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AGCO DT200 vs CaseIH Optum 300

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

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AGCO

AGCO DT200

Category: Farm

AGCO DT200
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power235 HP
Weight19,700lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm
CaseIH
Spec Winner

CaseIH Optum 300

Category: Farm

CaseIH Optum 300
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power313 HP
Weight23,149lbs
Pump Flow37gpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • CaseIH Optum 300 provides +65.4 PTO HP more implement shaft power
  • CaseIH Optum 300 provides +3,449 lbs more unballasted traction mass

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

AGCO DT200
CaseIH Optum 300
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
235 HPvs313 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
19,700 lbsvs23,149 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
Option Pack Requiredvs37 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
8.3 Lvs6.7 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
18F / 6RvsCVT / Standard
FIELD PROVEN FOOTAGE SHOOTOUT

Dual Field Action & Powertrain Sound

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

VLM Visual & Audio Audited
AGCO DT200
2002 AGCO DT200 For Sale
2002 AGCO DT200 For Sale
Takes (3):
Channel: TractorHouseWatch on YouTube
CaseIH Optum 300
CASE OPTUM 300 big tractor 2025
CASE OPTUM 300 big tractor 2025
Takes (2):
Channel: agrimotoWatch on YouTube

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationAGCO DT200CaseIH Optum 300Advantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
235 HP
313 HP
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PTO Horsepower (Tested)
225.3 HP
290.7 HP
+29%+65.4 PTO HP (+29%)
Traction Density Ratio
11.9 HP/1k lbs
13.5 HP/1k lbs
13.5 vs 11.9 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
19,700 lbs
23,149 lbs
+17.5%+3,449 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
8.3 L
6.7 L
+1.6L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
N/A (Check Option Pack)
37 gpm
-
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
4 Valves
1 Valves
+3 extra standard remote circuits
3-Point Hitch Category
Category 3/3N
Category III
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
-
Transmission System
full power shift
continuously variable transmission (CVT)
-
✓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

CaseIH Recommended

CaseIH commands superior frame weight (+3,449 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

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

CaseIH Recommended

CaseIH Optum 300 offers superior 13.52 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 DT200 features a lighter footprint (-3,449 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 CaseIH Optum 300 for superior tractive frame ballast and engine power reserves across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage80%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

CaseIH Optum 300 holds the specification edge across verified benchmark criteria, led by higher rated horsepower. Consider Optum 300 for demanding high-capacity field duties, while AGCO DT200 provides a competitive footprint for alternative duty cycles.

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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: $312,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
AGCO DT200$3,711 /mo
60 payments$222,660 total
CaseIH Optum 300$6,030 /mo
60 payments$361,800 total
Estimated Monthly Delta:$2,319 /mo savings

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

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