Compare/Fendt 208 Vario vs Fendt Farmer 280P

Fendt 208 Vario vs Fendt Farmer 280P

Verdict: Fendt 208 Vario vs Fendt Farmer 280P

The Fendt 208 Vario and the Fendt Farmer 280P are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fendt 208 Vario leads on rated power with 81 hp against 79 hp. Fendt Farmer 280P is the lighter machine (2,770 kg vs 3,790 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fendt 208 Vario holds more fuel (124.9 L vs 60.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Fendt 208 Vario is the newer design (2010 vs 1987). In short: choose the Fendt 208 Vario for outright pulling power, or the Fendt Farmer 280P 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

Best match

Clear

Rated power

81 hp

79 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Fendt (a part of AGCO)Reference

FendtReference

liquid-cooledReference

air-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

124.9 LReference

60.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

60.0 kWReference

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Engine (net)

52.0 kWReference

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Engine (max)

65.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 120 mmReference

102 x 125 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

52.0 kWReference

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Rated Power (gross)

60.0 kWReference

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Maximum Power (net)

59.0 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

65.2 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2400Reference

Torque

337.1 NmReference

272.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

1500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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59.0 kWReference

Power

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59.0 kWReference

Transmission

VarioReference

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Type

continuously-variable transmissionReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

21 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

200.0 barReference

180.0 barReference

Rear valves

4Reference

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Mid valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

76.1 lpmReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

4203 kgReference

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Front lift

2490 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/ground/1000Reference

540/750/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1900Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000Reference

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Total flow

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68.9 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

229 cmReference

217 cmReference

Weight

3790 kgReference

2770 kgReference

Front tire

320/70R24Reference

275/70-18Reference

Rear tire

480/70R30Reference

14.9-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 320/70R24. Rear: 480/70R30Reference

Front: 275/70-18. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 425/75R20. Rear: 600/65R30Reference

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Length

406 cmReference

366 cmReference

Width

216 cmReference

166 cmReference

Height (cab)

247 cmReference

226 cmReference

Ground clearance

44 cmReference

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Front tread

150 cmReference

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Rear tread

165 cmReference

128 cmReference

Max Drawbar

1999 kgReference

1000 kgReference

Height (ROPS)

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224 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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25 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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123 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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121 cmReference

Wide Front tread

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149 cmReference

Wide Rear tread

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148 cmReference

Fendt 208 Vario attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

120Reference

55Reference

Charging volts

14Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

90Reference

88Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

6500 kgReference

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2WD Max capacity

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3999 kgReference

4WD Max capacity

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5000 kgReference

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.