Deutz-Fahr Agrotron M 640 vs VALMET 8550
11 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 (2007–2012; 1995–2001). 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 · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Agrotron M 640 | 8550 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | — | 157.8 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Deutz AG TCD 2012 L06 4V | VALMET 634 DSR (E) | differs |
| Displacement declared | 6.06 L | 7.37 L | +22% 8550 |
| Maximum torque declared | 586 lb·ft · 795 N·m | 458 lb·ft · 621 N·m | +28% Agrotron M 640 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/h | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Electro-hydraulically operated comfort clutch, running in oil bath | Pedal operated dry Fichtel & Sachs single plate clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 21.9 gpm · 83.0 L/min | 19.4 gpm · 73.6 L/min | +13% Agrotron M 640 |
| Pressure declared | — | 2,031–2,248 psi · 140–155 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 15,212 lb · 6,900 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000/540E/1000E rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 13,162 lb · 5,970 kg | 11,244 lb · 5,100 kg | +17% Agrotron M 640 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 18,739 lb · 8,500 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 108.9 in · 2,767 mm | 108.2 in · 2,748 mm | — |
| Length declared | 187.3 in · 4,757 mm | 194.4 in · 4,937 mm | — |
| Width declared | 100.4 in · 2,550 mm | 85.7 in · 2,178 mm | +17% Agrotron M 640 |
| Height declared | 117.9 in · 2,995 mm | 109.6 in · 2,785 mm | +8% Agrotron M 640 |
| Ground clearance declared | 22.4 in · 570 mm | 20.5 in · 520 mm | +10% Agrotron M 640 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 16.8 ft · 5.13 m | — | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 322.3 qt · 305 L | 174.4 qt · 165.0 L | +85% Agrotron M 640 |
Deutz-Fahr Agrotron M 640 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr Agrotron M 640”
VALMET 8550 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8550”