Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3 or Renault Atles 926 RZ?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the Agrotron 230 MK3 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Atles 926 RZ has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Renault Atles 926 RZ suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 17% (1,750 kg / 3,858 lb) more three-point lift.
- The Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3 suits road haulage better on this data: 13% (1,650 kg / 3,638 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 230 MK3 | Atles 926 RZ | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 169.2 kW (226.9 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3” | 166.3 kW (223.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Atles 926 RZ” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the Agrotron 230 MK3 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Atles 926 RZ 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 230 MK3 and the Atles 926 RZ. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the Agrotron 230 MK3 and the Atles 926 RZ. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 120.3 L/min (31.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3” | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the Atles 926 RZ. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 10,500 kg (23,149 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3” | 12,250 kg (27,007 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Atles 926 RZ” | AheadThe Renault Atles 926 RZ has 17% more lift (1,750 kg / 3,858 lb) than the Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 8,350 kg (18,409 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3” | 9,690 kg (21,363 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Atles 926 RZ” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Renault Atles 926 RZ is 16% heavier (1,340 kg / 2,954 lb) than the Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 14,000 kg (30,865 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3” | 12,350 kg (27,227 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Atles 926 RZ” | AheadThe Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3 has 13% higher maximum permissible mass (1,650 kg / 3,638 lb) than the Renault Atles 926 RZ (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 24Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3” | 18 to 36Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Atles 926 RZ” | 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 230 MK3 and the Atles 926 RZ. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3” | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Atles 926 RZ” | 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? | 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3” | 540/1000 rpmOECD test report 2154, 2004 | AheadThe Renault Atles 926 RZ offers 540 rpm at the PTO, which the Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3 does not (as stated by the sources). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Atles 926 RZ” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Renault Atles 926 RZ”; OECD test report 2154, 2004 | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 2001–2003 | 2001–2004 | 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 Renault Atles 926 RZ has 17% more lift (1,750 kg / 3,858 lb) than the Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Renault Atles 926 RZ is 16% heavier (1,340 kg / 2,954 lb) than the Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3 has 13% higher maximum permissible mass (1,650 kg / 3,638 lb) than the Renault Atles 926 RZ (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- The Renault Atles 926 RZ offers 540 rpm at the PTO, which the Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3 does not (as stated by the sources).
- 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 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 230 MK3 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Atles 926 RZ 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, hydraulic flow and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources