Compare/Fendt 309 Vario vs Fendt Farmer 280V

Fendt 309 Vario vs Fendt Farmer 280V

Verdict: Fendt 309 Vario vs Fendt Farmer 280V

The Fendt 309 Vario and the Fendt Farmer 280V are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 79 hp. Fendt Farmer 280V is the lighter machine (5,004 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 60.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Fendt 309 Vario is the newer design (2006 vs 1987). 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

air-cooledReference

Fuel tank

210.1 LReference

60.0 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

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2400Reference

Torque

407.1 NmReference

272.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1450Reference

1500Reference

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

20 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

continuously variable transmissionReference

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Pressure

200.0 barReference

180.0 barReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

78.0 lpmReference

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Rear lift

5381 kgReference

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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

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Total flow

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46.9 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

234 cmReference

209 cmReference

Weight

8378 to 9105 poundsReference

5004 to 5159 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

10.0/75-15.3Reference

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

344 cmReference

Width

216 cmReference

117 cmReference

Height (cab)

274 cmReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

22 cmReference

2WD Front tread

157 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

168 cmReference

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Rear tread

166 cmReference

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2WD Operating

3800 kgReference

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4WD Operating

4130 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

1999 kgReference

1000 kgReference

Tall Wheelbase

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212 cmReference

Rear tire

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9.5-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.0/75-15.3. Rear: 9.5-28Reference

Wide Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11LR16. Rear: 13.6R24Reference

Tall Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 275/80R18. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Wide Width

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124 cmReference

Tall Width

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130 cmReference

Wide Ground clearance

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25 cmReference

Tall Ground clearance

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28 cmReference

Front tread

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79 cmReference

Wide Front tread

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95 cmReference

Tall Front tread

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96 cmReference

Wide

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2300 kgReference

Tall

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2340 kgReference

Fendt 309 Vario attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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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3499 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 280V Height

ROPS

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221 cmReference

Wide ROPS

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224 cmReference

Tall ROPS

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226 cmReference

Cab

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217 cmReference

Wide/Tall Cab

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219 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.