Fendt 1038 Vario
The Fendt 1038 Vario is a tractor produced by Fendt. It is equipped with a 757.9 ci 12.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 380 hp / 283.4 kW; Diesel (listed): 9.4 hp / 7.0 kW. Transmission: Vario. Operating weight: 30865 lbs 14000 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 380 hp / 283.4 kW; Diesel (listed): 9.4 hp / 7.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
211.3 gal
799.8 L
Transmission
Vario
Operating Weight
30865 lbs
14000 kg
Overview
![]() | 2015 -
1000 Vario SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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2015 - | |
1000 Vario Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Fendt (a part of AGCO) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Fendt 1038 Vario Engine | |
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MAN 12.4L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 211.3 gal
799.8 L |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 22.5 gal
85.2 L |
Engine details ... | |
Fendt 1038 Vario Power | |
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Engine (net) | 380 hp
283.4 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 316.1 hp
235.7 kW |
PTO (tested) | 368.6 hp
274.9 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning and mechanical suspension. Available pneumatic suspension system. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | load sensing |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Pump flow | 43.6 gpm
165.0 lpm |
58.1 gpm*Optional.
219.9 lpm | |
113.6 gpm*Dual pump option.
430.0 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | IV |
Front lift | 12560 lbs
5697 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000/1000E/1300 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 129.9 inches
329 cm |
Weight | 30865 lbs
14000 kg |
Front tire | 650/65R34 |
Rear tire | 710/75R42 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 270 |
Charging volts | 14 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 180 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 757.9 ci / 12.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | MAN |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 757.9 ci
12.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.96x6.54 inches
126 x 166 mm |
Emissions | Tier IV |
Emission control | selective catalytic reduction with diesel oxidation catalyst |
Rated Power (net) | 380 hp
283.4 kW |
Rated RPM | 1700 |
Torque | 1401 lb-ft
1899.8 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 9.4 hp
7.0 kW |
Oil change | 500 h |
Transmission
Transmission — Vario
Transmission | Vario |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
Fendt 1038 Vario Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 650/65R34. Rear: 710/75R42 |
Optional tires (ag) | Front: 650/65R38. Rear: 750/75R46 |
Front: 710/60R34. Rear: 900/60R42 | |
Front: 710/60R38. Rear: 900/65R46 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 129.9 inches
329 cm |
Length | 242.4 inches
615 cm |
Width | 108.3 inches
275 cm |
Height (cab) | 135.6 inches
344 cm |
137 inches*With VarioGuide.
347 cm | |
Weight | 30865 lbs
14000 kg |
Ground clearance | 18.9 inches
48 cm |
Front tread | 82.7 inches
210 cm |
Rear tread | 78.7 inches
199 cm |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 3100 | |
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Diesel Vario 4WD
July 2017 - August 2017,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 3100 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 368.6 hp
274.9 kW |
Fuel use | 17.7 gal/hour
67.0 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 365.3 hp
272.4 kW |
Fuel use | 18.1 gal/hour
68.5 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 367.3 hp
273.9 kW |
Fuel use | 17.9 gal/hour
67.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 316.1 hp
235.7 kW |
Fuel use | 18.5 gal/hour
70.0 l/hour |
Pull at 9.08 KPH | |
Max pull | 33205 lbs
15061 kg |
Pull at 5.25 KPH | |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Fendt 1038 Vario.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Fendt 1038 Vario Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Fendt 1038 Vario.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
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Direct Competitor Comparison
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Fendt 1038 Vario
Engine Power:Diesel (net): 380 hp / 283.4 kW; Diesel (listed): 9.4 hp / 7.0 kW
★ Baseline Reference
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Production Years:1978 - 1981
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