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Fendt 942 Vario Specs ( 2020-Present )

Name: Fendt 942 Vario
Brand: Fendt

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Nebraska Test #S1181

Fendt 942

Max Drawbar HP 323.3 hp

Max Pull 29,515 lbs

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Overview

The Fendt 942 Vario is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured in Marktoberdorf, Germany, from 2020 to the present as part of the 900 Vario series. It features a MAN 9.0L 6-cylinder diesel engine rated at 415 gross horsepower and a Vario TA300 continuously-variable transmission. Tested performance data indicates a maximum PTO output of 371.3 horsepower and a maximum drawbar pull of 29,515 lbs.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power and Pull Performance: Nebraska Tractor Test data recorded a maximum tested PTO output of 371.3 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 29,515 lbs with the tractor's engine operating at 1700 rated RPM.

Transmission and Drivetrain Configuration: The tractor is equipped with a Vario TA300 continuously-variable transmission providing infinite forward and reverse gears and utilizes a four-wheel-drive mechanical system.

High-Capacity Lift and Hydraulic Specifications: The equipment features a Type III/IVN rear hitch with 27,898 lbs of lift capacity and a closed-center hydraulic system that delivers a pump flow of 43.6 gpm at 2900 psi.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Marktoberdorf, Germany
Manufacturer	Fendt (a part of AGCO)

Engine

Engine type	MAN 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke	4.53x5.71 inches (115 x 145 mm)
Description	MAN D1556 LE 521 / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	551.5 ci (9.0 L)
Emissions	Tier IV
Rated Power (gross)	415 hp (309.5 kW)
Rated RPM	1700
Starter	electric
Starter volts	24
Torque	1453 lb-ft (1970.3 Nm)
Torque RPM	1550
Drawbar (tested)	318.8 hp (237.7 kW)
Engine (gross)	415 hp (309.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)	341 hp (254.3 kW)
PTO (tested)	371.3 hp (276.9 kW)

Transmission

Description	continuously-variable transmission
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Transmission	Vario TA300
Type	continuously-variable transmission

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Description	Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Drive type	Four-wheel drive

Capacity

Exhaust fluid (DEF)	18.5 gal (70.0 L)
Fuel	165.1 gal (624.9 L)
Hydraulic system	23.8 gal (90.1 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	23.8 gal (90.1 L)
Front valves	2 OptOptional
Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow	43.6 gpm (165.0 lpm)
Rear valves	6 OptOptional
Type	closed center

Hitch

Front Hitch	II OptOptional
Front lift	12553 lbs (5694 kg)
Rear lift	27898 lbs (12654 kg)
Rear Type	III/IVN

PTO

Front PTO	independent OptOptional
Front PTO Type	1000
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540E/1000

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	275
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Bar rear axle	98.4 inch length (2499 mm) / 118 inch length (2997 mm)
Description	Flange rear axle
Ground clearance	23.7 inches (60 cm)
Height (cab)	133.3 inches (338 cm)
Length	219.5 inches (557 cm)
Wheelbase	124 inches (314 cm)
Width	108.3 inches (275 cm)
Front tire	650/60R38
Rear tire	750/70R44
Weight	25970 lbs (11779 kg)
Wheelbase	124 inches (314 cm)
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 650/60R38. Rear: 750/70R44

Fendt 942 Vario Weight

Max capacity	44092 lbs (20000 kg)
Max Drawbar	4409 lbs (1999 kg)

OCED Tractor Test 3192

Description	Diesel Vario 4WDSeptember 2019 - December 2019, Link: OCED Tractor Test 3192 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Pull at 9.0KPH / Pull at 5.72KPH
Fuel use	18.3 gal/hour (69.3 l/hour) / 18.1 gal/hour (68.5 l/hour) / 18.7 gal/hour (70.8 l/hour)
Max power	318.8 hp (237.7 kW)
Max pull	29515 lbs (13388 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	371.3 hp (276.9 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	368.8 hp (275.0 kW)

References

Description	900 Vario published in 2019, by Fendt / 900 Series published in 2019, by Fendt

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #S1181

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Test Date: September to October 2019

Location: DLG TestService,GmbH, Max-Eyth-Weg 1, D-64823 Gross-Umstadt, Germany

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

371.30 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

368.80 hp

@ 1000 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1339 lb.-ft. (1816 Nm) at 1350 rpm
Torque Rise	16.8%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr	DEF gal/hr	DEF L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	371.30	276.90	1700	1060	18.34	69.41	1.58	5.98
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	368.80	275.00	1604	1000	18.14	68.65	1.52	5.77

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
371.30	1700	18.34	0.35	20.25	1.58
321.80	1733	16.16	0.35	19.91	1.45
244.50	1756	12.84	0.37	19.04	1.09
164.10	1769	9.51	0.41	17.26	0.71
82.70	1782	6.31	0.54	13.10	0.50
N/A	1796	3.41	N/A	N/A	0.17

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Cool °F	inHg
Power at Rated Engine Speed— Speed setti...	318.80	21,390	5.59	2.70	0.05	72	181	29.40
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—Speed ...	251.60	16,040	5.88	1.70	0.05	72	190	29.40
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed— Speed...	173.50	10,680	6.09	1.20	0.05	72	194	29.40
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—Spee...	252.80	16,055	5.90	1.70	0.04	72	189	29.40
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—Spee...	173.10	10,690	6.07	1.20	0.04	72	199	29.40

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1700 Engine RPM Maximum Power At Selected Travel Speeds

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Setting	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	Air °F	Cool °F	inHg	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr
6.00	279.90	29,515	3.56	1698	13.80	15.04	68	165	29.40	0.05	0.46
7.50	315.60	25,235	4.69	1678	3.90	16.92	68	178	29.40	0.04	0.41
9.00	318.90	21,620	5.53	1679	2.70	17.12	70	181	29.40	0.05	0.41
11.00	320.10	17,420	6.89	1692	1.90	17.25	70	196	29.40	0.04	0.40
13.00	321.80	14,770	8.17	1681	1.70	17.36	68	192	29.40	0.05	0.40
15.00	323.30	13,030	9.30	1680	1.60	17.33	68	194	29.40	0.04	0.40
17.00	321.40	11,455	10.52	1687	1.40	17.25	66	190	29.40	0.04	0.40
19.00	321.00	10,255	11.74	1687	1.20	17.16	66	192	29.40	0.05	0.40

Category: 3 Quick Attach: No, Walterscheid quick couplers

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,325 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	104.10 gpm
Max Power	131.90 hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,220 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	46.20 gpm
Max Power	57.80 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	551 cu in (9037 ml)
Compression Ratio	20.0 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	124.00 in (3150 mm)
Front Tread Width	78.7 (2000 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	28,210 lbs ( 12,795 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 5W-30

Sound Levels

At No Load At Speed Setting 4 7 Mph	70.00 dB(A)
Transport At Speed Setting 37 Mph	73.50 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	***, 900/65R42
Front Tires	***, 710/60R34
Height of Drawbar	25.60 in (630 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	15,995 lbs
Front	12,380 lbs
Total	28,375 lbs

Fendt 942 Vario Specs ( 2020-Present )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

Fendt 942 Vario Weight

OCED Tractor Test 3192

References

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

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1700 Engine RPM Maximum Power At Selected Travel Speeds

Hydraulic Performance

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks