12 material differences
Tractor oneDeutz-Fahr Agrotron 100 MK32001–2003No measured PTO figureTractor twoMassey Ferguson MF 4255 (A)1997–2001No measured PTO figure
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (4WD; Two-wheel or four-wheel drive). 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
12 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Agrotron 100 MK3 | MF 4255 (A) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 93.7 hp | 93.7 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Deutz BF4M 1012 EC | Perkins 1004-4 THR2 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 3.19 L | 3.99 L | +25% MF 4255 (A) |
| Maximum torque declared | 271 lb·ft · 368 N·m | 248 lb·ft · 336 N·m | +10% Agrotron 100 MK3 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Hydraulically operated multi-disc clutch running in an oil bath | Pedal-operated, dry and air-cooled single-disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Open centre | Open centre | — |
| Pump flow declared | 18.9 gpm · 71.7 L/min | 17.2 gpm · 65.0 L/min | +10% Agrotron 100 MK3 |
| Pressure declared | — | 3,104–3,481 psi · 214–240 bar | — |
| Three-point lift, at the coupling points declared | 13,713 lb · 6,220 kg | 7,937 lb · 3,600 kg | +73% Agrotron 100 MK3 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm / 1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 9,304 lb · 4,220 kg | 8,135 lb · 3,690 kg | +14% Agrotron 100 MK3 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 16,535 lb · 7,500 kg | 15,432 lb · 7,000 kg | +7% Agrotron 100 MK3 |
| Wheelbase declared | 95.2 in · 2,419 mm | 92.5 in · 2,350 mm | — |
| Length declared | 163.0 in · 4,139 mm | 157.9 in · 4,010 mm | — |
| Width declared | 81.1 in · 2,060 mm | 78.3–102.0 in · 1,990–2,590 mm | differs |
| Height, over the cab declared | 108.3 in · 2,750 mm | 102.8 in · 2,610 mm | +5% Agrotron 100 MK3 |
| Ground clearance declared | 19.1 in · 485 mm | 11.4 in · 290 mm | +67% Agrotron 100 MK3 |
| Fuel tank declared | 200.8 qt · 190 L | 196.5 qt · 186.0 L | — |
Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 100 MK3 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 100 MK3”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 100”
Massey Ferguson MF 4255 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3075”