HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

Buhler Versatile 400 vs Fendt 940 Vario MT

Specification differential, power-to-weight analysis, hydraulic benchmarks, and equipment decision guidance.

Different Measurement ProtocolsMeasurement standard or power basis is unspecified for one or both machines.
Buhler Versatile
Spec Winner

Buhler Versatile 400

Category: Farm

Buhler Versatile 400
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power400 HP
Weight32,000lbs
Pump Flow50gpm
Fendt

Fendt 940 Vario MT

Category: Farm • Production: 2020 -

Fendt 940 Vario MT
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power399.6 HP
WeightN/Albs
Pump Flow37gpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • Buhler Versatile 400 provides +13 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+35.1%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

Buhler Versatile 400
Fendt 940 Vario MT
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
400 HPvs399.6 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
32,000 lbsvsNo Record
HydraulicsStandard Flow
50 gpmvs37 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
10.8 Lvs9.8 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
12F / 2RvsCVT / Standard
FIELD PROVEN FOOTAGE SHOOTOUT

Dual Field Action & Powertrain Sound

Side-by-side operational field footage verified with computer vision & acoustic audits.

VLM Visual & Audio Audited
Buhler Versatile 400
Versatile 400 4wd tractor, s/n 307555, SELLING: April 8th, 2026
Versatile 400 4wd tractor, s/n 307555, SELLING: April 8th, 2026
Takes (2):
Channel: Fraser AuctionWatch on YouTube
Fendt 940 Vario MT
Fendt 940 MT,
Fendt 940 MT,
Takes (2):
Channel: Patella TractorsWatch on YouTube

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

Side-by-side technical parameters with calculated delta advantage & percent differentials

SpecificationBuhler Versatile 400Fendt 940 Vario MTAdvantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
400 HP
399.6 HP
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Traction Density Ratio
12.5 HP/1k lbs
N/A
-
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
32,000 lbs
N/A
-
Engine Specs
Displacement
10.8 L
9.8 L
+1L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
7 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
50 gpm
37 gpm
+35.1%+13 gpm flow
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
4 Valves
4 Valves
Tie
3-Point Hitch Category
Category 3/4N optional
Category IVN/III
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
Tracks (Crawler)
-
Transmission System
partially synchronized
continuously-variable transmission
-
✓Specifications independently cross-referenced with official OECD & Nebraska test codes.
Official Engineering Test Reports

Buyer Decision Export Tools

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AI MATCHUP ARBITER & FIELD WORKLOAD ADVISOR

Operational Field Verdict Matrix

Algorithmic suitability assessment cross-referencing Nebraska draft tests against four agricultural workloads.

Real-time Engineering Synthesis

Primary Tillage & Deep Chisel Plowing

Data Inconclusive

Comparative draft ballast analysis is unavailable due to missing unballasted operating weight specifications on one or both tractors.

Tractive efficiency in heavy soil depends heavily on static axle load rather than pure unballasted horsepower.

Large-Scale Air Seeding & Hydraulic Drills

Buhler Versatile Recommended

Buhler Versatile offers continuous high-capacity hydraulic flow (50 gpm, +13 gpm advantage), effortlessly sustaining fan motors and down-pressure circuits simultaneously.

Variable-rate air carts require independent remote valve pressure regulation without starving steering hydraulics.

Road Hauling & Grain Cart Chase Duty

Data Inconclusive

Insufficient operating weight or horsepower records to compute comparative road transport traction agility.

Higher agility power-to-weight ratios dramatically improve turnaround times during peak harvesting windows.

Soil Compaction & Wet Ground Flotation

Data Inconclusive

Chassis weight data missing on one or both units; ground footprint contact pressure cannot be responsibly determined.

Preserving soil porosity and preventing hardpan buildup saves diesel fuel in subsequent years.
Fleet Manager Recommendation

Buhler Versatile 400 holds a verified rated horsepower lead (400 HP vs 399.6 HP). However, essential operating ballast or auxiliary hydraulic pump ratings remain unrecorded for a definitive overall workload recommendation. Consult OEM dealer build sheets before pairing with demanding implements.

Evidence Coverage69%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

Buhler Versatile 400 holds the specification advantage across verified metrics, led by higher rated horsepower. For heavy field draft tasks, evaluate 400; for operations sensitive to operating costs or implement compatibility, Fendt 940 Vario MT remains a direct benchmark contender.

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Equipment Financing & Monthly Payment Estimator

Model cash flows, estimated installment burdens, and financing differentials for agricultural leases or loans.

Zero Credit Impact Estimate
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Financed: $312,000 after down payment
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Financed: $312,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
Buhler Versatile 400$6,030 /mo
60 payments$361,800 total
Fendt 940 Vario MT$6,030 /mo
60 payments$361,800 total
Estimated Monthly Delta:$0 /mo savings

*Indicative estimates based on standard Tier-1 agricultural commercial rates. Taxes, freight, attachments, and insurance not included.

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