Head to head · Row Crop

AGCO DT225B vs John Deere 8520T

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AGCOModel A

AGCO DT225B

Row Crop

power
266 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full DT225B specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8520T

Crawler

power
256 hp
displacement
496 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8520T specs
AGCOAGCO DT225B
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John DeereJohn Deere 8520T

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ DT225B higher · +10 hp (+4%)
DT225B266 hp
8520T256 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

DT225B is in the 89th percentile; 8520T is in the 88th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ DT225B higher · +17 ci (+3%)
DT225B513 ci
8520T496 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

DT225B is in the 92nd percentile; 8520T is in the 85th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
DT225B6
8520T6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

DT225B is in the 50th percentile; 8520T is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8520T higher · +1,485 lb (+6%)
DT225B25,795 lb
8520T27,280 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

DT225B is in the 95th percentile; 8520T is in the 96th · 1,350 models

DT225B (A)8520T (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8520TDifference
ManufacturerAGCOJohn Deere—
ModelDT225B8520T—
CategoryRow CropCrawler, Agricultural—

Engine

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8520TDifference
ManufacturerAGCO SISU POWERJohn Deere—
ModelSisu DieselNot recorded—
Power Output266hp256hp▲ DT225B+10 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,179RPM▲ DT225B+21 RPM · <1%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci496ci▲ DT225B+17 ci · +3%
Bore4.4in4.6in▲ 8520T+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5.7in5.1in▲ DT225B+0.6 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8520TDifference
TypeContinuously variable transmission (CVT)Full power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8520TDifference
Length216in207in▲ DT225B+9 in · +4%
WidthNot recorded120in—
Height141in123in▲ DT225B+18 in · +15%
Wheelbase122inNot recorded—
Operating Weight25,795lb27,280lb▲ 8520T+1,485 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8520TDifference
System TypeClosed center load sensingClosed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)—
Pump Flow Capacity51gpmNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerElectro-hydraulic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8520TDifference
TypeIndependent rear with electro-hydraulic clutchIndependent with hydraulic wet disc clutch—
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame
Speed 2540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8520TDifference
Front Tire Size420/90R30Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8520TDifference
Hitch TypeDrawbar; Three-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIIII/IIIN—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity24,590lb16,520lb▲ DT225B+8,070 lb · +49%

Chassis & Drive

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8520TDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDCrawler—
Drive Type4WDTrack—
Steering TypePowerElectro-hydraulic power—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discHydraulic wet discSame

Electrical

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8520TDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8520TDifference
CoolantNot recorded9gal—

Operator Station

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8520TDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 89th percentile (266 hp)B · 88th percentile (256 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 · 95th percentile (25,795 lb)B · 96th percentile (27,280 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 88th percentile (216 in)B · 82nd percentile (207 in)
A · DT225BB · 8520TMedian Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageAGCO DT225BFull spec pageJohn Deere 8520T