Compare/Fendt Farmer 280V vs Fendt Farmer 308LS

Fendt Farmer 280V vs Fendt Farmer 308LS

Verdict: Fendt Farmer 280V vs Fendt Farmer 308LS

The Fendt Farmer 280V and the Fendt Farmer 308LS are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fendt Farmer 280V leads on rated power with 79 hp against 78 hp. Fendt Farmer 280V is the lighter machine (5,004 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 60.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Fendt Farmer 280V is the newer design (1987 vs 1980). In short: choose the Fendt Farmer 280V 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

air-cooledReference

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

60.0 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

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2350Reference

Torque

272.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and reverseReference

21 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutch

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310mm hydraulic discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

180.0 barReference

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Total flow

46.9 lpmReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/750/1000Reference

Type

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synchromeshReference

Pump flow

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40.1 lpmReference

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

Rear lift

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3700 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIReference

Front lift

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2510 kgReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

209 cmReference

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Tall Wheelbase

212 cmReference

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Weight

5004 to 5159 poundsReference

8080 to 8532 poundsReference

Front tire

10.0/75-15.3Reference

7.50-20Reference

Rear tire

9.5-28Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Wide Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11LR16. Rear: 13.6R24Reference

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Tall Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

344 cmReference

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Width

117 cmReference

197 cmReference

Wide Width

124 cmReference

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Tall Width

130 cmReference

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Ground clearance

22 cmReference

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Wide Ground clearance

25 cmReference

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Tall Ground clearance

28 cmReference

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Front tread

79 cmReference

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Wide Front tread

95 cmReference

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Tall Front tread

96 cmReference

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Wide

2300 kgReference

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Tall

2340 kgReference

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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

Height (cab)

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259 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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

Charging volts

14Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

88Reference

110Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

3499 kgReference

6000 kgReference

Fendt Farmer 280V Height

ROPS

221 cmReference

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Wide ROPS

224 cmReference

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Tall ROPS

226 cmReference

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Cab

217 cmReference

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Wide/Tall Cab

219 cmReference

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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.