AGCO DT160

The AGCO DT160 is a tractor produced by Agco. It is equipped with a 505 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 164.38 hp 122.6 kW. Transmission: 18 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 18,500 lbs 8391 kg.

Engine Power
164.38 hp 122.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
120 gal 454.2 L
Transmission
18 forward and 6 reverse
Operating Weight
18,500 lbs 8391 kg

Overview

AGCO DT160 tractor photo
2002 - 2004 DT SeriesRow-Crop tractor DT Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
AGCO
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Beauvais, France
AGCO DT160 Engine
Cummins 8.3L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
120 gal 454.2 L
Engine details ...
AGCO DT160 Transmission
18-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...
AGCO DT160 Power
PTO (claimed)
160 hp 119.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)
142.58 hp 106.3 kW
PTO (tested)
164.38 hp 122.6 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard.
Hydraulics
Type
closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)
Pressure
2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves
4
Pump flow
29 gpm 109.8 lpm
39 gpmOptOptional 147.6 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
3/3N
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
16,000 lbs 7257 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
121 inches 307 cm
Weight
18,500 lbs 8391 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Battery volts
12
References
DT160 references literature
RT/DT Series - Ready to Rumble published in 2001, by AGCO

Engine

Engine Detail — 505 ci / 8.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Cummins C8.3L
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
505 ci 8.3 L
Bore/Stroke
4.488x5.315 inches 114 x 135 mm
Air cleaner
two paper elements
Compression
17.3:1
Rated RPM
2200
Torque
538 lb-ft 729.5 Nm
Torque RPM
1251
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission — 18 forward and 6 reverse full power shift

Type
full power shift
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet disc
DT160  full power shift speeds

Dimensions

AGCO DT160 Tires
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 inches 307 cm
Length
203 inches 515 cm
Width
98.2 inches*Minimum width. 249 cm
Height
121 inches 307 cm
Shipping weight
18,500 lbs 8391 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1781
Diesel 18-speed 4WD September 7 - 27, 2000 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1781 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
164.38 hp 122.6 kW
Fuel use
10.7 gal/hour 40.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
168.30 hp 125.5 kW
Fuel use
10.5 gal/hour 39.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
142.58 hp 106.3 kW
Fuel use
10.4 gal/hour 39.4 l/hour
Gear 10 used for power test.
Max pull
20,868 lbs 9465 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.

Photos

AGCO DT160 tractor photo

AGCO DT160 tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Agco DT160 based on its 164.38 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm)Commercial / Field ScaleLarge acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼Commercial / Field ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙Commercial / Field ScaleWide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m)Commercial / Field ScaleHigh-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO).
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Agco DT160.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 14 hrs

Approximately 14 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (120 gal / 454.2 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.5 gal/hr (32.4 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Agco DT160 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Agco DT160.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)164.4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)122.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)166.7 PS

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