Compare/Fendt Farmer 280S vs Fendt Farmer 308LS

Fendt Farmer 280S vs Fendt Farmer 308LS

Verdict: Fendt Farmer 280S vs Fendt Farmer 308LS

The Fendt Farmer 280S and the Fendt Farmer 308LS are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fendt Farmer 280S leads on rated power with 79 hp against 78 hp. Fendt Farmer 280S is the lighter machine (2,970 kg vs 8,080 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fendt Farmer 308LS holds more fuel (107.1 L vs 60.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Fendt Farmer 280S is the newer design (1996 vs 1980). In short: choose the Fendt Farmer 280S for outright pulling power, or the Fendt Farmer 308LS 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

79 hp

78 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FendtReference

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

Three gears (1-3), plus reverse (R), in two ranges (low/high) with three-speed torque converter (L/M/S). Additional three overdrive gears for road speed.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

60.2 LReference

107.1 LReference

Engine

59.0 kWReference

58.2 kWReference

Displacement

4.1 LReference

4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 125 mmReference

105 x 120 mmReference

Power

59.0 kWReference

58.2 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2350Reference

Torque

272.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1550Reference

1500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

21 forward and reverseReference

21 forward and 6 reverseReference

Type

shuttleReference

synchromeshReference

Clutch

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310mm hydraulic discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

180.0 barReference

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Pump flow

40.9 lpmReference

40.1 lpmReference

Rear lift

2790 kgReference

3700 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/750/1000Reference

Front PTO Type

1000Reference

Steering flow

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35.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Front Hitch

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IIReference

Front lift

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2510 kgReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

217 cmReference

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Weight

2970 kgReference

8080 to 8532 poundsReference

Front tire

12.4R20Reference

7.50-20Reference

Rear tire

16.9R30Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4R20. Rear: 16.9R30Reference

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Length

363 cmReference

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Width

187 cmReference

197 cmReference

Height (cab)

234 cmReference

259 cmReference

Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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Front tread

150 cmReference

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Rear tread

128 to 178 cmReference

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Max Drawbar

1000 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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231 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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16.9R34Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 16.9R34Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 13.6R24. Rear: 16.9R34Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 13.6R24. Rear: 18.4R34Reference

2WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 16.9R34Reference

2WD Length

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393 cmReference

4WD Length

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400 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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47 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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3665 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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3870 kgReference

Fendt Farmer 280S attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

Charging volts

14Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

88Reference

110Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Capacities

Max capacity

5000 kgReference

6000 kgReference

Fendt Farmer 308LS attachments

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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.