Compare/Fendt F380GH vs Fendt Farmer 280S

Fendt F380GH vs Fendt Farmer 280S

Verdict: Fendt F380GH vs Fendt Farmer 280S

The Fendt F380GH and the Fendt Farmer 280S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fendt F380GH leads on rated power with 80 hp against 79 hp. Fendt Farmer 280S is the lighter machine (2,970 kg vs 8,268 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fendt F380GH holds more fuel (79.9 L vs 60.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Fendt Farmer 280S is the newer design (1996 vs 1984). In short: choose the Fendt F380GH for outright pulling power, or the Fendt Farmer 280S 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

80 hp

79 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FendtReference

Engine

4-cylinderReference

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

79.9 LReference

60.2 LReference

Engine

59.7 kWReference

59.0 kWReference

Displacement

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 125 mmReference

Power

59.7 kWReference

59.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2300Reference

Torque

260.1 NmReference

272.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1550Reference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

21 forward and 6 reverseReference

21 forward and reverseReference

Type

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shuttleReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

68.1 lpmReference

40.9 lpmReference

Rear lift

4380 kgReference

2790 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540, 750Reference

540/750/1000Reference

Pressure

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180.0 barReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

327 cmReference

217 cmReference

Weight

4335 kgReference

2970 kgReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

12.4R20Reference

Rear tire

11.2-48Reference

16.9R30Reference

Ag front

11.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

11.2-48Reference

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Length

474 cmReference

363 cmReference

Height

281 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4R20. Rear: 16.9R30Reference

Width

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187 cmReference

Height (cab)

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234 cmReference

Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

Front tread

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150 cmReference

Rear tread

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128 to 178 cmReference

Max Drawbar

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1000 kgReference

Fendt Farmer 280S attachments

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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55Reference

Charging volts

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14Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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88Reference

Capacities

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.