AGCO DT225
The AGCO DT225 is a tractor produced by Agco. It is equipped with a 505 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 227.95 hp 170.0 kW. Transmission: 18 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 19,700 lbs 8935 kg.
Engine Power
227.95 hp
170.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
120 gal
454.2 L
Transmission
18 forward and 6 reverse
Operating Weight
19,700 lbs
8935 kg
Overview
![]() | 2002 - 2004
DT SeriesRow-Crop tractor
DT Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | AGCO |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Beauvais, France | |
The AGCO DT225 is similar to the White 8810 and the AGCO Allis 9785. | |
AGCO DT225 Engine | |
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Cummins 8.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 120 gal
454.2 L |
Engine details ... | |
AGCO DT225 Transmission | |
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18-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
AGCO DT225 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 225 hp
167.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 200.61 hp
149.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 227.95 hp
170.0 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard. |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | 3/3N |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 19,000 lbs
8618 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 121 inches
307 cm |
Weight | 19,700 lbs
8935 kg |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 aftercooled 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 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 677 lb-ft
918.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1498 |
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 |
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Dimensions
AGCO DT225 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 121 inches
307 cm |
Length | 203 inches
515 cm |
Width | 98.2 inches
249 cm |
Height | 121 inches
307 cm |
Shipping weight | 19,700 lbs
8935 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1795 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 4WD
May 2 - 18, 2001
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1795 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 227.95 hp
170.0 kW |
Fuel use | 14.4 gal/hour
54.5 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 233.39 hp
174.0 kW |
Fuel use | 14.2 gal/hour
53.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 200.61 hp
149.6 kW |
Fuel use | 14.5 gal/hour
54.9 l/hour |
Gear 11 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 26,338 lbs
11946 kg |
Gear 4 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Agco DT225 based on its 227.95 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-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 DT225.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.1 hrs
Approximately 10.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (120 gal / 454.2 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~11.9 gal/hr (44.9 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 DT225 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Agco DT225.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)227.9 hp
Kilowatts (kW)170 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)231.1 PS
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