Fendt Farmer 280S
The Fendt Farmer 280S is a tractor produced by Fendt. It is equipped with a 249.3 ci 4.1 L engine. The rated power output is 79.1 hp 59.0 kW. Transmission: 21 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 6548 lbs 2970 kg.
Engine Power
79.1 hp
59.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
15.9 gal
60.2 L
Transmission
21 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
6548 lbs
2970 kg
Fendt Farmer 280S Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1996 - 2002
Farmer 200 SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1996 - 2002 | |
Farmer 200 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Fendt |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Fendt Farmer 280S Engine | |
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KHD 4.1L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 15.9 gal
60.2 L |
Engine details ... | |
Fendt Farmer 280S Power | |
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Engine | 79.1 hp
59.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic drum brakes | |
Cab standard with heat. Air-conditioning optional. |
Hydraulics | |
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Pressure | 2611 psi
180.0 bar |
Pump flow | 10.8 gpm
40.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear lift | 6151 lbs
2790 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/750/1000 |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 85.8 inches
217 cm |
Weight | 6548 lbs
2970 kg |
Front tire | 12.4R20 |
Rear tire | 16.9R30 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
Charging volts | 14 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 88 |
References | |
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Farmer 250S 260S 280S published in 1996, by Fendt |
Engine
Engine Detail — 249.3 ci / 4.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | KHD F4L913 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 249.3 ci
4.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.02x4.92 inches
102 x 125 mm |
Power | 79.1 hp
59.0 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Torque | 200.6 lb-ft
272.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1550 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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21-speed | |
21-speed shuttle |
Transmission — 21 forward and 6 reverse
Gears | 21 forward and 6 reverse |
Gearshift with three gears (1-3), plus reverse (R), and three overdrive gears (25, 30, and 40 kph). Triple range gear split provides three speeds for each of the non-overdrive gears. Low and high ranges. Transmission also available with addition super-creeper range providing 30 gears forward and 9 reverse. | |
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Transmission — 21 forward and reverse shuttle
Type | shuttle |
Gears | 21 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Fendt Farmer 280S Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 12.4R20. Rear: 16.9R30 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 85.8 inches
217 cm |
Length | 143.1 inches
363 cm |
Width | 74 inches
187 cm |
Height (cab) | 92.5 inches
234 cm |
Ground clearance | 13.1 inches
33 cm |
Front tread | 59.1 inches
150 cm |
Rear tread | 59.1 inches
150 cm |
Rear tread | 50.4 to 70.1 inches
128 to 178 cm |
Fendt Farmer 280S Weight | |
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6548 lbs
2970 kg | |
Max capacity | 11023 lbs
5000 kg |
Max Drawbar | 2205 lbs
1000 kg |
Photos
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