Fendt 940 Vario MT vs John Deere 8970
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 8970 is more powerful than the Fendt 940 Vario MT: 400 HP versus 399 HP (+1 HP, +0%).
- The Fendt 940 Vario MT is the more recent model: production started in 2020, versus 1993 for the John Deere 8970.
Full specs comparison
| Fendt 940 Vario MT | John Deere 8970 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 399 HP | 400 HP |
| Production years | 2020+ | 1993–1996 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 7 | 6 |
| Displacement | 9.8 L | 14 L |
| Weight | — | 15 265 kg |
| Drive | — | 4WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Partial power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 12 / 3 |
| Rear lift capacity | 8 618 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 340 cm |
| Length | — | 683 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |