Big just got better with the updated Fendt 900 Vario Series
The new Fendt 900 Vario large tractor series, Fendt is launching an all-new innovation that once again sets completely new standards in the top performance class. The new models are tailored to the individual requirements of large farms. Numerous technical highlights, an extensive connectivity package, the relatively low weight and the powerful new design enable versatile use in any situation.
The success story of the Fendt 900 large tractors began at Agritechnica 1995, with the 260-hp Fendt Favorit 926 Vario. The Fendt 900 series consists of 5 models which include the 930 Vario, 933 Vario, 936 Vario, 939 Vario and 942 Vario. The latest Fendt 900 Vario series sits in the compact high-power tractor class with a power range of between 296 to 415hp. The new top model Fendt 942 Vario sees the 900-series venture beyond 400-hp for the first time.
Big on power
All models in the new 900-series are equipped with an all-new MAN 6-cylinder 9 litre engine equipped with a variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger designed for Fendt. The Fendt iD low speed concept, geared towards high power reserves, is used in the 900-series for the first time. The nominal engine speed is 1700 rpm. During idle running, the engine speed is a cool 650 rpm. The 900 Vario reaches a top speed of 60 km/h at a 1450 rpm, 50 km/h at 1200 rpm, and at 40 km/h the engine speed is just 950 rpm. The maximum torque is 1970Nm is just 1100 rpm on the top-end model Fendt 942 Vario.
The further development of the Fendt 900 Vario included implementing the new Emissions Stage V. The exhaust gas in the new large tractor is purified with an exhaust after-treatment system using a diesel oxidation catalyst, a diesel particulate filter and the popular Selective Catalytic Reduction technology (SCR) to reduce nitrogen which ensures a less harmful impact on the environment.
Traction is key
The new Fendt 900 Vario was designed for heavy traction work on every field across the world. With its popular flange or bar axle, it offers a variety of different tyre combinations, however in order to meet global requirements, there is also a 60" track variant for the new series. This means that the high-power tractor can be used for row-crop applications. The front axle, designed to fully power the tractor, has been further developed. Maintenance-free double wishbone axles provide for hydropneumatic single-wheel suspension. Fendt Grip Assistant is now offered for the first time on the 900-series. It supports the driver in the Varioterminal – either determining the ideal ballast and the right tyre pressure at a pre-defined speed, or it can determine the best possible working speed and optimal tyre pressure if the ballast on the tractor is already fixed.
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Stay connected while on the job
The tractor cab with all its controls, is the driver's workplace. With the new Fendt 900 Vario comes a new class of cab, the Fendt Life Cab. Introducing the latest connectivity to display machine data from the 900 Vario in realtime. With the basic 'ready' telemetry package, it has all the hardware you need to capture and send on the data for a variety of new services.
Fendt Connect is the central telemetry system from AGCO’s Fuse® smart farming portfoliofor analysing and managing machine use. It reads, stores and evaluates machine data, sending data via the mobile network. This information helps you to manage your fleet wherever you are and optimise your machine settings. Fendt Connect offers two uses for the customer – it gives them control of their machine data, and access to their dealer's services.
For the first time, the 900 series will be offered with an optional infotainment system, operated on the tractor terminal. For the new high-end hands-free speaking system, 8 inter-communicating microphones were integrated into the sunroof, suppressing interference and making speech clearer. This provides excellent call quality even during field use. Operators can also have a new radio built-in that gives includes all frequencies and sources (FM / AM) as well as external audio sources (Bluetooth/USB/AUX-in) which can also be played through the new sound system.
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