Farms & Farm Machinery #385
TEST REVIEW 1 green means GO! Looking for a tractor? The new range of Deutz-Fahr tractors are up there with the best-looking tractors on the market. This is largely thanks to the Italian styling by Giugiaro Design, better known for designing high-end Ferraris. Farm Trader NZ’s Jaiden Drought spent a few days sitting in style in the Deutz-Fahr 6155G Vista The Deutz-Fahr G Series showcases some of that Italian flair in the bonnet design throwing away many of the impracticalities of style (like the unnecessary 12 ornamental pillows on your bed). Instead, the design has been scaled back to provide many of its bigger brother’s creature comforts but more suited to the price-based tractor buyer looking for plenty of the bolted metal stuff and less of the shiny chrome stuff. Power Farming in Taranaki was kind enough to give us the chance to test-drive the Deutz-Fahr 6155G for a few days to get a feel for what the series has to offer. The model we tried was the base spec’d Vista; the up spec’d Summit is also available. The most notable differences between the two are in the front suspension, 50km/h capability, and a CCLS pump, but more on that later. ENGINE The Deutz engines are well known for frugal fuel usage, and the proven six-litre six-cylinder Deutz engine in the G Series is a farmer’s best friend. Being Tier 3 means there’s no AdBlue (I can hear your sigh of relief already). Four models make up the G range, with output from 141hp to 203hp (105kW to 151kW). We had one of the middle children, the QuickSearch Search for ‘tractor’ on TradeFarmMachinery.com.au or type the TA or DIY code shown here into the keyword search field. $234,000 TA854471 2017 JOHN DEERE 6215R. 50km IVT Command Arm, Autotrac ready. • QLD 07 3073 8160 $93,500 TA910160 2008 JOHN DEERE 7930. 7110 hrs, remap 230- 250hp, 50 IVT. • VIC 03 8373 7136 $159,995 DIY1017494 2013 JOHN DEERE 8235R. 4350 hrs, powershift 16 spd 40kph trans. • VIC 0429 797 054 36 TradeFarmMachinery.com.au THE TRACTOR YOU WANT IS NOW EASIER TO FIND
TEST REVIEW 1 2 3 4 Deutz-Fahr 6155G Vista Engine Power rated/ boost Max torque Deutz TCD2012 2V diesel, six-cylinder 163hp max power (ECE R-120), 9hp power boost 659nm@1,400rpm Emissions Tier 3, no AdBlue and DPF, 100 per cent biodiesel compliant Transmission Powershift ZF TPT 16 5 6 Gears 30/15 forward/reverse gears, six-speed Powershift with five anges Fuel capacity 250L Speed 40km/h road speed @ economy RPM 1,575rpm PTO Four-speed PTO 540/540E/1000/1000E Hydraulics/ linkage 110L/min hydraulic flow/ rear remotes Lift capacity 6,200kg Cab PowerVision air-conditioned cab Wheelbase 2,820mm Length 4,710mm 7 8 Total height Total weight 2,932mm 6,267kg 155 powershift, on show. The high-pressure common rail gave an 11hp boost with the 155hp (116kW) (rated at 152hp/113kW) achieving a max output of 163hp (122kW). However, most impressive is the fact that the max torque figu es are achieved at just 1,400rpm. This is using the high torque, low rev principal of many of the large displacement engines. In a tractor of this size, it means high productivity and low fuel burn – all day! TRANSMISSION The 6G series has two transmission options: Powershift (in the 135 and 155) and RCshift in the (185 and 205). While the RCshift has gained a popular following due to its user-friendliness, I prefer to stick to the Powershift gearbox as spec’d in our trusty steed – the 155. The ZF branded 30/15 box has five anges, with six powershifts in each range going forward and five anges of three powershifts in reverse. A 54/27 gear creeper is also an option. A key feature of the Powershift transmission is the fact it offers 17 gears in the main working in the 5–20km/h band. This is more gears than most of the competitors have in their whole transmission. More good things include speed matching, a hand-operated de-clutch button, and – also on our test tractor – powershift up/down on the loader joystick. Speaking of loader work, this is the bread and butter of the G Series, and to complement this, the fwd/rev shuttle has a five-speed modulation control to customise to your preference of aggression. In the transmission department, the G Series is a gift that keeps on giving. The 40km/h transmission has an Eco feature, meaning a top speed 40km/h (50km/h optional) happens at just 1,575rpm. To add another level of safety, both on the road and in the paddock, four-wheel braking – well respected with the Deutz-Fahr/SAME brand – can be ordered from the factory if requested. 1. A closer look at the Deutz-Fahr 6155G 2. Although a base spec machine, it doesn’t miss out on the good things such as turnable front fenders 3. High lift bonnet makes daily checks a breeze 4. Sharp looking design 5. The Trima loader is strong, robust, and good looking 6. Hydraulic couplers are easy to use, well spread, and have strong dustcaps to keep them clean when not in use 7. Hydraulic flow to the ear spools is easily adjusted from the back window 8. Roof lights may be few and far between but they are powerful $142,625 TA854473 $141,900 TA1001242 $90,200 TA1023590 $133,811 TA854537 2017 JOHN DEERE 6215R. 50km Autoquad Eco 20/20, 215hp. • QLD 07 3073 8160 2013 JOHN DEERE 7260R. 5533 hrs, cab with A/C heat, IVT, 260hp. • QLD 07 3171 1832 CLAAS ARION 640C. 250 hrs, 3 rear remotes, 250 hrs use, 4WD. • VIC 03 9998 4649 2015 JOHN DEERE 7210R. Premium Cab, E23 trans 50 km/h, 4WD. • QLD 07 3073 8160 THE TRACTOR YOU WANT IS NOW EASIER TO FIND TradeFarmMachinery.com.au 37
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TEST REVIEW<br />
1<br />
green means GO!<br />
Looking for a<br />
tractor?<br />
The new range of Deutz-Fahr tractors are up there with the best-looking tractors<br />
on the market. This is largely thanks to the Italian styling by Giugiaro Design,<br />
better known for designing high-end Ferraris. <strong>Farm</strong> Trader NZ’s Jaiden Drought<br />
spent a few days sitting in style in the Deutz-Fahr 6155G Vista<br />
The Deutz-Fahr G Series showcases some of that Italian<br />
flair in the bonnet design throwing away many of the<br />
impracticalities of style (like the unnecessary 12 ornamental<br />
pillows on your bed). Instead, the design has been scaled back<br />
to provide many of its bigger brother’s creature comforts but<br />
more suited to the price-based tractor buyer looking for plenty<br />
of the bolted metal stuff and less of the shiny chrome stuff.<br />
Power <strong>Farm</strong>ing in Taranaki was kind enough to give us the<br />
chance to test-drive the Deutz-Fahr 6155G for a few days to get<br />
a feel for what the series has to offer. The model we tried was<br />
the base spec’d Vista; the up spec’d Summit is also available.<br />
The most notable differences between the two are in the front<br />
suspension, 50km/h capability, and a CCLS pump, but more on<br />
that later.<br />
ENGINE<br />
The Deutz engines are well known for frugal fuel usage, and the<br />
proven six-litre six-cylinder Deutz engine in the G Series is a<br />
farmer’s best friend. Being Tier 3 means there’s no AdBlue (I can<br />
hear your sigh of relief already).<br />
Four models make up the G range, with output from 141hp to<br />
203hp (105kW to 151kW). We had one of the middle children, the<br />
QuickSearch<br />
Search for ‘tractor’ on<br />
Trade<strong>Farm</strong><strong>Machinery</strong>.com.au<br />
or type the TA or DIY code<br />
shown here into the<br />
keyword search field.<br />
$234,000<br />
TA854471<br />
2017 JOHN DEERE 6215R. 50km IVT Command<br />
Arm, Autotrac ready. • QLD 07 3073 8160<br />
$93,500<br />
TA910160<br />
2008 JOHN DEERE 7930. 7110 hrs, remap 230-<br />
250hp, 50 IVT. • VIC 03 8373 7136<br />
$159,995<br />
DIY1017494<br />
2013 JOHN DEERE 8235R. 4350 hrs, powershift<br />
16 spd 40kph trans. • VIC 0429 797 054<br />
36 Trade<strong>Farm</strong><strong>Machinery</strong>.com.au THE TRACTOR YOU WANT IS NOW EASIER TO FIND
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