Head to head · Row Crop

AGCO DT205B vs Massey Ferguson 8730

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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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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8730

Agricultural

power
261 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8730 specs
AGCOAGCO DT205B
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8730

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8730 higher · +19 hp (+8%)
DT205B242 hp
8730261 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

DT205B is in the 86th percentile; 8730 is in the 89th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
DT205B513 ci
8730513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

DT205B is in the 92nd percentile; 8730 is in the 90th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
DT205B6
87306
Median Row Crop Tractor6

DT205B is in the 50th percentile; 8730 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ DT205B higher · +1,170 lb (+5%)
DT205B25,840 lb
873024,670 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

DT205B is in the 95th percentile; 8730 is in the 94th · 1,350 models

DT205B (A)8730 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAGCO DT205BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
ManufacturerAGCOMassey Ferguson—
ModelDT205B8730—
CategoryRow CropAgricultural—

Engine

SpecAGCO DT205BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
ManufacturerSisu DieselAGCO SA.S, Beauvais, France—
Model84CTAAGCO Power 8.4L—
Power Output242hp261hp▲ 8730+19 hp · +8%
Rated RPM2,200RPM1,948RPM▲ DT205B+252 RPM · +13%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci513ciSame
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke5.7in5.7inSame

Transmission

SpecAGCO DT205BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
TypeContinuously variable transmission (CVT)Continuously variable transmission (CVT)Same

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAGCO DT205BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
Length216in219in▲ 8730+3 in · +1%
Height141in141inSame
Operating Weight25,840lb24,670lb▲ DT205B+1,170 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecAGCO DT205BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensingClosed center load sensing (CCLS)—
Pump Flow Capacity49.5gpm53.1gpm▲ 8730+3.6 gpm · +7%
Pressure3,190psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAGCO DT205BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
TypeOptional front and independent rear with electro-hydraulic clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAGCO DT205BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded540/65R28—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded650/85R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAGCO DT205BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory 3/4Category 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity26,460lb20,390lb▲ DT205B+6,070 lb · +30%

Chassis & Drive

SpecAGCO DT205BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive TypeMFWD - Mechanical Front Wheel DriveNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAGCO DT205BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAGCO DT205BMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
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 · 89th percentile (261 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 92nd percentile (513 ci)B · 90th percentile (513 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 · 94th percentile (24,670 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 88th percentile (216 in)B · 89th percentile (219 in)
A · DT205BB · 8730Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageAGCO DT205BFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 8730