Deutz-Fahr Agrokid 35 / 45 / 55 service schedule

Deutz-Fahr Agrokid · Manual undated. Check your serial plate.

Every maker's service job for the Deutz-Fahr Agrokid 35 / 45 / 55, counted in hours, with the oils, filters and parts each one needs. Add your tractor to Farmyard Workshop and it works out what's due from your hours and dates, and keeps the service history.

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Versions: Agrokid 35 (34.5 hp); Agrokid 45 (turbo, 40 hp); Agrokid 55 (turbo, 46 hp)

Service intervals

JobWhen
Grease the chassis pointsevery 50 hours
Engine oil and filter changeevery 300 hours or every year
Fuel filter changeevery 400 hours
Valve clearances and injector checkevery 400 hours
Transmission, rear axle and hydraulic oil change (with filters)every 1,200 hours or every year
Front axle differential and hub reduction oil changeevery 1,200 hours or every year
Coolant changeevery 2 years
Engine air filter elementsevery 2 years

Service jobs and parts

Grease the chassis points

Chassis · every 50 hours

The chart marks the greasing points at the 50 hour service.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Grease1EP2 grease (NLGI 2 lithium). Akros Grease T2 / SDFG GR-1202 L. Aztec Oils match: VOLCATEC LITHIUM EP 2check your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Wipe each nipple clean, then give each point a few strokes until fresh grease shows.
  2. Points: lift stabiliser rods (2), front axle front bearing (1) and rear bearing (1), rear half-shaft bearings.
  3. Wipe off the surplus and replace any damaged nipple.

Tools: Grease gun, Rag

Engine oil and filter change

Engine · every 300 hours or every year

Every 300 hours or once a year, with the first change at 50 hours. The chart marks the engine oil and the filter cartridge together at 50, 300, 600, 900 and 1,200 hours. Halve the interval if your diesel has more than 0.5% sulphur.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Engine oil115W-40. SDFG spec, ACEA E3-96, API CF (Akros Turbo), ≈4.7 L with filter. Aztec Oils match: EMPROTEC EHPD 15W-40check your handbook
Engine oil filter1No genuine number found; check your handbookcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Park on level ground, stop the engine, set the parking brake and take the key out. Run the engine to warm the oil, then let it settle for a few minutes. Hot oil burns, so wear gloves.
  2. Put the drain tray under the sump, remove the drain plug and let the oil drain fully.
  3. Unscrew the old oil filter, wipe the seat, oil the new filter's seal lightly and fit it. Tighten by hand as the filter says.
  4. Refit the drain plug with a clean washer, then fill with oil up to the top mark on the dipstick.
  5. Run the engine for a minute, stop it, wait a minute and recheck the level and look for leaks.
  6. Take the old oil to a proper disposal point.

Tools: Drain tray (15 L), Socket set and spanners, Oil filter strap wrench, Funnel, Gloves, Shop towels

Fuel filter change

Fuel · every 400 hours

The chart marks the fuel filter at 400, 600, 800 and 1,200 hours. Set here to 400 hours.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Fuel filter1No genuine number found; check your handbookcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Clean around the filter head and put a tray underneath.
  2. Unscrew the old filter, oil the new seal and fit the new one hand tight.
  3. Bleed air from the system as the handbook shows, start the engine and check for leaks.

Tools: Strap wrench, Drain tray, Rag

Valve clearances and injector check

Engine · every 400 hours

The chart marks valve clearance checks at 50 hours then 400, 800 and 1,200 hours, at least 2 hours after stopping the engine.

Step-by-step
  1. This is a dealer or experienced-mechanic job. Check at 400, 800 and 1,200 hours.
  2. Do it on a cold engine, at least two hours after stopping.
  3. Set the clearance to the figure in your handbook and refit the rocker cover with a new gasket.

Tools: Feeler gauges, Socket set, Torque wrench

Transmission, rear axle and hydraulic oil change (with filters)

Transmission · every 1,200 hours or every year

Gearbox oil every 1,200 hours or at least once a year. The gearbox, steering, lift and spool-valve filters are changed after 150 hours, then when the warning light comes on and at every oil change.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Transmission and hydraulic oil1UTTO tractor transmission oil, 10W-30 or 20W-30. API GL-4, SDFG OT-1891 (Akros Multi). ≈21 L. Aztec Oils match: AGRITEC UTTOcheck your handbook
Transmission and hydraulic filters1No genuine number found; check your handbookcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Work the tractor first so the oil is warm. Park level, lower all implements, stop the engine and take the key out.
  2. Put the tray under the transmission drain and let the oil run out fully.
  3. Change the transmission and hydraulic filters as the handbook shows, with new seals.
  4. Refit the plug and refill through the filler to the mark on the dipstick or level plug.
  5. Run the engine, work the lift and spool valves a few times, stop and recheck the level.
  6. Take the old oil to a proper disposal point.

Tools: Drain tray (60 L), Socket set and spanners, Oil filter strap wrench, Funnel and filler pump, Gloves

Front axle differential and hub reduction oil change

Front axle · every 1,200 hours or every year

Change the front axle oil every 1,200 hours or at least once a year (4WD). The chart also has the level checked at each service column.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Front axle oil1UTTO tractor transmission oil, 10W-30 or 20W-30. API GL-4, SDFG OT-1891 (Akros Multi). ≈4.8 L. Aztec Oils match: AGRITEC UTTOcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Park on level ground, engine off, key out.
  2. Turn each hub until the plug is at the bottom and drain it. Drain the front differential too.
  3. Refit the drain plugs, then turn each hub so the level plug is horizontal and fill to the lip of that hole.
  4. Refill the differential to its level plug, refit all plugs with clean seals and check for leaks.

Tools: Drain tray, Socket set, Oil pump or filler bottle, Gloves

Coolant change

Cooling · every 2 years

The chart says replace the coolant every 2 years.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Coolant1Akros Freeze (SDFG EC-1599 A) mixed 50% with water. ≈4.5 L (35), ≈5.5 L (45 and 55)check your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Work on a cold engine only. Never open the radiator cap when hot.
  2. Drain the system, flush it with clean water and refit the drain.
  3. Refill with the coolant mixture the handbook specifies, run to temperature, let it cool and top up.
  4. Coolant is poisonous to animals, so dispose of it properly.

Tools: Drain tray, Funnel, Antifreeze tester, Hose clip pliers

Engine air filter elements

Engine · every 2 years

The air filter is serviced when the dash warning light comes on. Replace the main cartridge at least every 2 years or after 6 cleanings, and the inner cartridge after 3 cleanings of the main.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Air filter main element1No genuine number found; check your handbookcheck your handbook
Air filter safety element1No genuine number found; check your handbookcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Check the air filter warning light and clean or replace the main element as the handbook says.
  2. Never run the engine without the main element fitted.
  3. Wipe the inside of the housing, refit the element and the cover, and check the seals.

Tools: Clean cloth, Compressed air (low pressure, dry)

Oils, fluids and capacities

SystemOil or specCapacity
EngineS4L-series 4-cylinder water-cooled diesel, 1.5 L (35 and 45) or 1.76 L (55)
Engine oil15W-40. SDFG spec, ACEA E3-96, API CF, MIL-L-2104 E, MB 228.3 (Akros Turbo 15W-40)≈4.7 L with filter (handbook footnote adds '+ 1 L'); the data page gives a 5.7 L sump
Coolant50% Akros Freeze with 50% water: ≈4.5 L (35) or ≈5.5 L (45 and 55); change every 2 years
Valve clearancesCheck your handbook
Engine oil15W-40 (Akros Turbo)≈4.7 L with filter
Gearbox, rear axle, hydraulics and steering (shared)UTTO 10W-30 or 20W-30, API GL-4, SDFG OT-1891 (Akros Multi)≈21 L
Front axle (4WD)UTTO 10W-30 or 20W-30, API GL-4, SDFG OT-1891 (Akros Multi)≈4.8 L
Coolant50% Akros Freeze (SDFG EC-1599 A) and 50% water≈4.5 L (35), ≈5.5 L (45 and 55)

Specifications

Power (ECE R24-03)35: 26 kW (35 hp); 45: 30 kW (41 hp); 55: 34.5 kW (47 hp)
Gearbox12 forward and 12 reverse (4 synchronised speeds, 3 ranges, with reverser)
PTORear 540, 750 and 1,000 rpm; mid PTO 2,000 rpm
ClutchDual stage, 225 mm discs

Known problems

Small sump

The sump holds only about 4.7 L, so a small top-up makes a big difference. Check the dipstick daily.

Agrokid 30/40/50

The 30, 40 and 50 are a separate range with a different manual (not covered here).

Sources

Open Farmyard Workshop

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