Head to head · Row Crop

AGCO DT250B vs John Deere 8430

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AGCOModel A

AGCO DT250B

Row Crop

power
290 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full DT250B specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8430

Row Crop

power
289 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8430 specs
AGCOAGCO DT250B
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8430

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ DT250B higher · +1 hp (<1%)
DT250B290 hp
8430289 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

DT250B is in the 92nd percentile; 8430 is in the 92nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8430 higher · +35 ci (+7%)
DT250B513 ci
8430548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

DT250B is in the 92nd percentile; 8430 is in the 96th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
DT250B6
84306
Median Row Crop Tractor6

DT250B is in the 50th percentile; 8430 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8430 higher · +7,720 lb (+30%)
DT250B25,960 lb
843033,680 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

DT250B is in the 95th percentile; 8430 is in the 99th · 1,350 models

DT250B (A)8430 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8430Difference
ManufacturerAGCOJohn Deere—
ModelDT250B8430—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8430Difference
ManufacturerAGCO SISU POWERJohn Deere—
Model84CTAPowerTech RG6090L001350—
Power Output290hp289hp▲ DT250B+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM1,800RPM▲ DT250B+400 RPM · +22%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci548ci▲ 8430+35 ci · +7%
Bore4.4in4.7in▲ 8430+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5.7in5.4in▲ DT250B+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8430Difference
TypeContinuously variable transmissionFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8430Difference
Length216in219in▲ 8430+3 in · +1%
WidthNot recorded95.8in—
Height141in123in▲ DT250B+18 in · +15%
Operating Weight25,960lb33,680lb▲ 8430+7,720 lb · +30%

Hydraulics

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8430Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)Closed center PFC—
Pump Flow Capacity51gpmNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8430Difference
TypeOptional Front and Independent Rear with electro-hydraulic clutchIndependent—
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8430Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity26,460lb17,719lb▲ DT250B+8,741 lb · +49%

Chassis & Drive

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8430Difference
Chassis TypeType front wheel assist with duals4x4 MFWD 4WD RW8430P001459—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8430Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8430Difference
CoolantNot recorded10.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8430Difference
TypeCab with heat and air-conditioningCommandView Cab (standard)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 92nd percentile (290 hp)B · 92nd percentile (289 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 (25,960 lb)B · 99th percentile (33,680 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 88th percentile (216 in)B · 90th percentile (219 in)
A · DT250BB · 8430Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageAGCO DT250BFull spec pageJohn Deere 8430