Head to head · Row Crop

AGCO DT220A vs John Deere 8420

AGCO DT220A Tractor
AGCOModel A

AGCO DT220A

Row Crop

power
260 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full DT220A specs
John Deere 8420 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8420

Row Crop

power
270 hp
displacement
496 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8420 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8420 higher · +10 hp (+4%)
DT220A260 hp
8420270 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

DT220A is in the 89th percentile; 8420 is in the 90th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ DT220A higher · +17 ci (+3%)
DT220A513 ci
8420496 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

DT220A is in the 92nd percentile; 8420 is in the 85th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
DT220A6
84206
Median Row Crop Tractor6

DT220A is in the 50th percentile; 8420 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8420 higher · +4,004 lb (+20%)
DT220A19,951 lb
842023,955 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

DT220A is in the 84th percentile; 8420 is in the 93rd · 1,350 models

DT220A (A)8420 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAGCO DT220AJohn Deere 8420Difference
ManufacturerAGCOJohn Deere—
ModelDT220A8420—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecAGCO DT220AJohn Deere 8420Difference
ManufacturerSisu DieselJohn Deere—
ModelSisu DieselNot recorded—
Power Output260hp270hp▲ 8420+10 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci496ci▲ DT220A+17 ci · +3%
Bore4.4in4.6in▲ 8420+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5.7in5.1in▲ DT220A+0.6 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecAGCO DT220AJohn Deere 8420Difference
TypeContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)Full power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAGCO DT220AJohn Deere 8420Difference
Length206in212in▲ 8420+6 in · +3%
Height122in122inSame
Operating Weight19,951lb23,955lb▲ 8420+4,004 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecAGCO DT220AJohn Deere 8420Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)Closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAGCO DT220AJohn Deere 8420Difference
TypeIndependentIndependent with hydraulic wet discs clutch—
Speed 1540rpm1,000rpm▲ 8420+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 21,000rpm540rpm▲ DT220A+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 3Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecAGCO DT220AJohn Deere 8420Difference
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/80R46—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAGCO DT220AJohn Deere 8420Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchIII/IIIN—
Hitch CategoryIIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity14,400lb17,897lb▲ 8420+3,497 lb · +24%

Chassis & Drive

SpecAGCO DT220AJohn Deere 8420Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discHydraulic wet discSame

Electrical

SpecAGCO DT220AJohn Deere 8420Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAGCO DT220AJohn Deere 8420Difference
CoolantNot recorded9gal—

Operator Station

SpecAGCO DT220AJohn Deere 8420Difference
TypeCab with optional pneumatic suspensionCab (standard)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 89th percentile (260 hp)B · 90th percentile (270 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 92nd percentile (513 ci)B · 85th percentile (496 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 84th percentile (19,951 lb)B · 93rd percentile (23,955 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 82nd percentile (206 in)B · 85th percentile (212 in)
A · DT220AB · 8420Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageAGCO DT220AFull spec pageJohn Deere 8420