Head to head · Row Crop

AGCO DT205B vs New Holland 8970

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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
New Holland 8970 Tractor
New HollandModel B

New Holland 8970

Row Crop

power
240 hp
displacement
456 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8970 specs
AGCOAGCO DT205B
vs
New HollandNew Holland 8970

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ DT205B higher · +2 hp (<1%)
DT205B242 hp
8970240 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

DT205B is in the 86th percentile; 8970 is in the 86th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ DT205B higher · +57 ci (+13%)
DT205B513 ci
8970456 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

DT205B is in the 92nd percentile; 8970 is in the 80th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
DT205B6
89706
Median Row Crop Tractor6

DT205B is in the 50th percentile; 8970 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ DT205B higher · +6,380 lb (+33%)
DT205B25,840 lb
897019,460 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

DT205B is in the 95th percentile; 8970 is in the 83rd · 1,350 models

DT205B (A)8970 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAGCO DT205BNew Holland 8970Difference
ManufacturerAGCONew Holland—
ModelDT205B8970—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecAGCO DT205BNew Holland 8970Difference
ManufacturerSisu DieselNew Holland Diesel—
Model84CTANot recorded—
Power Output242hp240hp▲ DT205B+2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,100RPM▲ DT205B+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci456ci▲ DT205B+57 ci · +13%
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke5.7in5in▲ DT205B+0.7 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecAGCO DT205BNew Holland 8970Difference
TypeContinuously variable transmission (CVT)Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAGCO DT205BNew Holland 8970Difference
Length216in197in▲ DT205B+19 in · +10%
WidthNot recorded96.7in—
Height141in121in▲ DT205B+20 in · +17%
Operating Weight25,840lb19,460lb▲ DT205B+6,380 lb · +33%

Hydraulics

SpecAGCO DT205BNew Holland 8970Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensingClosed center load sensingSame
Pump Flow Capacity49.5gpm33.5gpm▲ DT205B+16 gpm · +48%
Pressure3,190psi2,785psi▲ DT205B+405 psi · +15%
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAGCO DT205BNew Holland 8970Difference
TypeOptional front and independent rear with electro-hydraulic clutchIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm1,000rpm▲ 8970+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAGCO DT205BNew Holland 8970Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory 3/4Category 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity26,460lb15,000lb▲ DT205B+11,460 lb · +76%

Chassis & Drive

SpecAGCO DT205BNew Holland 8970Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeMFWD - Mechanical Front Wheel Drive2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecAGCO DT205BNew Holland 8970Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAGCO DT205BNew Holland 8970Difference
CoolantNot recorded6.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecAGCO DT205BNew Holland 8970Difference
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 · 86th percentile (240 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 92nd percentile (513 ci)B · 80th percentile (456 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 · 83rd percentile (19,460 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 88th percentile (216 in)B · 71st percentile (197 in)
A · DT205BB · 8970Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageAGCO DT205BFull spec pageNew Holland 8970