Tier D — Global / grey-import China Est. 1952

Dongfeng

A long-running Chinese farm-machinery marque; the DF-series two-wheel/hand tractors are water-cooled single-cylinder diesel walking tractors (12–18 HP) exported worldwide and bought here by import.

Changzhou Dongfeng and its DF walking tractors

Changzhou Dongfeng Agricultural Machinery Group Co., Ltd. was founded in 1952 and was restructured into a private enterprise in August 2003. The group is located in Changzhou, Jiangsu, China.

Dongfeng produces dual-function power tillers and two-wheel tractors for traction and drive, and its power-tiller lines include the DF-12 and DF-15 walking tractors. We list the DF-12L and the DF-15L.

For a buyer in the UK or EU, a Dongfeng walking tractor arrives by import, so the importer is your real point of support. Before buying, ask who stocks spare parts for both the tractor and its engine, how long they take to arrive, what warranty is offered and who will honour it. Keep the model and engine numbers so you can match parts later. On a used machine, check the engine, clutch and gearbox, look for oil leaks and cracked castings, and ask which implements come with it, since a two-wheel tractor earns its keep through the tools it can drive.

Sources: Changzhou Dongfeng

Dongfeng machines we cover

2 models — two-wheel tractor.

Tier D Two-wheel tractor

Dongfeng DF-15L

Diesel · Rotary hoe · 15 hp · 60 cm

Dongfeng's DF-15L is a 15 HP water-cooled single-cylinder 4-stroke diesel two-wheel (hand) tractor of the classic Chinese export pattern: a dual-function machine for both towing a trailer and driving rotary tillers, ploughs and pumps in paddy and dry fields. Brand, the DF-15L designation, 15 HP rating and water-cooled diesel engine are verified via export listings; working width and weight are class-typical estimates, and as a grey import the GBP shown is an estimated landed price.

From £2,500–£4,500

Tier D Two-wheel tractor

Dongfeng DF-12L

Diesel · Rotary hoe · 12 hp · 60 cm

The Dongfeng DF-12L is the 12 HP version of the DF-series Chinese hand tractor, on a water-cooled single-cylinder 4-stroke diesel (ZH195-class), again a dual-function machine for towing and for driving rotary tillers, ploughs and pumps. Brand, the DF-12L designation, 12 HP rating and water-cooled diesel engine are verified via export listings; working width and weight are class-typical estimates, and as a grey import the GBP shown is an estimated landed price.

From £2,500–£4,500

Dongfeng — common questions

Where is Dongfeng from?

Dongfeng is a brand from China, founded around 1952.

Is Dongfeng a good choice?

Dongfeng sits in Tier D — global / grey-import. The 2 models we cover run £2,500–£4,500, 12–15 hp.