Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 156 or Massey Ferguson MF 8220 A?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the Agrotron 156 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 8220 A has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Massey Ferguson MF 8220 A suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 41% (33.8 L/min / 8.9 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
- The Massey Ferguson MF 8220 A suits road haulage better on this data: 26% (2,500 kg / 5,512 lb) more maximum permissible mass.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | Agrotron 156 | MF 8220 A | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 114.8 kW (153.9 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 156” | 114.1 kW (153.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8220” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the Agrotron 156 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 8220 A has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the Agrotron 156 and the MF 8220 A. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the Agrotron 156 and the MF 8220 A. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 83.0 L/min (21.9 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 156” | 116.8 L/min (30.9 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8220” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 8220 A has 41% more hydraulic flow (33.8 L/min / 8.9 gpm) than the Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 156 (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 9,240 kg (20,371 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 156” | 8,770 kg (19,334 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8220” | EvenEven on three-point lift (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 5,690 kg (12,544 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 156” | 6,695 kg (14,760 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8220” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Massey Ferguson MF 8220 A is 18% heavier (1,005 kg / 2,216 lb) than the Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 156 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 9,500 kg (20,944 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 156” | 12,000 kg (26,455 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8220” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 8220 A has 26% higher maximum permissible mass (2,500 kg / 5,512 lb) than the Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 156 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 20 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 156” | 18 to 32Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8220” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the Agrotron 156 and the MF 8220 A. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 156” | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8220” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540 rpm / 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 156” | 540 rpm / 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8220” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 156” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8220” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 156” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8220” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1998–2000 | 1999–2002 | EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Massey Ferguson MF 8220 A has 41% more hydraulic flow (33.8 L/min / 8.9 gpm) than the Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 156 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson MF 8220 A is 18% heavier (1,005 kg / 2,216 lb) than the Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 156 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson MF 8220 A has 26% higher maximum permissible mass (2,500 kg / 5,512 lb) than the Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 156 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- Even on three-point lift (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
- Even on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the Agrotron 156 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 8220 A has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources