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Fendt vs Deere in efficiency?
Fendt vs. Deere
- Thread starter FendtRunner86
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In comparison to any other engine, Deere are like thirsty alcoholics at a free bar
Deutz engines set the standard for fuel efficiency for over a decade, one of the reasons why Fendt legitimately claimed to be the most frugal tractor you could buy (though the Deutz engine in a Deutz tractor with the zf sourced continuously variable gearbox was actually slightly better in certain scenarios).
With the introduction of the latest emissions regulations, the FPT engines developed for CNH now have a slight edge over Deutz efficiency
Deutz engines set the standard for fuel efficiency for over a decade, one of the reasons why Fendt legitimately claimed to be the most frugal tractor you could buy (though the Deutz engine in a Deutz tractor with the zf sourced continuously variable gearbox was actually slightly better in certain scenarios).
With the introduction of the latest emissions regulations, the FPT engines developed for CNH now have a slight edge over Deutz efficiency
Fendt a lot more frugal by 7 litres per hour average over 2500 hours. Both tractors 240hp and on the same tyres.
James
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- Comber, Down
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- Netherlands
Doesn't differ much if you read tests, driver and setup has much more to do with it i find.
Was a test awhile back in Dutch trade magazine where it was Fendt 724 versus New Holland T7.230 both cvt, same triple mower same field, Fendt used around 4 liters an hour more, that didn't sit well with some people
Was a test awhile back in Dutch trade magazine where it was Fendt 724 versus New Holland T7.230 both cvt, same triple mower same field, Fendt used around 4 liters an hour more, that didn't sit well with some people
ollie989898
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If you drive a Fendt, you get way more attention from the fairer sex. That's a fact. I like a John Deere as much as the next man but there is no denying there's a lot of hill-billy/kid-rock/Alabama-squirrel-chasing prejudice against anyone driving such a machine.
Yep. Fendt replace the deere. Both had same driver and same equipment over the combined 5000 hours in the same fields etc. Both were the only tractor on the farm at the time so did every job from a 3m topper to a 6m drill.
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- Wiltshire
I think I have spent over 20000 hours driving Fendt tractors. Unfortunately I can guarantee I have never had a second glance from the fairer sex when driving one.
Mrs Bg is probably quite pleased with that.
Bg
Whereas driving a Deere you get more attention from the less gentle sex?
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- South Lanarkshire
Well let’s be honest your no going to much attention driving a deutz
Wreckit Ralf
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If you buy a brand of tractor, just to get the attention from women, then you're one desperate loser.
ollie989898
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Why else do you buy a tractor?
I reckon you must be quite effective with that stick?What about a Claas ……fighting them off with a stick hereView attachment 1023551
From how tidy the old stone and slate steading looks, you've plenty spare time to sweep up once they're gone?
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And if that's not a backhanded complement, I don't know what is
Wreckit Ralf
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Make the neighbours jealous. Obviously.
Our buying decisions seem to turn on who we think could keep the machine running for years to come in terms of prompt service which doesn’t cost a fortune. A few gallons of diesel is of little consequence even now for our low annual usage. That means for us a supplying main dealer for the warranty period and then the independent specialists who tend to be more cost effective for our older kit. Our Deere kit is looked after by the ex JD dealers, no reason to change what works.
kiwi pom
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- canterbury NZ
Don't drive them anymore so I've no figures but Deere motors always seem to do very well in Profi's engine tests.
Deutz engines got a decent reputation for fuel at a time when all Fends were fitted with a vario transmission, while other brands were still mostly selling powershift boxes. Vario and all its engine controlling tech is more mainstream now, so the advantage has disappeared and Deutz are no longer considered number one in economy. They need to play catch up now.