Fendt 942 Vario
The Fendt 942 Vario is a tractor produced by Fendt. It is equipped with a 551.5 ci 9.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 415 hp / 309.5 kW. Transmission: Vario TA300. Operating weight: 25970 lbs 11779 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 415 hp / 309.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
165.1 gal
624.9 L
Transmission
Vario TA300
Operating Weight
25970 lbs
11779 kg
Overview
 | 2020 -
900 Vario SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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2020 - | |
900 Vario Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Fendt (a part of AGCO) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Marktoberdorf, Germany | |
Fendt 942 Vario Engine | |
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MAN 9.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Fendt 942 Vario Transmission | |
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continuously-variable transmission | |
Transmission details ...  |
Fendt 942 Vario Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 415 hp
309.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 341 hp
254.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 318.8 hp
237.7 kW |
PTO (tested) | 371.3 hp
276.9 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 165.1 gal
624.9 L |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 18.5 gal
70.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 23.8 gal
90.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 23.8 gal
90.1 L |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Rear valves | 6 OptOptional |
Front valves | 2 OptOptional |
Pump flow | 43.6 gpm
165.0 lpm |
58.1 gpmOptOptional
219.9 lpm | |
113.6 gpm*Optional. Combination of 220 LPM and 210 LPM pumps.
430.0 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IVN |
Rear lift | 27898 lbs
12654 kg |
Front Hitch | II OptOptional |
Front lift | 12553 lbs
5694 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540E/1000 |
1000/1000E | |
Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 124 inches
314 cm |
Weight | 25970 lbs
11779 kg |
Front tire | 650/60R38 |
Rear tire | 750/70R44 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 275 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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900 Vario published in 2019, by Fendt | |
900 Series published in 2019, by Fendt |
Engine
Engine Detail — 551.5 ci / 9.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | MAN D1556 LE 521 |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 551.5 ci
9.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.53x5.71 inches
115 x 145 mm |
Emissions | Tier IV |
Rated Power (gross) | 415 hp
309.5 kW |
Rated RPM | 1700 |
Torque | 1453 lb-ft
1970.3 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1550 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 24 |
Fendt 942 Vario Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — Vario TA300
Transmission | Vario TA300 |
Type | continuously-variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Fendt 942 Vario Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 650/60R38. Rear: 750/70R44 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 124 inches
314 cm |
Length | 219.5 inches
557 cm |
Width | 108.3 inches
275 cm |
Height (cab) | 133.3 inches
338 cm |
Ground clearance | 23.7 inches
60 cm |
Flange rear axle | |
Bar rear axle | 98.4 inch length
2499 mm |
Bar rear axle | 118 inch length
2997 mm |
Fendt 942 Vario Weight | |
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25970 lbs
11779 kg | |
Max capacity | 44092 lbs
20000 kg |
Max Drawbar | 4409 lbs
1999 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 3192 | |
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Diesel Vario 4WD
September 2019 - December 2019,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 3192 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 371.3 hp
276.9 kW |
Fuel use | 18.3 gal/hour
69.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 368.8 hp
275.0 kW |
Fuel use | 18.1 gal/hour
68.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 318.8 hp
237.7 kW |
Fuel use | 18.7 gal/hour
70.8 l/hour |
Pull at 9.0KPH | |
Max pull | 29515 lbs
13388 kg |
Pull at 5.72KPH | |
Photos
Fendt 942 Vario tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Fendt 942 Vario based on its 415 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Fendt 942 Vario.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.7 hrs
Approximately 7.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (165.1 gal / 625 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~21.6 gal/hr (81.7 L/hr)
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 942 Vario Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Fendt 942 Vario.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)415 hp
Kilowatts (kW)309.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)420.8 PS
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