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AGCO DT240A

The AGCO DT240A is a tractor produced by Agco. It is equipped with a 513 ci 8.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 290 hp / 216.3 kW. Transmission: PowerMaxx CVT. Operating weight: 19,951 lbs 9049 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 290 hp / 216.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
158.5 gal 599.9 L
Transmission
PowerMaxx CVT
Operating Weight
19,951 lbs 9049 kg

Overview

AGCO DT240A tractor photo
2005 - 2008 DT-A SeriesRow-Crop tractor DT-A Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
AGCO
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Beauvais, France
Variants
8480
similar Massey Ferguson model
AGCO DT240A Engine
Sisu Diesel 8.4L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
158.5 gal 599.9 L
Engine details ...
AGCO DT240A Transmission
continuously variable transmission
Transmission details ...
AGCO DT240A Power
Engine
290 hp 216.3 kW
PTO (claimed)
240 hp 179.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)
210.9 hp 157.3 kW
PTO (tested)
267.7 hp 199.6 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Steering
hydrostatic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with optional pneumatic suspension. Datatronics 3, Fieldstar, and Auto-Guide compatible.
Hydraulics
Type
closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)
Pressure
2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves
4 or 5
Total flow
39 gpm 147.6 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
14400 lbs 6531 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
121 inches 307 cm
Weight
19,951 lbs 9049 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12

Engine

Engine Detail — 513 ci / 8.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Sisu Diesel
Configuration
turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
513 ci 8.4 L
Bore/Stroke
4.370x5.709 inches 111 x 145 mm
Emissions
Tier II
Power
290 hp 216.3 kW
Air cleaner
two paper elements
Pre-heating
thermostart
Rated RPM
2200
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission — PowerMaxx CVT

Transmission
PowerMaxx CVT
Type
continuously variable transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (two-range)
DT240A PowerMaxx CVT continuously variable transmission speeds

Dimensions

AGCO DT240A Tires
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 inches 307 cm
Length
206 inches 523 cm
Height
122 inches 309 cm
Shipping weight
19,951 lbs 9049 kg
Front axle
HydraMaxx optional

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2324
Diesel CVT 4WD May 2005 - July 2005, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2324 file
PTO performance
Max power
267.7 hp 199.6 kW
Fuel use
15.4 gal/hour 58.3 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
246.3 hp 183.7 kW
Fuel use
15.3 gal/hour 57.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
265.5 hp 198.0 kW
Fuel use
16.5 gal/hour 62.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
210.9 hp 157.3 kW
Fuel use
15.5 gal/hour 58.7 l/hour
Pull at 7.9 KPH
Max pull
28,755 lbs 13043 kg
Pull at 4.0 KPH

Photos

AGCO DT240A

AGCO DT240A

AGCO DT240A

AGCO DT240A

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Agco DT240A based on its 290 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁Commercial / Field ScaleHigh 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 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
24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙Commercial / Field ScaleBroad-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 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 DT240A.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.5 hrs

Approximately 10.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (158.5 gal / 600 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~15.1 gal/hr (57.1 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 DT240A Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Agco DT240A.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)290 hp
Kilowatts (kW)216.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)294 PS

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