12 material differences
Tractor oneDeutz-Fahr Agrotron 2001997–2000No measured PTO figureTractor twoJohn Deere 81202002–2005No 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); they were not built in overlapping years (1997–2000; 2002–2005). 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 · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Agrotron 200 | 8120 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 197.4 hp | 197.4 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Deutz BF6M 1013 EC | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-217 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 7.15 L | 8.13 L | +14% 8120 |
| Maximum torque declared | 546 lb·ft · 740 N·m | 632 lb·ft · 857 N·m | +16% 8120 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Hydraulically operated oil immersed multi disc clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Open centre | Closed centre | differs |
| Hydraulic control declared | Load sensing | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | 30.4 gpm · 115.0 L/min | — | — |
| Pressure declared | — | 2,683 psi · 185 bar | — |
| Three-point lift, at the coupling points declared | 22,046 lb · 10,000 kg | 10,803 lb · 4,900 kg | +104% Agrotron 200 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540E/1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 15,212 lb · 6,900 kg | 18,109 lb · 8,214 kg | +19% 8120 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 26,455 lb · 12,000 kg | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg | +17% 8120 |
| Wheelbase declared | 119.3 in · 3,030 mm | 123.2 in · 3,130 mm | — |
| Length declared | 185.0 in · 4,700 mm | 230.3 in · 5,850 mm | +24% 8120 |
| Width declared | 97.6 in · 2,480 mm | 100.0 in · 2,540 mm | — |
| Height, over the cab declared | 120.5 in · 3,060 mm | 124.0 in · 3,150 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 23.6 in · 600 mm | 15.0 in · 380 mm | +58% Agrotron 200 |
| Fuel tank declared | 401.5 qt · 380 L | 540.0 qt · 511.0 L | +34% 8120 |
Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 200 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 200”
John Deere 8120 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8120”
- Source: OECD test report 2083, 2003