UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report
Dated January 24, 2008

of

AGCO CORPORATION

A Delaware Corporation
IRS Employer Identification No. 58-1960019
SEC File Number 1-12930

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Effective as of January 24, 2008, the Board of Directors of AGCO Corporation elected George Minnich as a member of its Board of Directors. Mr. Minnich also was elected to serve as the Chairman of the Company’s Audit Committee, and to serve on the Company’s Compensation Committee. Mr. Minnich’s term will expire at the 2010 annual meeting of shareholders. A press release announcing this appointment is attached hereto as an Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Exhibits.

The following exhibit is filed with this report:

99.1

Press release dated January 24, 2008.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: January 24, 2008

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press release dated January 24, 2008.

Exhibit 99.1

COMPANY NEWS RELEASE

		AGCO Corporation 4205 River Green Parkway Duluth, GA USA 30096-2568 www.agcocorp.com Telephone 770.813.9200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2008

MEDIA CONTACT:		INVESTOR CONTACT:
Nancy Klentak		Greg Peterson
Manager, Public Relations		Director, Investor Relations
770-232-8209		770-232-8229
nancy.klentak@agcocorp.com		greg.peterson@agcocorp.com

AGCO APPOINTS GEORGE MINNICH TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Minnich Brings Extensive Financial Experience

DULUTH, GA – January 24, 2008 — AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AG), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, today announced the appointment of George Minnich to its board of directors effective January 24, 2008.

     Mr. Minnich’s distinguished career has spanned more than 30 years, and his leadership experience includes positions as Senior Vice President and CFO of ITT Corporation; Vice President and CFO of Otis Elevator; Vice President and CFO of Carrier Corporation; and Audit Partner for Price Waterhouse. Mr. Minnich has been appointed Chairman of AGCO’s audit committee and he will also serve on the compensation committee.

     “We are very pleased to have George join AGCO’s Board of Directors,” said Martin Richenhagen, Chairman, President and CEO of AGCO. “His extensive financial background in a manufacturing environment makes him a valuable addition to our Board.”

About AGCO

Founded in 1990, AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AG) (www.agcocorp.com) is a global manufacturer of agricultural equipment and related replacement parts. AGCO offers a full product line including tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage, tillage equipment and implements, which are distributed through more than 3,600 independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries worldwide. AGCO products include the following well-known brands: AGCO^®, Challenger^®, Fendt^®, Gleaner^®, Hesston^®, Massey Ferguson^®, New Idea^®, RoGator^®, Spra-Coupe^®, Sunflower^®, Terra-Gator^®, Valtra^®, and White^™ Planters. AGCO provides retail financing through AGCO Finance. The Company is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, and, in 2006, had net sales of $5.4 billion.

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