Compare/Fendt Farmer 280P vs Fendt Farmer 280S

Fendt Farmer 280P vs Fendt Farmer 280S

Verdict: Fendt Farmer 280P vs Fendt Farmer 280S

The Fendt Farmer 280P 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 280P is the lighter machine (2,770 kg vs 2,970 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fendt Farmer 280S holds more fuel (60.2 L vs 60.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Fendt Farmer 280S is the newer design (1996 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

FendtReference

Engine

air-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

60.0 LReference

60.2 LReference

Engine

59.0 kWReference

Displacement

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 125 mmReference

Power

59.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2300Reference

Torque

272.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1550Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Gears

21 forward and reverseReference

Type

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shuttleReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

180.0 barReference

Total flow

68.9 lpmReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/750/1000Reference

Pump flow

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40.9 lpmReference

Rear lift

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2790 kgReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

217 cmReference

Weight

2770 kgReference

2970 kgReference

Front tire

275/70-18Reference

12.4R20Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

16.9R30Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 12.4R20. Rear: 16.9R30Reference

Length

366 cmReference

363 cmReference

Width

166 cmReference

187 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

224 cmReference

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Height (cab)

226 cmReference

234 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

25 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

123 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

121 cmReference

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Wide Front tread

149 cmReference

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Rear tread

128 cmReference

128 to 178 cmReference

Wide Rear tread

148 cmReference

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Max Drawbar

1000 kgReference

Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

Front tread

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150 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

Charging volts

14Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

88Reference

Capacities

2WD Max capacity

3999 kgReference

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4WD Max capacity

5000 kgReference

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Max capacity

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5000 kgReference

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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.