Compare/Fendt 1046 Vario vs Fendt 943 Vario MT

Fendt 1046 Vario vs Fendt 943 Vario MT

Verdict: Fendt 1046 Vario vs Fendt 943 Vario MT

The Fendt 1046 Vario and the Fendt 943 Vario MT are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fendt 1046 Vario leads on rated power with 476 hp against 425 hp. Fendt 1046 Vario is the lighter machine (14,000 kg vs 33,443 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fendt 1046 Vario is the newer design (2024 vs 2020). In short: choose the Fendt 1046 Vario for outright pulling power, or the Fendt 943 Vario MT if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Fendt

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Fendt

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Best match

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Rated power

476 hp

425 hp

Confidence

83%

98%

Guide price

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Engine

Rated power

355 kW (476 hp)OEM

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Emissions stage

Stage VEPA cert

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Engine

2.4 LDealer

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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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317.0 kWReference

Displacement

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9.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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111 x 145 mmReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Rated Power (gross)

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317.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

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1450Reference

Torque

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1920.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1450Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

3290 mmDealer

256 cmReference

Weight

14000 kgDealer

33443 to 33667 poundsReference

Length

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612 cmReference

Height (cab)

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349 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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340 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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50 cmReference

Front axle

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203 by 3375 mmReference

Gauge

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182 to 304 cmReference

Max Drawbar

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6804 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel tank

800 LDealer

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Capacity

12,419 ccReference

124.9 LReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

83.3 LReference

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Fuel

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972.7 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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71.2 LReference

Max capacity

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18597 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic flow

165 L/minDealer

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Hydraulic system

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124.9 LReference

Type

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continuously-variable transmissionReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Valves

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4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

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439.1 lpmReference

SCV flow

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170.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IVN/IIIReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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8618 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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7484 kgReference

Drawbar

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Cat. 4Reference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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1000/1000E (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM

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1000E@1225Reference

Power

Max Power

476 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

426 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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Transmission

Transmission Type

CVTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Transmission

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Vario ML400TReference

Gears

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infinite forward and reverseReference

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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Ground Clearance

600 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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Overview

Manufacturer

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Fendt (a part of AGCO)Reference

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liquid-cooledReference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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300Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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185Reference

Fendt 943 Vario MT Tracks

Width

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335 cmReference

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.