Compare/Fendt 942 Vario vs Fendt 943 Vario MT

Fendt 942 Vario vs Fendt 943 Vario MT

Verdict: Fendt 942 Vario vs Fendt 943 Vario MT

The Fendt 942 Vario and the Fendt 943 Vario MT are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fendt 943 Vario MT leads on rated power with 425 hp against 415 hp. Fendt 942 Vario is the lighter machine (11,779 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 942 Vario is the newer design (2024 vs 2020). In short: choose the Fendt 943 Vario MT 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

Clear

Fendt

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

415 hp

425 hp

Confidence

87%

98%

Guide price

£420,000

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Engine

Rated power

309 kW (415 hp)Dealer

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Max power

309 kW (419 hp)OECD

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Engine

9.0 LDealer

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Emissions stage

Stage VEPA cert

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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

Transmission

VarioDrive CVTOEM

Vario ML400TReference

Top speed

60 km/hOEM

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Transmission Type

CVTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Gears

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infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO speeds

1000/1000EOEM

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Hydraulic flow

165 L/minDealer

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Rear lift capacity

12654 kgDealer

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PTO power

254 kW (341 hp)Dealer

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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

Dimensions

Wheelbase

3140 mmDealer

256 cmReference

Weight

11779 kgDealer

33443 to 33667 poundsReference

Rear tyres

900/60 R42OEM

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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

660 LBrochure

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Capacity

9,037 ccReference

124.9 LReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

70.0 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

PTO torque rise

15.0 percentReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000Reference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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General

Cruise control

trueReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

429.6 l/minReference

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Remote Valves

8Reference

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Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

Option 1: 4\\nOption 2: 6Reference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

12,410 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Width

300.2 cmReference

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Ground Clearance

603 mmReference

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Turning radius

6.1 mReference

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Overall weight

11,884.1 kgReference

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Track width

2,000 mmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

750/70R44Reference

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Front Wheel Type

650/60R38Reference

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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.