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SAME Deutz Fahr Agrotron 85 (2001–2003)

Built: 2001–2003 · Series: Agrotron MK 3

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The SAME Deutz Fahr Agrotron 85 belongs to the Agrotron MK 3 series. Production: 2001–2003. The engine delivers 82 hp (60.4 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,192 cm³. Rated speed is 2,300 rpm. The machine is 4,005 mm long, 2,060 mm wide and 2,750 mm high. The unladen weight is 4,040 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,419 mm. Ground clearance is 485 mm. Top speed is 30 km/h. Transmission: 21V/7R or 24V/8R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 16.9 R 24 AS, rear 16.9 R 38 AS. The fuel is Diesel / Biodiesel. Construction: unit construction (no separate frame). The Agrotron MK 3 series covers 15 models. Rated output within it ranges from 82 to 260 hp; the Agrotron 85 sits at the bottom of that range with 82 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the Agrotron 90 above it with 88 hp. Unladen weight within it ranges from 4,040 to 9,300 kg; here the Agrotron 85 sits at the bottom of that range with 4,040 kg. 200 SAME Deutz Fahr models across 35 series are on record.

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

FuelDiesel / Biodieselcorrect
Power82 hp (60.4 kW)correct
Rated speed2,300 rpmcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement3,192 cm³correct
Coolingwater-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length4,005 mmcorrect
Width2,060 mmcorrect
Height2,750 mmcorrect
Wheelbase2,419 mmcorrect
Ground clearance485 mmcorrect
Unladen weight4,040 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drivefour-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox21V/7R or 24V/8Rcorrect
Front tyres16.9 R 24 AScorrect
Rear tyres16.9 R 38 AScorrect
Top speed30 km/hcorrect

Origin and approval

Constructionunit construction (no separate frame)correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 15 kW/t (60 kW / 4 t)

Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)

Stronger than 57% 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 85 have?

The SAME Deutz Fahr Agrotron 85 delivers 82 hp.

How much does the SAME Deutz Fahr Agrotron 85 weigh?

The unladen weight is 4,040 kg.

What engine does the SAME Deutz Fahr Agrotron 85 have?

4 cylinders, 3,192 cm³ displacement, Diesel / Biodiesel.

How fast does the SAME Deutz Fahr Agrotron 85 go?

Top speed is 30 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the SAME Deutz Fahr Agrotron 85?

4,005 mm × 2,060 mm × 2,750 mm.

When was the SAME Deutz Fahr Agrotron 85 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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