Fendt 211 - comments and opinions please

[asimon]

We're replacing an MF 5455 and have a Fendt 211 vario with loader on demo at the moment. Anyone have opinions about performance and reliability (apart from hefty price tag!)? It'll be an all-round do-everything tool for us - hauling, hay making, loader, ploughing, cultivating etc.

Thanks

 

[Dave6170]

I thought the ground clearance was poor on the 1 i ve seen. Wont be much use for baling for example

 

[daveydiesel1]

I thought the ground clearance was poor on the 1 i ve seen. Wont be much use for baling for example

Would a 312 not be nicer machine or is it to big or lot more expensive

 

[Finn farmer]

We're replacing an MF 5455 and have a Fendt 211 vario with loader on demo at the moment. Anyone have opinions about performance and reliability (apart from hefty price tag!)? It'll be an all-round do-everything tool for us - hauling, hay making, loader, ploughing, cultivating etc.

Thanks

Isn't it physically smaller than a 5455. I found the 211 a bit small, even compared to Mf 5610. What's your machinery like?

 

[asimon]

The 312 is quite a bit bigger and heavier, and we're already having to work hard to justify the cost of the 211. Also it is second hand so cheaper and conveniently available.

The 211 is physically smaller than the 5455 but according to the specs (and the salesman!) it has at least the same capabilities and weighs the same. One attractive feature is the compactness (being 3 cylinder it is 20cm shorter wheelbase) so it has an incredible tight turning circle and is really maneuverable.

The heaviest/power hungriest machinery we use at present is a 4 furrow plough and a 3m power harrow. Mind we are on heavy clay so that can be challenging. Haven't had a chance to try anything heavy with the demo yet.

What about reliability? I've heard it said that the vario lasts well, but is expensive if it needs work on.