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Fendt 1038 Vario Specs ( 2015-1000 )

Name: Fendt 1038 Vario
Brand: Fendt

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Nebraska Test #S1147A

Fendt 1038 Diesel

Max Drawbar HP 319.7 hp

Max Pull 33,205 lbs

Max Torque 1336 lb-ft

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Overview

The Fendt 1038 Vario is a row-crop tractor manufactured by AGCO, featuring a 12.4L 6-cylinder MAN diesel engine rated at 380 net horsepower. Produced starting in 2015, this four-wheel drive model is equipped with an infinite gear Vario transmission and a standard cab with mechanical or optional pneumatic suspension.

Ideal Applications

Tested Performance Metrics: According to Nebraska Tractor Test 3100, the unit achieved a maximum of 368.6 PTO horsepower and a maximum drawbar pull of 33,205 lbs while consuming 18.5 gal/hour of fuel at max pull.

Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration: The tractor is equipped with a load-sensing hydraulic system producing 2900 psi and a 43.6 gpm pump flow, supporting a rear Type IV hitch and a front lift capacity of 12,560 lbs.

Chassis and Tire Specifications: This 30,865 lb tractor features a 129.9-inch wheelbase and is fitted with standard 650/65R34 front and 710/75R42 rear tires, providing 18.9 inches of ground clearance.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor
Manufacturer	Fendt (a part of AGCO)

Engine

Engine type	MAN 12.4L 6-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	22.5 gal (85.2 L)
Fuel tank	211.3 gal (799.8 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.96x6.54 inches (126 x 166 mm)
Description	MAN / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	757.9 ci (12.4 L)
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction with diesel oxidation catalyst
Emissions	Tier IV
Oil change	500 h
Rated Power (net)	380 hp (283.4 kW)
Rated RPM	1700
Starter	electric
Starter power	9.4 hp (7.0 kW)
Starter volts	12
Torque	1401 lb-ft (1899.8 Nm)
Torque RPM	1500
Drawbar (tested)	316.1 hp (235.7 kW)
Engine (net)	380 hp (283.4 kW)
PTO (tested)	368.6 hp (274.9 kW)

Transmission

Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Transmission	Vario

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning and mechanical suspension. Available pneumatic suspension system.
Description	Power steering / Wet disc brakes
Drive type	Four-wheel drive

Hydraulics

Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow	43.6 gpm (165.0 lpm)
Type	load sensing

Hitch

Front lift	12560 lbs (5697 kg)
Rear Type	IV

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000/1000E/1300

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery AH	180
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	270
Charging system	alternator
Charging volts	14

Dimensions & Tires

Front tread	82.7 inches (210 cm)
Ground clearance	18.9 inches (48 cm)
Height (cab)	135.6 inches (344 cm)
Length	242.4 inches (615 cm)
Rear tread	78.7 inches (199 cm)
Weight	30865 lbs (14000 kg)
Wheelbase	129.9 inches (329 cm)
Width	108.3 inches (275 cm)
Front tire	650/65R34
Rear tire	710/75R42
Weight	30865 lbs (14000 kg)
Wheelbase	129.9 inches (329 cm)
Optional tires (ag)	Front: 650/65R38. Rear: 750/75R46
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 650/65R34. Rear: 710/75R42

OCED Tractor Test 3100

Description	Diesel Vario 4WDJuly 2017 - August 2017, Link: OCED Tractor Test 3100 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Pull at 9.08 KPH / Pull at 5.25 KPH
Fuel use	17.7 gal/hour (67.0 l/hour) / 18.1 gal/hour (68.5 l/hour) / 17.9 gal/hour (67.8 l/hour) / 18.5 gal/hour (70.0 l/hour)
Max power	368.6 hp (274.9 kW) / 316.1 hp (235.7 kW)
Max pull	33205 lbs (15061 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	365.3 hp (272.4 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	367.3 hp (273.9 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #S1147A

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Test Date: July to August, 2017

Location: DLG e.V. Test Centre, Technology and Farm inputs, Max-Eyth-Weg 1, D-64823 Gross-Umstadt, Germany

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PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

368.60 hp

@ 1500 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

365.30 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

367.30 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1336 lb.-ft. (1813 Nm) at 1400 rpm
Torque Rise	0.185%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	368.60	274.90	1500

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
365.30	1700	18.12	0.34	20.16	0.75
319.60	1749	16.27	0.35	19.64	0.62
241.40	1762	13.10	0.38	18.42	0.48
162.40	1777	9.93	0.42	16.34	0.34
81.90	1793	6.80	0.58	12.04	0.21
N/A	1806	4.17	N/A	N/A	0.11

Maximum Power At Selected Travel Speeds (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged 1500 Engine RPM

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Setting	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Engine RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
Speed setting 6	288.90	33,205	3.26	9.50	0.03	82	203	29.60	1551	16.09	0.43
Speed setting 7.5	312.50	28,480	4.11	4.50	0.03	72	201	29.60	1499	17.51	0.39
Speed setting 9	319.70	24,375	4.92	3.10	0.03	75	201	29.60	1501	17.93	0.38
Speed setting 11	317.70	19,715	6.04	2.70	0.03	70	201	29.60	1500	18.07	0.38
Speed setting 13	318.90	17,035	7.02	2.50	0.03	73	201	29.60	1501	18.16	0.38
Speed setting 15	317.70	14,475	8.23	1.80	0.03	72	201	29.60	1500	18.07	0.38
Speed setting 17	315.00	12,750	9.26	1.60	0.03	73	201	29.60	1503	17.92	0.38
Speed setting 19	317.20	11,555	10.29	1.40	0.03	75	201	29.60	1504	18.00	0.38

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Engine RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
316.10	21,000	5.64	2.70	0.03	82	199	29.40	Power at Rated Engine Speed— Speed setting 9	1702	17.11	0.40
247.70	15,735	5.90	2.00	0.02	81	199	29.40	75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—Speed setting 9	1755	16.34	0.42
168.30	10,470	6.03	1.20	0.02	81	199	29.40	50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed— Speed setting 9	1770	14.62	0.47
247.70	15,710	5.91	1.80	0.03	81	199	29.40	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—Speed setting - 11	1463	17.56	0.39
167.80	10,475	6.01	1.20	0.01	81	199	29.40	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—Speed setting - 11	1476	16.05	0.43

Category: 3 Quick Attach: No, Walterscheid quick couplers

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,850 psi
Delivery Pressure	2,540 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	61.30 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,320 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	44.30 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Engine

Make	MAN Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air intercooler and D.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
Displacement	758 cu in (12419 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.0 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	1700 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst)/DPF (diesel particulate filter) System and SCR(selective catalyst reduction) with a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist with independent drive to each axle
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	CVT. A combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections allow an infinite speed adjustment.
Wheelbase	129.90 in (3300 mm)
Front Tread Width	79.9 (2030 mm) to 88.6 (2250 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	74.8 (1900 mm) to 88.6 (2250 mm) in
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	31,615 lbs ( 14,340 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 5W-30 API service classification CJ-4

Sound Levels

At No Load At Speed Setting 4 7 Mph	66.50 dB(A)
Transport At Speed Setting 37 Mph	71.80 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 900/65R46; ***; 12(80) psi(kPa)
Front Tires	Two 710/60R38; ***; 12(80) psi(kPa)
Height of Drawbar	25.6 in (650 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	17,915 lbs
Front	13,700 lbs
Total	31,615 lbs

Fendt 1038 Vario Specs ( 2015-1000 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

OCED Tractor Test 3100

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power At Selected Travel Speeds (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged 1500 Engine RPM

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks