SAME Deutz Fahr Agrotron 260 (2001–2003)
Built: 2001–2003 · Series: Agrotron MK 3
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Deutz-Fahr Agrotron MK 3: the 2001 facelift, 88 to 230 hp, four- and six-cylinder diesels, the last mechanically shifted generation before the TTV era
In 2001 the Agrotron series received a facelift to the MK3 generation, still strongly resembling the original 1996 shape on the outside but carrying reworked technology into the new decade, before the fundamentally new TTV generation with stepless transmission followed in 2002.
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The register lists 14 live models, from the Agrotron 100 MK3 to the Agrotron 230, built between 2000 and around 2004. Output ranges from 60.4 to 191.4 kW, or 88 to 230 hp, weight from 4,040 to 9,300 kg, displacement from 3,192 to 7,146 cm3, across four- and six-cylinder engines.
With the explicit "MK3" suffix on some models, Deutz-Fahr this time made it easier to distinguish from previous generations on the used market.
As the last Agrotron generation before the TTV era with stepless transmission, the MK3 marks the close of the classic, mechanically shifted Agrotron series.
When buying a used MK3 Agrotron, clutch and gearbox condition, the tightness of the lift hydraulics, and on the six-cylinder models the injection system and turbocharger all matter; rust on cab and mudguards after decades of use is common too. Parts for this last mechanically shifted generation run through the SAME Deutz-Fahr group, which also supports the succeeding TTV technology in parallel. PTO and lift correspond, depending on the model, to ISO 730 Category II to III, at 540 or 1,000 rpm.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Deutz-Fahr Agrotron MK 3
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | Diesel/Biodieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 260 hp (191.4 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,350 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 7,146 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,360 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,670 mmcorrect |
| Height | 3,225 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,089 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 540 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 8,350 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 24V/24Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 18.4 R 34 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 20.8 R 42 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 40 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 22.9 kW/t (191 kW / 8.3 t)
Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)
Stronger than 95% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the SAME Deutz Fahr Agrotron 260 have?
The SAME Deutz Fahr Agrotron 260 delivers 260 hp.
How much does the SAME Deutz Fahr Agrotron 260 weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,350 kg.
What engine does the SAME Deutz Fahr Agrotron 260 have?
6 cylinders, 7,146 cm³ displacement, Diesel/Biodiesel.
How fast does the SAME Deutz Fahr Agrotron 260 go?
Top speed is 40 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the SAME Deutz Fahr Agrotron 260?
5,360 mm × 2,670 mm × 3,225 mm.
When was the SAME Deutz Fahr Agrotron 260 built?
Production years: 2001–2003.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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Other models in this series
Agrotron 100 MK3
Agrotron 106
Agrotron 110
Agrotron 115
Agrotron 120 MK3
Agrotron 135
Agrotron 150
Agrotron 165
Agrotron 175
Agrotron 200
Agrotron 205
Agrotron 230
Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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