EXHIBIT 32.2

     CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
                            (18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350)

         The undersigned, as the chief financial officer of AGCO Corporation,
certifies that the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30,
2003, which accompanies this certification fully complies with the requirements
of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the information
contained in the periodic report fairly presents, in all material respects, the
financial condition and results of operations of AGCO Corporation at the dates
and for the periods indicated. The foregoing certification is made pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350) and shall
not be relied upon for any other purpose.

         Dated this 14th day of August, 2003.

                                          /s/ Andrew H. Beck
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                                          Andrew H. Beck
                                          Senior Vice President and Chief
                                          Financial Officer