Agco DT-250 B vs John Deere 8520 T
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (4WD; Tracks); they were not built in overlapping years (2009–2010; 2002–2005); the 8520 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
10 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | DT-250 B | 8520 T | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 286.0 hp | 291.1 hp | — |
| Engine declared | SISU-DIESEL 84 CTA-4V | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-28 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 8.42 L | 8.13 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | — | 912 lb·ft · 1,236 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | — | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet John Deere multi-plate clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | — | Closed centre | — |
| Hydraulic control declared | — | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | 27.9 gpm · 105.5 L/min | 34.6 gpm · 131.0 L/min | +24% 8520 T |
| Pressure declared | 3,336 psi · 230 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 24,595 lb · 11,156 kg | 16,535 lb · 7,500 kg | +49% DT-250 B |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 25,838 lb · 11,720 kg | 27,280 lb · 12,374 kg | +6% 8520 T |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 31,526 lb · 14,300 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 122.2 in · 3,105 mm | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm | +37% DT-250 B |
| Length declared | 215.7 in · 5,479 mm | 217.7 in · 5,530 mm | — |
| Width declared | 79.3 in · 2,014 mm | 103.7 in · 2,634 mm | +31% 8520 T |
| Height declared | 141.0 in · 3,581 mm | 122.9 in · 3,122 mm | +15% DT-250 B |
| Ground clearance declared | 18.5 in · 470 mm | 13.8 in · 350 mm | +34% DT-250 B |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 24.3 ft · 7.40 m | — | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 623.4 qt · 590.0 L | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | +20% DT-250 B |
Agco DT-250 B sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “AGCO DT 250 B”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “AGCO DT 205 B”
John Deere 8520 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8520T”
- Source: OECD test report 2054, 2003