Fendt 728 Vario vs John Deere 8R 280
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 8R 280 is more powerful than the Fendt 728 Vario: 280 HP versus 276 HP (+4 HP, +1%).
- The Fendt 728 Vario is the more recent model: production started in 2023, versus 2019 for the John Deere 8R 280.
- The Fendt 728 Vario offers a higher rear lift capacity: 11267 kg versus 6894 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Fendt 728 Vario | John Deere 8R 280 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 276 HP | 280 HP |
| Production years | 2023+ | 2019+ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 7.5 L | 9 L |
| Weight | — | 12 610 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 16 / 5 |
| Rear lift capacity | 11 267 kg | 6 894 kg |
| Wheelbase | 290 cm | 308 cm |
| Length | 551 cm | 642 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |