Deutz-Fahr Agroplus 60 / 70 / 80 service schedule

Deutz-Fahr Agroplus · Manual undated, c. 2000s. Check your serial plate.

Every maker's service job for the Deutz-Fahr Agroplus 60 / 70 / 80, 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: Agroplus 60 (9.5 L engine sump); Agroplus 70 and 80 (11 L engine sump)

Service intervals

JobWhen
Grease pointsevery 50 hours
Transmission and hydraulic filters first change (150 h)every 150 hours
Brake and clutch fluid level checkevery 250 hours
Drive belt tension and condition checkevery 250 hours
Engine oil and filter changeevery 500 hours or every year
Fuel filter changeevery 500 hours
Valve clearance check (dealer)every 500 hours
Transmission, rear axle and hydraulic oil and filters changeevery 1,200 hours or every year
Front axle (4WD) differential and side reduction oil changeevery 1,200 hours or every year
Front PTO oil and filter changeevery 1,200 hours or every year
Engine air filter elementswhen needed

Service jobs and parts

Grease points

Chassis · every 50 hours

The lubricant table gives 50 hours for the grease points with NLGI 2 lithium grease. The grease points are listed in the handbook.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Lithium grease1NLGI 2 grease. SDFG GR-1202 L (Akros Grease T2). Aztec Oils match: VOLCATEC LITHIUM EP 2check your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Wipe each nipple clean before and after.
  2. Grease each point shown in your handbook.
  3. Grease again after a high-pressure wash to push the water out.

Tools: Grease gun, Rag

Transmission and hydraulic filters first change (150 h)

Transmission · every 150 hours

The plan says replace the transmission, steering, lift and spool valve filters after the first 150 hours, then when the warning lamp lights and at each oil change. This is the first-service job; after it the filters go in the oil change task.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Transmission, steering, lift and spool valve oil filters1check your handbookcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Park on level ground, stop the engine, set the parking brake, lower any implement and take the key out.
  2. Replace the filters as the handbook shows and top the oil up to the mark.
  3. Run the engine, check for leaks and recheck the level.

Tools: Strap wrench, Drain tray, Shop towels

Brake and clutch fluid level check

Brakes · every 250 hours

The lubricant table gives a MAX level for the brake and clutch fluid but no change interval, so only level checks are scheduled. Check the level at each service step and whenever the warning lamp lights.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Brake and clutch fluid1ATF Dexron II-D. Akros Matic, SDFG OF 1691; fill to the MAX mark. Aztec Oils match: TRANSMATEC ATF D IIcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Park on level ground, stop the engine, set the parking brake, lower any implement and take the key out.
  2. Check the level in the reservoir and top up to MAX with the same fluid only.
  3. A falling level means a leak: have it checked before you work the tractor.

Tools: Clean funnel, Rags

Drive belt tension and condition check

Engine · every 250 hours

The plan has the belt checked at every 250-hour step from delivery.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Drive belt1Only if worn; check your handbookcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Engine off, key out. Look for cracks, fraying and oil on the belt.
  2. Check the tension as the handbook says and replace a worn belt.

Tools: Torch

Engine oil and filter change

Engine · every 500 hours or every year

The service plan says change the engine oil and the oil filter cartridge together at the first 50 hours, then every 500 hours or at least once a year (the plan marks 500 and 1,000).

PartQtyNotesPart number
Engine oil115W-40. ACEA E4-96, API CF, SDFG OM-1991, MB 228.3 level, ≈9.5 L (Agroplus 60) or ≈11 L (70, 80), plus ≈1 L for the filter. Aztec Oils match: EMPROTEC EHPD 15W-40check your handbook
Engine oil filter cartridge1No genuine number found for these engines; check your handbookcheck your handbook
Sump drain plug sealing washer1check your handbookcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Park on level ground, stop the engine, set the parking brake, lower any implement and take the key out. Warm the engine first, then let it settle. Hot oil burns, so wear gloves.
  2. Put the tray under the sump, undo the drain plug and let all the oil run out.
  3. Unscrew the old filter cartridge and throw it away. Wipe the seat clean.
  4. Smear the new cartridge's seal with clean engine oil and fit it as the handbook says.
  5. Refit the drain plug with a new washer. Fill with about 9.5 L (Agroplus 60) or 11 L (70, 80) of 15W-40, plus about 1 L for the filter, and check the dipstick.
  6. Run the engine for a few minutes, stop it, wait a minute and recheck the level and for leaks.
  7. Take the old oil and filter 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 500 hours

The service plan says change the fuel filter every 500 hours (marked at 500 and 1,000), draining water from the filter only when needed. The wire-mesh filter of the lift pump is cleaned at 1,000 hours.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Fuel filter1Genuine number per Sparex S.109069 (FF5135 spin-on), listed for Agroplus 60 and 70 only; the 80 is not named.1174398
Step-by-step
  1. Stop the engine and let it cool. No flames or smoking. Put a container under the filter.
  2. Undo the old filter, wipe the seat clean, oil the seal on the new filter and screw it on by hand.
  3. Bleed the air as your handbook shows, start the engine and check for leaks.

Tools: Strap wrench, Container for fuel, Shop towels

Valve clearance check (dealer)

Engine · every 500 hours

The plan has the valve clearance checked at the first 50 hours and then at 500 and 1,000 hours. Dealer job. The clearance figure: check your handbook.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Rocker cover gasket1check your handbookcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Have a dealer check the clearance with the engine stopped for at least 2 hours.

Tools: Feeler gauges, Torque wrench

Transmission, rear axle and hydraulic oil and filters change

Transmission · every 1,200 hours or every year

The lubricant table gives 1,200 hours for the shared transmission, rear axle, lift and steering oil, and the plan says at least once a year. The plan has the filters replaced after 150 hours, then when the warning lamp lights and at the oil change.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Transmission and hydraulic oil110W-30 or 20W-30 UTTO. API GL4, SDFG OT-1891, ≈41 L. Aztec Oils match: AGRITEC UTTOcheck your handbook
Transmission, steering, lift and spool valve oil filters1Changed with the oil. check your handbookcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Park on level ground, stop the engine, set the parking brake, lower any implement and take the key out. Warm the oil by working the tractor first.
  2. Drain the transmission and rear axle housing at the drain plugs.
  3. Replace the oil filters.
  4. Refit the plugs and fill with about 41 L of UTTO to the level mark.
  5. Run the engine, work the hydraulics, stop and recheck the level.

Tools: Drain trays or drums (about 50 L), Socket set, Funnel and filler pump, Gloves

Front axle (4WD) differential and side reduction oil change

Front axle · every 1,200 hours or every year

The lubricant table gives 1,200 hours for the centre housing and side reduction gears, and the plan says at least once a year. 4WD models only.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Front axle centre housing oil110W-30 UTTO. Akros Multi FTC, API GL4, SDFG OT-1891, ≈6 L. Aztec Oils match: AGRITEC UTTOcheck your handbook
Side reduction oil (each)210W-30 UTTO. Akros Multi FTC, ≈1.5 L each. Aztec Oils match: AGRITEC UTTOcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Park on level ground, stop the engine, set the parking brake, lower any implement and take the key out.
  2. Drain the centre housing and each side reduction gear, then refit the plugs.
  3. Refill the centre housing with ≈6 L and each side reduction gear with ≈1.5 L to the level plugs.

Tools: Drain tray, Socket set, Oil pump

Front PTO oil and filter change

Drivetrain · every 1,200 hours or every year

The plan says change the front PTO oil at least once a year (on PTO hours) and has the PTO filter cartridge changed and the wire-mesh filter cleaned at 1,200 hours. Skip it if you have no front PTO.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Front PTO oil110W-30 UTTO. Akros Multi FTC, API GL4, SDFG OT-1891, ≈2.5 L. Aztec Oils match: AGRITEC UTTOcheck your handbook
Front PTO oil filter cartridge1check your handbookcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Park on level ground, stop the engine, set the parking brake, lower any implement and take the key out.
  2. Drain the PTO housing, change the filter cartridge and clean the wire-mesh filter.
  3. Refit the plug and fill with about 2.5 L of UTTO to the level mark.

Tools: Drain tray, Socket set, Shop towels

Engine air filter elements

Engine · when needed

The plan says check the filter when the warning light comes on, and replace the safety cartridge after 3 cleanings of the main one or after 2 years. The main cartridge has no hour interval in the plan: replace it when the handbook says it is worn or damaged.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Main air filter cartridge1Genuine number per Sparex S.76875 (outer), listed for Agroplus 80 (and Agrolux 60). The 60 and 70 are not named, check yours. Also written 0.900.0940.9.04272309
Safety air filter cartridge1No genuine number found; check your handbookcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Stop the engine and open the air filter housing.
  2. Lift out the main cartridge and clean it as the handbook shows. Never clean the safety cartridge, replace it.
  3. Replace the safety cartridge after 3 cleanings of the main one or 2 years.
  4. Wipe the housing out, refit and close it properly.

Tools: Clean cloth, Low-pressure compressed air

Oils, fluids and capacities

SystemOil or specCapacity
EngineSAME-built liquid-cooled turbo diesel. The pages read do not name the engine type; check your handbook and the engine plate.
Engine oil15W-40. Akros Turbo 15W-40: ACEA E4-96, API CF, SDFG OM-1991, MIL-L-2104 E level, MB 228.3 level.Agroplus 60: 9.5 L. Agroplus 70 and 80: 11 L. The footnote says 'with filter + 1 L', read here as that figure plus about 1 L for the filter, so check the dipstick.
CoolantNot in the lubricant table pages read: check your handbook
Valve clearancesCheck your handbook (the plan has the clearance checked at 50 h and then every 500 h)
Engine oil, Agroplus 6015W-40. Akros Turbo, ACEA E4-96, API CF, SDFG OM-19919.5 L (+1 L with filter)
Engine oil, Agroplus 70 and 8015W-40. Akros Turbo, ACEA E4-96, API CF, SDFG OM-199111 L (+1 L with filter)
Gearbox, rear axle, hydraulic lift and steering (shared)10W-30 or 20W-30 UTTO. Akros Multi, API GL4, SDFG OT-189141 L
Front axle centre housing (4WD)10W-30 UTTO. Akros Multi FTC, API GL4, SDFG OT-18916 L
Front axle side reduction gears (each, 4WD)10W-30 UTTO. Akros Multi FTC, API GL4, SDFG OT-18911.5 L each
Front PTO10W-30 UTTO. Akros Multi FTC, API GL4, SDFG OT-18912.5 L
Brake and clutch controlATF Dexron II-D. Akros Matic, SDFG OF 1691Fill to the MAX mark
Grease pointsNLGI 2 lithium grease. Akros Grease T2, SDFG GR-1202 LEvery 50 h

Specifications

GearboxCheck your handbook (the manual covers the Agroplus 60, 70 and 80)
First serviceEngine oil and filter, valve clearance and the first transmission filters at 50 to 150 hours
ServicingThe plan is headed 'to be done by a SAME Deutz-Fahr dealer'. The owner can still do oil, filters and greasing

Known problems

First service at 50 hours

The plan has the first engine oil and filter and the valve clearance check at 50 hours, and the transmission filters at 150 hours.

Coolant

The lubricant table pages read do not give the coolant capacity or interval for the 60, 70 and 80. Check your handbook.

Not the Agroplus S/F or 67/77/87

Those later models change the engine oil every 300 hours; see the Agroplus S / F entry.

Repair guides

The full step-by-step guides are in Farmyard Workshop once you add your tractor.

Parts list with genuine part numbers

Maker part numbers per site service schedule: Agroplus 60 / 70 / 80 (Manual undated, c. 2000s. Check your serial plate.); check serial range

Engine service

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Main air filter cartridge042723091Genuine number per Sparex S.76875 (outer), listed for Agroplus 80 (and Agrolux 60). The 60 and 70 are not named, check yours. Also written 0.900.0940.9.

Fuel

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Fuel filter11743981Genuine number per Sparex S.109069 (FF5135 spin-on), listed for Agroplus 60 and 70 only; the 80 is not named.

Sources

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