressive front end comes straight from their<br />
largest 6, 7, and 9 series tractors and creates a mean green<br />
machine. The unit also has a colour-matched Trima loader, which<br />
adds to the uniform green and black colourscheme. I think you’d<br />
struggle to find a smarter-looking package in its class.<br />
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OPERATION<br />
One of the first things I noticed when stepping into the Deutz<br />
was that the cab was on the smaller side. I’m definitely on the<br />
taller side of the scale at 6 foot 5, but I was still comfortable<br />
once I set things up. Everything is well laid out, with many of<br />
the controls used on a day-to-day basis at hand on the joystick.<br />
This joystick controls the transmission, power shuttle, and rear<br />
hitch, with four other buttons that can be mapped to almost<br />
anything else.<br />
I ended up using them to control one of the rear spools<br />
and 4WD on/off. The joystick is hard-mounted to the seat so,<br />
unfortunately, you can’t adjust the reach and position of the<br />
controls, so my leg sometimes ended up on a weird angle when<br />
using the throttle.<br />
The rest of the controls, including power take-off (PTO), rear<br />
hitch adjustments, engine speed, and cruise control, were all<br />
close by and colour-coded to make things that little bit easier.<br />
The six-pillar cab had plenty of visibility and the addition of a<br />
sunroof was handy for loader work too. It would be nice to have<br />
a seamless roof design as seen in some other tractor brands,<br />
but it was still nice to have the sunroof. The Trima Q4s loader<br />
also gives good visibility and looks smart with the green selflevelling<br />
arms.<br />
1. The smart looking 6DT Deutz is an impressive package<br />
2. The loader package comes with Quicke’s own bucket<br />
3. The Quicke/Trima loader looks trick with the matching<br />
green arms<br />
4. The Deutz-Fahr logo on the axles are a nice touch<br />
5. The aggressive styling carries over from the bigger 6, 7,<br />
and 9 series machines<br />
6. A well-laid-out backend makes switching implements<br />
easy<br />
7. A great lighting package comes standard<br />
$153,450<br />
TA996249<br />
DEUTZ-FAHR AGROTRON 6155G. Powervision.<br />
Stoll FZ50 loader/bkt. • VIC 03 9998 4876<br />
$94,890<br />
TA792102<br />
DEUTZ-FAHR 5105-4G. Tier 4i diesel, 102hp<br />
max@2200 rpm. • VIC 03 9998 4818<br />
$27,500<br />
TA1044593<br />
DEUTZ AGROTRON 128. 128hp, wet clutch, runs<br />
and drives great. • VIC 03 8547 8644<br />
$98,900<br />
TA831444<br />
2017 DEUTZ DEUTZ FAHR 5120. Cab DF-S120C-<br />
4C. 4cyl 3620cc turbo • VIC 03 9998 4818<br />
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