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AGCO DT180A vs Landini Legend 165 TDI

Specification differential, power-to-weight analysis, hydraulic benchmarks, and equipment decision guidance.

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AGCO
Spec Winner

AGCO DT180A

Category: Farm

AGCO DT180A
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Power215 HP
Weight19,136lbs
Pump Flow39gpm
Landini

Landini Legend 165 TDI

Category: Farm

Landini Legend 165 TDI
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power161 HP
Weight13,750lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • AGCO DT180A provides +65.4 PTO HP more implement shaft power
  • AGCO DT180A provides +5,386 lbs more unballasted traction mass

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

AGCO DT180A
Landini Legend 165 TDI
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
215 HPvs161 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
19,136 lbsvs13,750 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
39 gpmvsOption Pack Required
DisplacementEngine Liters
7.4 Lvs6 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
CVT / Standardvs108F / 36R
FIELD PROVEN FOOTAGE SHOOTOUT

Dual Field Action & Powertrain Sound

Side-by-side operational field footage verified with computer vision & acoustic audits.

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AGCO DT180A
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2007 AGCO DT180A For Sale
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Landini Legend 165 TDI
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Head-to-Head Specification Differential

Side-by-side technical parameters with calculated delta advantage & percent differentials

SpecificationAGCO DT180ALandini Legend 165 TDIAdvantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
215 HP
161 HP
-
PTO Horsepower (Tested)
210.4 HP
145 HP
+45.1%+65.4 PTO HP (+45.1%)
Traction Density Ratio
11.2 HP/1k lbs
11.7 HP/1k lbs
11.7 vs 11.2 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
19,136 lbs
13,750 lbs
+39.2%+5,386 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
7.4 L
6 L
+1.4L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
39 gpm
N/A (Check Option Pack)
-
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
4 Valves
Optional / Standard
-
3-Point Hitch Category
Category 3
Standard Hitch
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
-
Transmission System
continuously variable transmission
Mechanical / PowerShift
-
✓Specifications independently cross-referenced with official OECD & Nebraska test codes.
Official Engineering Test Reports

Buyer Decision Export Tools

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AI MATCHUP ARBITER & FIELD WORKLOAD ADVISOR

Operational Field Verdict Matrix

Algorithmic suitability assessment cross-referencing Nebraska draft tests against four agricultural workloads.

Real-time Engineering Synthesis

Primary Tillage & Deep Chisel Plowing

AGCO Recommended

AGCO delivers higher base frame ballast (+5,386 lbs) to minimize tire wheel slip under deep draft implement drag.

Tractive efficiency in heavy soil depends heavily on static axle load rather than pure unballasted horsepower.

Large-Scale Air Seeding & Hydraulic Drills

Data Inconclusive

Dedicated remote circuit hydraulic flow ratings are incomplete. Direct comparative seeding capacity requires dealer-verified option build sheets.

Variable-rate air carts require independent remote valve pressure regulation without starving steering hydraulics.

Road Hauling & Grain Cart Chase Duty

Landini Recommended

Landini Legend 165 TDI offers superior 11.71 HP/1,000 lb agility, reducing road fuel overhead on rapid grain bin transit cycles.

Higher agility power-to-weight ratios dramatically improve turnaround times during peak harvesting windows.

Soil Compaction & Wet Ground Flotation

Landini Recommended

Landini Legend 165 TDI features a lighter footprint (-5,386 lbs), mitigating subsoil compaction and preserving soil porosity.

Preserving soil porosity and preventing hardpan buildup saves diesel fuel in subsequent years.
Fleet Manager Recommendation

Select AGCO DT180A for superior tractive frame ballast and engine power reserves across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage76%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

AGCO DT180A holds the specification advantage across verified metrics, led by higher rated horsepower. For heavy field draft tasks, evaluate DT180A; for operations sensitive to operating costs or implement compatibility, Landini Legend 165 TDI remains a direct benchmark contender.

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Equipment Financing & Monthly Payment Estimator

Model cash flows, estimated installment burdens, and financing differentials for agricultural leases or loans.

Zero Credit Impact Estimate
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Financed: $192,000 after down payment
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Financed: $192,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
AGCO DT180A$3,711 /mo
60 payments$222,660 total
Landini Legend 165 TDI$3,711 /mo
60 payments$222,660 total
Estimated Monthly Delta:$0 /mo savings

*Indicative estimates based on standard Tier-1 agricultural commercial rates. Taxes, freight, attachments, and insurance not included.

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