phil phoenix Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 I bought this model not really knowing too much about Deutz tractors, what I discovered was that Weise had already made 6155, 6165, 6175 and a similar 6190 old shape tractor using the same chassis size, so this model isnt actually a 6215. The 6215 is actually in real size a longer wheelbase model when I assessed loads of online pictures. Deutz technical data is ambiguous for all models dimensions in their PDF. So in order to fit tyres taken from an CASE 175 donor model I had to remove the cab and fender assembly (two screws under rear of chassis) and then both raise the cab a few mm's and sit it back a few mm's too look right. Theres a good 6-8 inch gap between the end of the bonnet and the cab front on a real 6215, whereas the 6175 has no more than 2 inches. I used some black rubber cable to fill the gap between bonnet and cab which matches the real machines appearance. I replaced the numb looking beacon with something better and added a new reg plate and security sticker. It now looks about right. I notice that Deutz 6 & 7 series tractors do look like their rear wheels are just a bit to far forward under the cab, but that is their design and people who drive them have remarked how precise they are on the road whereas other makes handle like a wayward supermarket trolley😆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Very nice Phil, did it have the issue with the gummy tyres? I got rid of my 6165 in the end, I have just kept the Wiking Deutz in fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil phoenix Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 (edited) Yes Joe they were definately tacky, and to thin as well. The UH ones are much nicer. Im surprised you let your 6165 go though, I know the tyres were iffy but the rest of the model was very good. I suppose you too are waiting for the Schuco Deutz 8280 which should also be very good if their recent 9340 is anything to go by🙂 Edited April 18, 2022 by phil phoenix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 I couldn't get on with the linkage for one thing Phil, wanted to use it for the Fert spreader but it wouldn't stay raised, and if you locked the linkage the spreader was tilted too far forward, also the weight didn't want to sit on the front linkage either. Very nice model, as was the Ros 6140, though the wheels were spaced out too far on that. Have stuck to old faithful UH Valtras, plus the Wiking 214 I bought off you. Doubt I will get the 8280 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil phoenix Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 I decided to revisit my Deutz Fahr 6215 model as I just wasnt happy with the wheels. They were too big and even the fitting of smart trellies couldnt hide it. So when I saw a George Saunders video at a country fair with a Deutz dealers stand with a new 6185 warrior on it I noticed the very snazzy new wheel styling which was very similar to the old Valtra Ts. See pic below. This was good news as I had a full set in my spares box😎.............So I started by spraying the Ts wheels Deutz light grey and boring out the centres so they would fit over the Weise models axles. I also rescued the wheel centres from the weise models wheels to use with the new wheels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil phoenix Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 Wheels, hubs and Deutz centres for rear axle all added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil phoenix Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 I recently bought another Claas 870 special edition just so that I could pinch its smart beacons for my Warrior model and the red & white warning boards for my remaining JD 6250R. The new beacons look really nice on the Deutz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil phoenix Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 (edited) All finished !! Mind you it should be a 6185 as thats the largest model in the short wheelbase 6 cyl series 6 models, which this weise model is definately a copy of. The 6215s sit 4" taller and most have the extended rear fenders instead of the short ones on the weise models.. Edited June 27, 2022 by phil phoenix 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenside MF Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 looks much better on those rims Phil,good stuff. whats happening to the green one in bits then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil phoenix Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 Im not sure yet Jamie, my focus has now shifted to glueing my bailey trailer together and spraying it before harvest starts!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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