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Document Type: Official Buyer's Comparison Spec Sheet
Testing Standards: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory (NTTL) / OECD
Status: Verified Engineering Data Archive
HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

CaseIH 9150 vs Fendt 728 Vario

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

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Different Measurement ProtocolsMeasurement standard or power basis is unspecified for one or both machines.
CaseIH

CaseIH 9150

Category: Farm

CaseIH 9150
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Power280 HP
Weight23,000lbs
Pump Flow27gpm
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Fendt
Spec Winner

Fendt 728 Vario

Category: Farm • Production: 2023 -

Fendt 728 Vario
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Power296.4 HP
Weight21,275lbs
Pump Flow31.7gpm
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Decisive Performance Differentials

  • CaseIH 9150 provides +1,725 lbs more unballasted traction mass
  • Fendt 728 Vario provides +4.7 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+17.4%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

CaseIH 9150
Fendt 728 Vario
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
280 HPvs296.4 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
23,000 lbsvs21,275 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
27 gpmvs31.7 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
10 Lvs7.5 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
12F / 2RvsCVT / Standard

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationCaseIH 9150Fendt 728 VarioAdvantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
280 HP
296.4 HP
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PTO Horsepower (Tested)
259 HP
N/A
-
Traction Density Ratio
12.2 HP/1k lbs
13.9 HP/1k lbs
13.9 vs 12.2 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
23,000 lbs
21,275 lbs
+8.1%+1,725 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
10 L
7.5 L
+2.5L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
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Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
27 gpm
31.7 gpm
+17.4%+4.7 gpm flow
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
3 Valves
1 Valves
+2 extra standard remote circuits
3-Point Hitch Category
Category III Opt Optional
Category II
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
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Transmission System
full power shift
continuously-variable transmission
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✓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

Tied Match

Both tractors share comparable tractive ballast and engine torque profiles within 2% margin.

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

Large-Scale Air Seeding & Hydraulic Drills

Fendt Recommended

Fendt leads with enhanced hydraulic pump capacity (31.7 gpm, +4.7 gpm advantage), preventing hydraulic oil overheating on wide vacuum seeders.

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

Road Hauling & Grain Cart Chase Duty

Fendt Recommended

Fendt 728 Vario offers superior 13.93 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 728 Vario features a lighter footprint (-1,725 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 Fendt 728 Vario for superior engine power reserves and hydraulic flow capacity across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage89%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

Fendt 728 Vario holds the specification edge across verified benchmark criteria, led by higher rated horsepower. Consider 728 Vario for demanding high-capacity field duties, while CaseIH 9150 provides a competitive footprint for alternative duty cycles.

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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
CaseIH 9150$6,030 /mo
60 payments$361,800 total
Fendt 728 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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