Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3 vs John Deere 4960
8 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (2001–2003; 1992–1994). 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
8 material differences · 7 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Agrotron 230 MK3 | 4960 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 226.9 hp | 227.0 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Deutz BF6M 1013 FC | John Deere 6.076 ARW-03 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 7.15 L | 7.63 L | +7% 4960 |
| Maximum torque declared | 684 lb·ft · 928 N·m | 670 lb·ft · 908 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | — | Closed centre | — |
| Hydraulic control declared | Load sensing | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | 31.8 gpm · 120.3 L/min | 30.6 gpm · 115.8 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | 2,770 psi · 191 bar | 3,002 psi · 207 bar | +8% 4960 |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 23,149 lb · 10,500 kg | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 18,409 lb · 8,350 kg | 18,369 lb · 8,332 kg | — |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 121.6 in · 3,089 mm | 116.9 in · 2,970 mm | — |
| Length declared | 211.0 in · 5,360 mm | 213.4 in · 5,420 mm | — |
| Width declared | 98.4 in · 2,500 mm | 118.0 in · 2,997 mm | +20% 4960 |
| Height declared | 127.0 in · 3,225 mm | 118.9 in · 3,020 mm | +7% Agrotron 230 MK3 |
| Ground clearance declared | 21.3 in · 540 mm | 16.5 in · 420 mm | +29% Agrotron 230 MK3 |
| Fuel tank declared | 581.2 qt · 550 L | 407.9 qt · 386.0 L | +42% Agrotron 230 MK3 |
Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Atles 935 RZ”
John Deere 4960 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4960”