Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 vs John Deere 8420 T
11 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (43%); the drive differs (4WD; Tracks); they were not built in overlapping years (1998–2000; 2002–2005); the 8420 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 · 7 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Agrotron 260 | 8420 T | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 256.7 hp | 266.5 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Deutz BF6M 1013 FC | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-36 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 7.15 L | 8.13 L | +14% 8420 T |
| Maximum torque declared | 745 lb·ft · 1,010 N·m | 888 lb·ft · 1,204 N·m | +19% 8420 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 control declared | Load sensing | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | 31.8 gpm · 120.3 L/min | 34.7 gpm · 131.4 L/min | +9% 8420 T |
| Pressure declared | 2,770 psi · 191 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 23,149 lb · 10,500 kg | 16,535 lb · 7,500 kg | +40% Agrotron 260 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 18,409 lb · 8,350 kg | 26,378 lb · 11,965 kg | +43% 8420 T |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg | 31,526 lb · 14,300 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 | 217.7 in · 5,530 mm | — |
| Width declared | 105.1 in · 2,670 mm | 103.7 in · 2,634 mm | — |
| Height declared | 127.0 in · 3,225 mm | 122.9 in · 3,122 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 21.3 in · 540 mm | 13.8 in · 350 mm | +54% 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 8420 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8420T”