Head to head · Row Crop

AGCO DT225B vs John Deere 8R 280

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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 8R 280

Row Crop

power
254 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
23
Full 8R 280 specs
AGCOAGCO DT225B
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8R 280

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ DT225B higher · +12 hp (+5%)
DT225B266 hp
8R 280254 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

DT225B is in the 89th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 88th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8R 280 higher · +35 ci (+7%)
DT225B513 ci
8R 280548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

DT225B is in the 92nd percentile; 8R 280 is in the 96th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
DT225B6
8R 2806
Median Row Crop Tractor6

DT225B is in the 50th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8R 280 higher · +1,660 lb (+6%)
DT225B25,795 lb
8R 28027,455 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

DT225B is in the 95th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 97th · 1,350 models

DT225B (A)8R 280 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
ManufacturerAGCOJohn Deere—
ModelDT225B8R 280—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
ManufacturerAGCO SISU POWERJohn Deere—
ModelSisu DieselNot recorded—
Power Output266hp254hp▲ DT225B+12 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,100RPM▲ DT225B+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci548ci▲ 8R 280+35 ci · +7%
Bore4.4in4.7in▲ 8R 280+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5.7in5.4in▲ DT225B+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
TypeContinuously variable transmission (CVT)e23 Transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Length216in253in▲ 8R 280+37 in · +17%
Height141in138in▲ DT225B+3 in · +2%
Wheelbase122in120in▲ DT225B+2 in · +2%
Operating Weight25,795lb27,455lb▲ 8R 280+1,660 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensingClosed-center pressure flow compensated—
Pump Flow Capacity51gpmNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
TypeIndependent rear with electro-hydraulic clutchNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—
Speed 2540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Front Tire Size420/90R30420/85R34—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46480/80R50—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Hitch TypeDrawbar; Three-Point HitchThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIIIII/IIIN—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity24,590lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic Power—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAGCO DT225BJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 89th percentile (266 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 (25,795 lb)B · 97th percentile (27,455 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 88th percentile (216 in)B · 97th percentile (253 in)
A · DT225BB · 8R 280Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageAGCO DT225BFull spec pageJohn Deere 8R 280