Head to head · Row Crop

AGCO DT250B vs John Deere 8520

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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
John Deere 8520 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8520

Row Crop

power
293 hp
displacement
496 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8520 specs
AGCOAGCO DT250B
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8520

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8520 higher · +3 hp (+1%)
DT250B290 hp
8520293 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

DT250B is in the 92nd percentile; 8520 is in the 92nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ DT250B higher · +17 ci (+3%)
DT250B513 ci
8520496 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

DT250B is in the 92nd percentile; 8520 is in the 85th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
DT250B6
85206
Median Row Crop Tractor6

DT250B is in the 50th percentile; 8520 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ DT250B higher · +1,985 lb (+8%)
DT250B25,960 lb
852023,975 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

DT250B is in the 95th percentile; 8520 is in the 93rd · 1,350 models

DT250B (A)8520 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8520Difference
ManufacturerAGCOJohn Deere—
ModelDT250B8520—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8520Difference
ManufacturerAGCO SISU POWERJohn Deere—
Model84CTAJohn Deere—
Power Output290hp293hp▲ 8520+3 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci496ci▲ DT250B+17 ci · +3%
Bore4.4in4.6in▲ 8520+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5.7in5.1in▲ DT250B+0.6 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8520Difference
TypeContinuously variable transmissionFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8520Difference
Length216in212in▲ DT250B+4 in · +2%
Height141in122in▲ DT250B+19 in · +16%
Operating Weight25,960lb23,975lb▲ DT250B+1,985 lb · +8%

Hydraulics

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8520Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)Closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)—
Pump Flow Capacity51gpmNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8520Difference
TypeOptional Front and Independent Rear with electro-hydraulic clutchIndependent—
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8520Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity26,460lb17,897lb▲ DT250B+8,563 lb · +48%

Chassis & Drive

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8520Difference
Chassis TypeType front wheel assist with duals4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discHydraulic wet discSame

Electrical

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8520Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8520Difference
CoolantNot recorded9gal—

Operator Station

SpecAGCO DT250BJohn Deere 8520Difference
TypeCab with heat and air-conditioningCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 92nd percentile (290 hp)B · 92nd percentile (293 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 (25,960 lb)B · 93rd percentile (23,975 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 88th percentile (216 in)B · 85th percentile (212 in)
A · DT250BB · 8520Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageAGCO DT250BFull spec pageJohn Deere 8520