11 material differences · fewer than 12
Tractor oneAgco DT-2252002–2004No measured PTO figureTractor twoJohn Deere 8220 T2002–2005No measured PTO figure
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (29%); the drive differs (4WD; Tracks); the 8220 T is on tracks, not an alternative to an ordinary tractor. The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
11 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | DT-225 | 8220 T | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 224.9 hp | 222.1 hp | — |
| Engine declared | CUMMINS CTA-8.3 | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-21 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 8.27 L | 8.13 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 677 lb·ft · 918 N·m | 707 lb·ft · 958 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +33% DT-225 |
| Clutch declared | Pedal-operated wet multi-disc clutch | Pedal operated hydraulic wet John Deere multi-disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic control declared | — | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | 29.9 gpm · 113.2 L/min | 34.6 gpm · 131.0 L/min | +16% 8220 T |
| Pressure declared | 3,046 psi · 210 bar | 3,379 psi · 233 bar | +11% 8220 T |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 19,745 lb · 8,956 kg | 25,507 lb · 11,570 kg | +29% 8220 T |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 31,500 lb · 14,288 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 121.0 in · 3,073 mm | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm | +36% DT-225 |
| Length declared | 203.0 in · 5,156 mm | 217.7 in · 5,530 mm | +7% 8220 T |
| Width declared | 98.2 in · 2,494 mm | 103.7–144.0 in · 2,634–3,657 mm | differs |
| Height, over the cab declared | 120.0 in · 3,048 mm | 122.9 in · 3,122 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 16.9 in · 430 mm | 13.8 in · 350 mm | +23% DT-225 |
| Fuel tank declared | 479.7 qt · 454.0 L | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | +8% 8220 T |
Agco DT-225 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “AGCO DT 225”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “AGCO DT 180”
John Deere 8220 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8220T”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8120T”