Fendt Farmer 305LS vs John Deere 1640
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Fendt Farmer 305LS and the John Deere 1640 deliver the same power: 62 HP.
- The Fendt Farmer 305LS is the more recent model: production started in 1980, versus 1979 for the John Deere 1640.
- The John Deere 1640 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 3069 kg versus 2770 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Fendt Farmer 305LS | John Deere 1640 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 62 HP | 62 HP |
| Production years | 1980–1993 | 1979–1987 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 4.2 L | 3.9 L |
| Weight | — | 3 360 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 15 / 4 | 8 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | 2 770 kg | 3 069 kg |
| Wheelbase | 231 cm | 227 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |