HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

Deutz-Fahr DX 120 vs Ford FW-25

Specification differential, power-to-weight analysis, hydraulic benchmarks, and equipment decision guidance.

Different Measurement ProtocolsMeasurement standard or power basis is unspecified for one or both machines.
Deutz-Fahr

Deutz-Fahr DX 120

Category: Farm

Deutz-Fahr DX 120
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Power122 HP
Weight10,804lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm
Ford
Spec Winner

Ford FW-25

Category: Farm

Ford FW-25
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Power163 HP
Weight20,283lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • Ford FW-25 provides +24.1 PTO HP more implement shaft power
  • Ford FW-25 provides +9,479 lbs more unballasted traction mass

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

Deutz-Fahr DX 120
Ford FW-25
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
122 HPvs163 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
10,804 lbsvs20,283 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
Option Pack RequiredvsOption Pack Required
DisplacementEngine Liters
6.1 Lvs6.6 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
15F / 5Rvs16F / 4R
FIELD PROVEN FOOTAGE SHOOTOUT

Dual Field Action & Powertrain Sound

Side-by-side operational field footage verified with computer vision & acoustic audits.

VLM Visual & Audio Audited
Deutz-Fahr DX 120
1983 Deutz-Fahr DX 120 4WD 6.1 Litre 6-Cyl Diesel Tractor  Gloucestershire Vintage Show 2026
1983 Deutz-Fahr DX 120 4WD 6.1 Litre 6-Cyl Diesel Tractor Gloucestershire Vintage Show 2026
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Ford FW-25
Audited Laboratory Acoustic SpecDirect field recording is undergoing computer vision verification. Audited Nebraska decibel acoustic metrics available in the benchmark table.

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

Side-by-side technical parameters with calculated delta advantage & percent differentials

SpecificationDeutz-Fahr DX 120Ford FW-25Advantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
122 HP
163 HP
-
PTO Horsepower (Tested)
111.3 HP
135.4 HP
+21.7%+24.1 PTO HP (+21.7%)
Traction Density Ratio
11.3 HP/1k lbs
8 HP/1k lbs
11.3 vs 8 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
10,804 lbs
20,283 lbs
+87.7%+9,479 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
6.1 L
6.6 L
+0.5L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
-
Transmission System
synchronized
two-speed power shift
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
Optional / Standard
3 Valves
-
3-Point Hitch Category
Category II
Category III
-
✓Specifications independently cross-referenced with official OECD & Nebraska test codes.
Official Engineering Test Reports

Buyer Decision Export Tools

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AI MATCHUP ARBITER & FIELD WORKLOAD ADVISOR

Operational Field Verdict Matrix

Algorithmic suitability assessment cross-referencing Nebraska draft tests against four agricultural workloads.

Real-time Engineering Synthesis

Primary Tillage & Deep Chisel Plowing

Ford Recommended

Ford commands superior frame weight (+9,479 lbs) for continuous draft traction in heavy gumbo soils.

Tractive efficiency in heavy soil depends heavily on static axle load rather than pure unballasted horsepower.

Large-Scale Air Seeding & Hydraulic Drills

Data Inconclusive

Dedicated remote circuit hydraulic flow ratings are incomplete. Direct comparative seeding capacity requires dealer-verified option build sheets.

Variable-rate air carts require independent remote valve pressure regulation without starving steering hydraulics.

Road Hauling & Grain Cart Chase Duty

Deutz-Fahr Recommended

Deutz-Fahr DX 120 has a sharper 11.29 HP/1,000 lb power-to-weight ratio for rapid hill-climbing acceleration with loaded grain carts.

Higher agility power-to-weight ratios dramatically improve turnaround times during peak harvesting windows.

Soil Compaction & Wet Ground Flotation

Deutz-Fahr Recommended

Deutz-Fahr DX 120 features a lighter footprint (-9,479 lbs), reducing deep subsoil compaction during damp spring planting windows.

Preserving soil porosity and preventing hardpan buildup saves diesel fuel in subsequent years.
Fleet Manager Recommendation

Select Ford FW-25 for superior tractive frame ballast and engine power reserves across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage80%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

Ford FW-25 holds the specification edge across verified benchmark criteria, led by higher rated horsepower. Consider FW-25 for demanding high-capacity field duties, while Deutz-Fahr DX 120 provides a competitive footprint for alternative duty cycles.

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Equipment Financing & Monthly Payment Estimator

Model cash flows, estimated installment burdens, and financing differentials for agricultural leases or loans.

Zero Credit Impact Estimate
$
Financed: $108,000 after down payment
$
Financed: $192,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
Deutz-Fahr DX 120$2,087 /mo
60 payments$125,220 total
Ford FW-25$3,711 /mo
60 payments$222,660 total
Estimated Monthly Delta:$1,624 /mo savings

*Indicative estimates based on standard Tier-1 agricultural commercial rates. Taxes, freight, attachments, and insurance not included.

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