Compare/Fendt 309 Vario vs Fendt Farmer 280S

Fendt 309 Vario vs Fendt Farmer 280S

Verdict: Fendt 309 Vario vs Fendt Farmer 280S

The Fendt 309 Vario and the Fendt Farmer 280S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 79 hp. Fendt Farmer 280S is the lighter machine (2,970 kg vs 8,378 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fendt 309 Vario holds more fuel (210.1 L vs 60.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Fendt 309 Vario is the newer design (2006 vs 1996). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Fendt

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Fendt

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

79 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Fendt (a part of AGCO)Reference

FendtReference

2WD Brakes

drumReference

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4WD Brakes

wet discReference

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Engine

liquid-cooledReference

Gearshift with three gears (1-3), plus reverse (R), and three overdrive gears (25, 30, and 40 kph). Triple range gear split provides three speeds for each of the non-overdrive gears. Low and high ranges. Transmission also available with addition super-creeper range providing 30 gears forward and 9 reverse.Reference

Fuel tank

210.1 LReference

60.2 LReference

Engine (net)

59.0 kWReference

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Displacement

4.0 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

101 x 126 mmReference

102 x 125 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

59.0 kWReference

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Maximum Power (net)

70.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

common railReference

direct injectionReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2300Reference

Torque

407.1 NmReference

272.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1450Reference

1550Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil change

500 hReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,100 RPMReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

137.2 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

3.98x4.96 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Interval for engine oil change

500 hrReference

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Engine

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59.0 kWReference

Power

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59.0 kWReference

Transmission

VarioReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

21 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

continuously variable transmissionReference

shuttleReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

180.0 barReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

78.0 lpmReference

40.9 lpmReference

Rear lift

5381 kgReference

2790 kgReference

Front lift

2996 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000Reference

540/750/1000Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

234 cmReference

217 cmReference

Weight

8378 to 9105 poundsReference

2970 kgReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

12.4R20Reference

2WD Rear tire

480/70R34Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 480/70R34Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 380/70R24. Rear: 480/70R34Reference

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

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

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Length

415 cmReference

363 cmReference

Width

216 cmReference

187 cmReference

Height (cab)

274 cmReference

234 cmReference

Ground clearance

43 cmReference

33 cmReference

2WD Front tread

157 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

168 cmReference

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Rear tread

166 cmReference

128 to 178 cmReference

2WD Operating

3800 kgReference

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4WD Operating

4130 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

1999 kgReference

1000 kgReference

Rear tire

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16.9R30Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4R20. Rear: 16.9R30Reference

Front tread

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150 cmReference

Fendt 309 Vario attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

143Reference

55Reference

Charging volts

14Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

90Reference

88Reference

Battery size

90 AHReference

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Attachment overview

Capacities

2WD Max capacity

6000 kgReference

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4WD Max capacity

7500 kgReference

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Capacity

246.4 ciReference

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

20.1 LReference

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Max capacity

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5000 kgReference

General

Make & Model

Fendt (a part of AGCO)Reference

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Cruise control

trueReference

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Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

16 ValvesReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,900 psiReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

6,077.7 kgReference

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Power

Max Power

93.9 hpReference

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Rated Power

79.1 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

275.6 cmReference

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Overall Length

415 cmReference

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Overall Width

216.4 cmReference

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Overall weight

4,230.2 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

166.1 cmReference

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Front Wheel tread range

168.4 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Cab standard with heat. Air-conditioning optional.Reference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Fendt Farmer 280S attachments

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.