11 material differences · fewer than 12
Tractor oneDeutz-Fahr Agrotron 2601998–2000No measured PTO figureTractor twoJohn Deere 8400 T1997–1998No measured PTO figure
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (36%); the drive differs (4WD; Tracks); the 8400 T is on tracks, not an alternative to an ordinary tractor. 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
11 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Agrotron 260 | 8400 T | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 256.7 hp | 256.7 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Deutz BF6M 1013 FC | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-03 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 7.15 L | 8.13 L | +14% 8400 T |
| Maximum torque declared | 745 lb·ft · 1,010 N·m | 795 lb·ft · 1,078 N·m | +7% 8400 T |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 31.1 mph · 50 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +67% Agrotron 260 |
| Clutch declared | Upstream Voith TD turbo clutch combined with wet ZF multi-disc clutch | Pedal operated hydraulic wet John Deere multi-disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | — | Closed centre | — |
| Hydraulic control declared | Load sensing | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | 31.8 gpm · 120.3 L/min | 31.0 gpm · 117.3 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | 2,770 psi · 191 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift, at the coupling points declared | 23,149 lb · 10,500 kg | 15,763 lb · 7,150 kg | +47% Agrotron 260 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 18,409 lb · 8,350 kg | 25,000 lb · 11,340 kg | +36% 8400 T |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 121.6 in · 3,089 mm | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm | +37% Agrotron 260 |
| Length declared | 211.0 in · 5,360 mm | 216.0 in · 5,487 mm | — |
| Width declared | 105.1 in · 2,670 mm | 102.0–113.0 in · 2,591–2,870 mm | differs |
| Height, over the cab declared | 127.0 in · 3,225 mm | 123.4 in · 3,135 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 21.3 in · 540 mm | 14.2 in · 360 mm | +50% Agrotron 260 |
| Fuel tank declared | 634.0 qt · 600 L | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | +22% Agrotron 260 |
Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Atles 935 RZ”
John Deere 8400 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8400T”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8200T”
- Source: OECD test report 1783, 1998