HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

Case 2870 vs Fendt 828 Vario

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.
Case
Spec Winner

Case 2870

Category: Farm

Case 2870
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power300 HP
Weight25,100lbs
Pump Flow44gpm
Fendt

Fendt 828 Vario

Category: Farm

Fendt 828 Vario
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power287 HP
Weight20,830lbs
Pump Flow28.8gpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • Case 2870 provides +4,270 lbs more unballasted traction mass
  • Case 2870 provides +15.2 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+52.8%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

Case 2870
Fendt 828 Vario
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
300 HPvs287 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
25,100 lbsvs20,830 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
44 gpmvs28.8 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
11 Lvs6.1 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
12F / 4RvsCVT / 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
Case 2870
Case 2870 Traction King Tractor
Case 2870 Traction King Tractor
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Fendt 828 Vario
Audited Laboratory Acoustic SpecDirect field recording is undergoing computer vision verification. Audited Nebraska decibel acoustic metrics available in the benchmark table.

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationCase 2870Fendt 828 VarioAdvantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
300 HP
287 HP
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PTO Horsepower (Tested)
252.1 HP
N/A
-
Traction Density Ratio
12 HP/1k lbs
13.8 HP/1k lbs
13.8 vs 12 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
25,100 lbs
20,830 lbs
+20.5%+4,270 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
11 L
6.1 L
+4.9L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
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Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
44 gpm
28.8 gpm
+52.8%+15.2 gpm flow
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
2 Valves
Optional / Standard
-
3-Point Hitch Category
Category III
Standard Hitch
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
-
Transmission System
partial powershift
continuously variable transmission (IVT)
-
✓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

Case Recommended

Case delivers higher base frame ballast (+4,270 lbs) to minimize tire wheel slip under deep draft implement drag.

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

Large-Scale Air Seeding & Hydraulic Drills

Case Recommended

Case offers continuous high-capacity hydraulic flow (44 gpm, +15.2 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

Fendt Recommended

Fendt 828 Vario offers superior 13.78 HP/1,000 lb agility, reducing road fuel overhead on rapid grain bin transit cycles.

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

Soil Compaction & Wet Ground Flotation

Fendt Recommended

Fendt 828 Vario features a lighter footprint (-4,270 lbs), mitigating subsoil compaction and preserving soil porosity.

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

Select Case 2870 for superior tractive frame ballast and engine power reserves and hydraulic flow capacity across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage89%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

Case 2870 holds the specification advantage across verified metrics, led by higher rated horsepower. For heavy field draft tasks, evaluate 2870; for operations sensitive to operating costs or implement compatibility, Fendt 828 Vario 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
Case 2870$6,030 /mo
60 payments$361,800 total
Fendt 828 Vario$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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