Compare/AGCO AGCOSTAR 8425 vs AGCO DT225B

AGCO AGCOSTAR 8425 vs AGCO DT225B

Verdict: AGCO AGCOSTAR 8425 vs AGCO DT225B

The AGCO AGCOSTAR 8425 and the AGCO DT225B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. AGCO AGCOSTAR 8425 leads on rated power with 425 hp against 234 hp. AGCO DT225B is the lighter machine (10,999 kg vs 12,836 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. AGCO AGCOSTAR 8425 holds more fuel (870.6 L vs 590.1 L) for longer stints between fills. AGCO DT225B is the newer design (2009 vs 1995). In short: choose the AGCO AGCOSTAR 8425 for outright pulling power, or the AGCO DT225B if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

AGCO

Fit score

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AGCO

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

425 hp

234 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

AGCOReference

Gear 2H used for pull test.Reference

Pull at 4.0 KPHReference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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full locking electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

870.6 LReference

690.0 LReference

Engine

316.9 kWReference

197.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

258.5 kWReference

145.5 kWReference

Displacement

12.7 LReference

8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 152 mmReference

111 x 145 mmReference

Power

316.9 kWReference

197.6 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

high-pressure common railReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elements with aspiratorReference

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Pre-heating

coolant heaterReference

thermostartReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

16.7:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Torque

2034.0 NmReference

1295.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1200Reference

1500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

258.5 kWReference

145.5 kWReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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29.9 LReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Emission control

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exhaust gas recirculation optional (EGR)Reference

Maximum Power

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220.0 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Power at rated engine speed

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177.5 kWReference

Transmission

Eaton FullerReference

PowerMaxx CVTReference

Gears

18 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

393.7mm cerametallic discReference

electro-hydraulicReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

partially synchronizedReference

continuously variable transmissionReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

4 or 5Reference

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

132.5 lpmReference

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SCV flow

102.2 lpmReference

99.9 lpmReference

PTO (claimed)

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167.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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200.9 kWReference

Total flow

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174.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

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4Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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12002 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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9678 kgReference

Front Hitch

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3Reference

Front lift (at ends)

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4998 kgReference

Drawbar

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Category 4Reference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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1000E/1000 (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM

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1000E@1605Reference

Front PTO

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optionalReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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191.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

348 cmReference

310 cmReference

Weight

12836 kgReference

10999 kgReference

Front tire

20.8R42Reference

420/90R30Reference

Rear tire

20.8R42Reference

480/80R46Reference

Ag front

20.8R38Reference

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Ag rear

20.8R38Reference

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Length

691 cmReference

547 cmReference

Width

388 cmReference

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Ground clearance

52 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

58 cmReference

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Shipping

12836 kgReference

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Ballasted

18314 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 320/85R38. Rear: 320/90R54Reference

Height (cab)

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358 cmReference

Shipping weight

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10999 kgReference

Max weight

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17640 kgReference

Front axle

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Suspension optionalReference

Bar rear axle

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109 by 2667 mmReference

Rear tread

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148 to 303 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

130Reference

240Reference

Batteries

3Reference

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Battery CCA

700 (Cummins)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

19278 kgReference

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AGCO 8425 Height

Hood

240 cmReference

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Cab

338 cmReference

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Exhaust

352 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

83.6 l/hourReference

55.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

16101 kgReference

12848 kgReference

AGCO DT225B attachments

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.