Compare/Fendt 1042 Vario vs Fendt 942 Vario

Fendt 1042 Vario vs Fendt 942 Vario

Verdict: Fendt 1042 Vario vs Fendt 942 Vario

The Fendt 1042 Vario and the Fendt 942 Vario are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fendt 1042 Vario leads on rated power with 420 hp against 415 hp. Fendt 942 Vario is the lighter machine (11,779 kg vs 14,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fendt 1042 Vario holds more fuel (799.8 L vs 660 L) for longer stints between fills. Fendt 942 Vario is the newer design (2024 vs 2015). In short: choose the Fendt 1042 Vario for outright pulling power, or the Fendt 942 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

Clear

Fendt

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

420 hp

415 hp

Confidence

98%

87%

Guide price

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£420,000

Overview

Manufacturer

Fendt (a part of AGCO)Reference

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Pull at 4.90 KPHReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

799.8 LReference

660 LBrochure

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

85.2 LReference

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Engine (net)

313.2 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

259.9 kWReference

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Displacement

12.4 LReference

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Bore/Stroke

126 x 166 mmReference

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Emissions

Tier IVReference

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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

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Torque

2100.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1500Reference

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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

309 kW (419 hp)OECD

Power at rated engine speed

305.4 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

Rated engine speed

1,700 rpmReference

Rated power

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309 kW (415 hp)Dealer

Engine

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9.0 LDealer

Emissions stage

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Stage VEPA cert

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

305.8 kWReference

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Type

load sensingReference

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Pressure

200.0 barReference

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Pump flow

430.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IVReference

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Front lift

5697 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000/1000E/1300Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

304.8 kWReference

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PTO speeds

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1000/1000EOEM

Hydraulic flow

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165 L/minDealer

Rear lift capacity

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12654 kgDealer

PTO power

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254 kW (341 hp)Dealer

Dimensions

Wheelbase

329 cmReference

3140 mmDealer

Weight

14000 kgReference

11779 kgDealer

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

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Width

275 cmReference

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Height (cab)

347 cmReference

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Ground clearance

48 cmReference

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Front tread

210 cmReference

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Rear tread

199 cmReference

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Rear tyres

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900/60 R42OEM

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

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Battery AH

180Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

76.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

15472 kgReference

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Transmission

VarioReference

VarioDrive CVTOEM

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

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Transmission Type

CVTReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

Top speed

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60 km/hOEM

Capacities

Capacity

12,419 ccReference

9,037 ccReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

83.3 LReference

70.0 LReference

Power

Rated Power

435 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

391 hpReference

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PTO torque rise

17.0 percentReference

15.0 percentReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 rpmReference

1,000Reference

Front PTO Power

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AvailableReference

General

Cruise control

trueReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

429.6 l/minReference

Remote Valves

7Reference

8Reference

Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

6Reference

Option 1: 4\\nOption 2: 6Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

12,920 kgReference

12,410 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

6,350 mmReference

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Overall Width

2,750 mmReference

300.2 cmReference

Overall weight

13,909.9 kgReference

11,884.1 kgReference

Track width

2,000 mmReference

Ground Clearance

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603 mmReference

Turning radius

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6.1 mReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

750/75R46Reference

750/70R44Reference

Front Wheel Type

650/65R38Reference

650/60R38Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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.