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ClaasModel A
Claas Axion 870
Row Crop
- power
- 270 hp
- displacement
- 411 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Row Crop
Claas Axion 870 vs Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3
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Deutz-FahrModel B
Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3
Row Crop
- power
- 260 hp
- displacement
- 436 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 40
ClaasClaas Axion 870
vs
Deutz-FahrDeutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ Axion 870 higher · +10 hp (+4%)Axion 870270 hp
Agrotron 260 MK3260 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
Axion 870 is in the 90th percentile; Agrotron 260 MK3 is in the 89th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Agrotron 260 MK3 higher · +25 ci (+6%)Axion 870411 ci
Agrotron 260 MK3436 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
Axion 870 is in the 60th percentile; Agrotron 260 MK3 is in the 75th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedAxion 8706
Agrotron 260 MK36
Median Row Crop Tractor6
Axion 870 is in the 50th percentile; Agrotron 260 MK3 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Operating Weight
▲ Axion 870 higher · +306 lb (+2%)Axion 87019,952 lb
Agrotron 260 MK319,646 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb
Axion 870 is in the 84th percentile; Agrotron 260 MK3 is in the 83rd · 1,350 models
Axion 870 (A)Agrotron 260 MK3 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Claas Axion 870 | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Claas | Deutz-Fahr | — |
| Model | Axion 870 | Agrotron 260 MK3 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Claas Axion 870 | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FPT | Deutz | — |
| Model | Not recorded | BF6M 1013C | — |
| Power Output | 270hp | 260hp | ▲ Axion 870+10 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 2,150RPM | 2,350RPM | ▲ Agrotron 260 MK3+200 RPM · +9% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 411ci | 436ci | ▲ Agrotron 260 MK3+25 ci · +6% |
| Bore | 4.1in | 4.3in | ▲ Agrotron 260 MK3+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 5.2in | 5.1in | ▲ Axion 870+0.1 in · +2% |
Transmission
| Spec | Claas Axion 870 | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Continuously variable transmission | 4-speed power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Claas Axion 870 | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 214in | 202in | ▲ Axion 870+12 in · +6% |
| Height | 127in | 130in | ▲ Agrotron 260 MK3+3 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 19,952lb | 19,646lb | ▲ Axion 870+306 lb · +2% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Claas Axion 870 | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Load sensing | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Claas Axion 870 | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | III | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Claas Axion 870 | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Claas Axion 870 | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Claas Axion 870 | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 90th percentile (270 hp)B · 89th percentile (260 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 60th percentile (411 ci)B · 75th percentile (436 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 84th percentile (19,952 lb)B · 83rd percentile (19,646 lb)
Length
median 180 inA · 86th percentile (214 in)B · 75th percentile (202 in)
A · Axion 870B · Agrotron 260 MK3Median Row Crop Tractor