Head to head · Row Crop

AGCO DT205B vs John Deere 8R 280

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AGCOModel A

AGCO DT205B

Row Crop

power
242 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full DT205B specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8R 280

Row Crop

power
254 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
23
Full 8R 280 specs
AGCOAGCO DT205B
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8R 280

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8R 280 higher · +12 hp (+5%)
DT205B242 hp
8R 280254 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

DT205B is in the 86th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 88th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8R 280 higher · +35 ci (+7%)
DT205B513 ci
8R 280548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

DT205B is in the 92nd percentile; 8R 280 is in the 96th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
DT205B6
8R 2806
Median Row Crop Tractor6

DT205B is in the 50th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8R 280 higher · +1,615 lb (+6%)
DT205B25,840 lb
8R 28027,455 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

DT205B is in the 95th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 97th · 1,350 models

DT205B (A)8R 280 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAGCO DT205BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
ManufacturerAGCOJohn Deere—
ModelDT205B8R 280—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecAGCO DT205BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
ManufacturerSisu DieselJohn Deere—
Model84CTANot recorded—
Power Output242hp254hp▲ 8R 280+12 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,100RPM▲ DT205B+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci548ci▲ 8R 280+35 ci · +7%
Bore4.4in4.7in▲ 8R 280+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5.7in5.4in▲ DT205B+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecAGCO DT205BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
TypeContinuously variable transmission (CVT)e23 Transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAGCO DT205BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Length216in253in▲ 8R 280+37 in · +17%
Height141in138in▲ DT205B+3 in · +2%
WheelbaseNot recorded120in—
Operating Weight25,840lb27,455lb▲ 8R 280+1,615 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecAGCO DT205BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensingClosed-center pressure flow compensated—
Pump Flow Capacity49.5gpmNot recorded—
Pressure3,190psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAGCO DT205BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
TypeOptional front and independent rear with electro-hydraulic clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAGCO DT205BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded420/85R34—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/80R50—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAGCO DT205BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory 3/4III/IIIN—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity26,460lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAGCO DT205BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive TypeMFWD - Mechanical Front Wheel Drive4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAGCO DT205BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAGCO DT205BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
TypeCab standard with heat and air-conditioningCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 86th percentile (242 hp)B · 88th percentile (254 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 92nd percentile (513 ci)B · 96th percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 95th percentile (25,840 lb)B · 97th percentile (27,455 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 88th percentile (216 in)B · 97th percentile (253 in)
A · DT205BB · 8R 280Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageAGCO DT205BFull spec pageJohn Deere 8R 280