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Deutz-FahrModel A
Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3
Row Crop
- power
- 260 hp
- displacement
- 436 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 40
Head to head · Row Crop
Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3 vs New Holland 8970A
New HollandModel B
New Holland 8970A
Row Crop
- power
- 233 hp
- displacement
- 456 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Deutz-FahrDeutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3
vs
New HollandNew Holland 8970A
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ Agrotron 260 MK3 higher · +27 hp (+12%)Agrotron 260 MK3260 hp
8970A233 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
Agrotron 260 MK3 is in the 89th percentile; 8970A is in the 84th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8970A higher · +20 ci (+5%)Agrotron 260 MK3436 ci
8970A456 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
Agrotron 260 MK3 is in the 75th percentile; 8970A is in the 80th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedAgrotron 260 MK36
8970A6
Median Row Crop Tractor6
Agrotron 260 MK3 is in the 50th percentile; 8970A is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ Agrotron 260 MK3 higher · +24 (+150%)Agrotron 260 MK340
8970A16
Median Row Crop Tractor16
Agrotron 260 MK3 is in the 98th percentile; 8970A is in the 50th · 1,200 models
Agrotron 260 MK3 (A)8970A (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Deutz-Fahr | New Holland | — |
| Model | Agrotron 260 MK3 | 8970A | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Deutz | New Holland | — |
| Model | BF6M 1013C | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 260hp | 233hp | ▲ Agrotron 260 MK3+27 hp · +12% |
| Rated RPM | 2,350RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ Agrotron 260 MK3+250 RPM · +12% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 436ci | 456ci | ▲ 8970A+20 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 4.4in | ▲ 8970A+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5.1in | 5in | ▲ Agrotron 260 MK3+0.1 in · +2% |
Transmission
| Spec | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 4-speed power shift | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202in | 212in | ▲ 8970A+10 in · +5% |
| Height | 130in | 124in | ▲ Agrotron 260 MK3+6 in · +5% |
| Operating Weight | 19,646lb | 19,590lb | ▲ Agrotron 260 MK3+56 lb · <1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Closed center load-sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category III | — |
| Hitch Category | III | Category 3 | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 7gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 89th percentile (260 hp)B · 84th percentile (233 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 75th percentile (436 ci)B · 80th percentile (456 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 98th percentile (40)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 83rd percentile (19,646 lb)B · 83rd percentile (19,590 lb)
A · Agrotron 260 MK3B · 8970AMedian Row Crop Tractor