Compare/Fendt 1042 Vario vs Fendt 1149 MT

Fendt 1042 Vario vs Fendt 1149 MT

Verdict: Fendt 1042 Vario vs Fendt 1149 MT

The Fendt 1042 Vario and the Fendt 1149 MT are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fendt 1149 MT leads on rated power with 451 hp against 420 hp. Fendt 1042 Vario is the lighter machine (14,000 kg vs 19,365 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fendt 1149 MT holds more fuel (1000.0 L vs 799.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Fendt 1149 MT is the newer design (2017 vs 2015). In short: choose the Fendt 1149 MT for outright pulling power, or the Fendt 1042 Vario if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Fendt

Fit score

Best match

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Fendt

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Best match

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Rated power

420 hp

451 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Fendt (a part of AGCO)Reference

Pull at 4.90 KPHReference

liquid-cooled V12Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

799.8 LReference

1000.0 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

85.2 LReference

106.0 LReference

Engine (net)

313.2 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

259.9 kWReference

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Displacement

12.4 LReference

16.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

126 x 166 mmReference

111 x 145 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Emission control

selective catalytic reduction with diesel oxidation catalystReference

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Rated Power (net)

313.2 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1700Reference

2100Reference

Torque

2100.4 NmReference

2170.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Starter power

7.0 kWReference

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Oil change

500 hReference

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Max power

259.9 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

305.4 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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Rated engine speed

1,700 rpmReference

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Engine (gross)

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336.0 kWReference

Engine (max)

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362.0 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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336.0 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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362.0 kWReference

Operating RPM

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1500-2100Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

305.8 kWReference

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Type

load sensingReference

full power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Pump flow

430.0 lpmReference

321.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IVReference

IV/IIIReference

Front lift

5697 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000/1000E/1300Reference

1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

304.8 kWReference

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Rear valves

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6Reference

SCV flow

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140.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

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14000 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1980Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

329 cmReference

299 cmReference

Weight

14000 kgReference

19365 kgReference

Front tire

650/65R38Reference

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Rear tire

750/75R46Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 650/65R38. Rear: 750/75R46Reference

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Optional tires (ag)

Front: 710/60R38. Rear: 900/65R46Reference

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Length

615 cmReference

675 cmReference

Width

275 cmReference

299 cmReference

Height (cab)

347 cmReference

345 cmReference

Ground clearance

48 cmReference

45 cmReference

Front tread

210 cmReference

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Rear tread

199 cmReference

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Max weight

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27000 kgReference

Gauge

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228 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

270Reference

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Charging volts

14Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

180Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Test results

Fuel use

76.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

15472 kgReference

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Transmission

VarioReference

Caterpillar TA22Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Capacities

Capacity

12,419 ccReference

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

83.3 LReference

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Power

Rated Power

435 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

391 hpReference

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PTO torque rise

17.0 percentReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 rpmReference

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General

Cruise control

trueReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

429.6 l/minReference

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Remote Valves

7Reference

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Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

6Reference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

12,920 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

6,350 mmReference

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Overall Width

2,750 mmReference

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Overall weight

13,909.9 kgReference

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Track width

2,000 mmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

750/75R46Reference

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Front Wheel Type

650/65R38Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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Variants

MT845E

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similar Challenger modelReference

Fendt 1149 MT Tracks

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.