Deutz-Fahr - High quality agricultural machinery

Deutz-Fahr is a leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery based in Germany. The company has a rich history that dates back to the early 20th century.

Fahr Machine Factory was established by Johann Georg Fahr in Gottmadingen in 1870.

In 1894, First DEUTZ tractor, with 26 hp petrol engine. Built by the subsidiary DEUTZ in Philadelphia, USA.

In 1921 a consortium was founded with Motorenfabrik Oberursel AG and the company name was changed to Deutz AG.

In 1927 Deutz built its first road tractor with a compressor-less diesel engine, in Cologne, the 14 hp Deutz MTH 222 with two forward gears and one reverse gear.

In 1936, the F1M414, with single cylinder, water cooled, 11 hp engine, the first mini-tractor worldwide to be mass-produced. The tractor was decisive in promoting the mechanisation of small farms. The F1M 414 was built up until 1951. The tractor was then manufactured with an air-cooled engine up until 1959.

In 1937, Acquisition of Klöckner, and company renamed to KHD: Klöckner – Humboldt – DEUTZ AG. This is now one of the largest groups in the Reich, covering every possible engine application: from cars and trucks to trains, ships, aircraft and tractors.The first design was developed to become the Fahr T22 in 1940, and the Fahr Holzgasschlepper HG25 in 1942.

In 1949, First DEUTZ tractor equipped with a DEUTZ diesel engine, air-cooled. The models F1L514 and F2L514 are born.

In 1953 production of crawlers started.

In 1958 the D series of tractors was introduced, with the D 40 model garnering the most success.In 1961, KHD acquired 25% of the shares in Fahr, and the complete acquisition of plants and business operations was completed in 1977.

In 1968, KHD acquires the majority of share capital of FAHR. The DEUTZ-FAHR brand is born.

The complete acquisition of plants and business operations was completed in 1977.

In 1995 Deutz-Fahr joined the Italian Group SAME, Lamborghini, Hürlimann to become the SAME Deutz-Fahr Group, now the SDF Group.

In 1997 Klöckner-Humboldt-Deutz AG changed its company name to Deutz AG. 

In 2001, Agrotron TTV Series - a new generation of tractors featuring a continuously variable transmission without sacrificing engine loss.

Deutz-Fahr continued to innovate, introducing new technologies and products to meet the changing needs of farmers and agricultural workers. The company also began to focus on sustainability, developing more environmentally friendly products and production processes.

Today, Deutz-Fahr is a leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery, with a wide range of products including tractors, combines, forage harvesters, and more. The company has a strong presence in Europe, South America, and Asia, and continues to innovate and develop new technologies to meet the needs of farmers around the world.