8 material differences · fewer than 12
Tractor oneDeutz-Fahr Agrotron 2301998–2001No measured PTO figureTractor twoJohn Deere 49601992–1994No measured PTO figure
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1998–2001; 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 | 4960 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 227.0 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 | 671 lb·ft · 910 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 |
| Clutch declared | Upstream Voith TD turbo clutch combined with wet ZF multi-disc clutch | — | — |
| 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 |
| 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 | 105.1 in · 2,670 mm | 118.0 in · 2,997 mm | +12% 4960 |
| Height, over the cab declared | 127.0 in · 3,225 mm | 118.9 in · 3,020 mm | +7% Agrotron 230 |
| Ground clearance declared | 21.3 in · 540 mm | 16.5 in · 420 mm | +29% Agrotron 230 |
| Fuel tank declared | 581.2 qt · 550 L | 407.9 qt · 386.0 L | +42% Agrotron 230 |
Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Atles 935 RZ”
John Deere 4960 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4960”