HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

AGCO DT225B vs International Harvester 4786

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

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AGCO
Spec Winner

AGCO DT225B

Category: Farm

AGCO DT225B
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power265 HP
Weight24,250lbs
Pump Flow46.2gpm
International Harvester

International Harvester 4786

Category: Farm

International Harvester 4786
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power350 HP
Weight30,200lbs
Pump Flow43gpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • International Harvester 4786 provides +5,950 lbs more unballasted traction mass
  • AGCO DT225B provides +3.2 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+7.4%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

AGCO DT225B
International Harvester 4786
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
265 HPvs350 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
24,250 lbsvs30,200 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
46.2 gpmvs43 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
8.4 Lvs13.1 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
CVT / Standardvs10F / 2R
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 DT225B
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International Harvester 4786
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Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationAGCO DT225BInternational Harvester 4786Advantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
265 HP
350 HP
-
PTO Horsepower (Tested)
269.4 HP
N/A
-
Traction Density Ratio
10.9 HP/1k lbs
11.6 HP/1k lbs
11.6 vs 10.9 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
24,250 lbs
30,200 lbs
+24.5%+5,950 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
8.4 L
13.1 L
+4.7L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
8 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
46.2 gpm
43 gpm
+7.4%+3.2 gpm flow
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
4 Valves
Optional / Standard
-
3-Point Hitch Category
Category 3
Category IV Opt Optional
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
-
Transmission System
continuously variable transmission
gear
-
✓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

International Harvester Recommended

International Harvester commands superior frame weight (+5,950 lbs) for continuous draft traction in heavy gumbo soils.

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

Large-Scale Air Seeding & Hydraulic Drills

AGCO Recommended

AGCO offers continuous high-capacity hydraulic flow (46.2 gpm, +3.2 gpm advantage), effortlessly sustaining fan motors and down-pressure circuits simultaneously.

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

Road Hauling & Grain Cart Chase Duty

International Harvester Recommended

International Harvester 4786 offers superior 11.59 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

AGCO Recommended

AGCO DT225B features a lighter footprint (-5,950 lbs), reducing deep subsoil compaction during damp spring planting windows.

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

Select AGCO DT225B for superior hydraulic flow capacity across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage89%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

AGCO DT225B holds the specification advantage across verified metrics. For heavy field draft tasks, evaluate DT225B; for operations sensitive to operating costs or implement compatibility, International Harvester 4786 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: $312,000 after down payment
$
Financed: $312,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
AGCO DT225B$6,030 /mo
60 payments$361,800 total
International Harvester 4786$6,030 /mo
60 payments$361,800 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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