HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

CaseIH 9170 vs Fendt 938 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.
CaseIH
Spec Winner

CaseIH 9170

Category: Farm

CaseIH 9170
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power335 HP
Weight29,000lbs
Pump Flow40gpm
Fendt

Fendt 938 Vario MT

Category: Farm • Production: 2020 -

Fendt 938 Vario MT
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power374 HP
WeightN/Albs
Pump Flow37gpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • CaseIH 9170 provides +3 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+8.1%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

CaseIH 9170
Fendt 938 Vario MT
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
335 HPvs374 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
29,000 lbsvsNo Record
HydraulicsStandard Flow
40 gpmvs37 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
14 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
CaseIH 9170
CASE IH 9170 Tractor
CASE IH 9170 Tractor
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Fendt 938 Vario MT
Fendt 938 mt and Grizzly field master
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Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationCaseIH 9170Fendt 938 Vario MTAdvantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
335 HP
374 HP
-
PTO Horsepower (Tested)
300 HP
N/A
-
Traction Density Ratio
11.6 HP/1k lbs
N/A
-
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
29,000 lbs
N/A
-
Engine Specs
Displacement
14 L
9.8 L
+4.2L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
7 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
40 gpm
37 gpm
+8.1%+3 gpm flow
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
3 Valves
4 Valves
+1 extra standard remote circuits
3-Point Hitch Category
Category IV Opt Optional
Category IVN/III
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
Tracks (Crawler)
-
Transmission System
full power shift
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

CaseIH Recommended

CaseIH offers continuous high-capacity hydraulic flow (40 gpm, +3 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

Fendt 938 Vario MT holds a verified rated horsepower lead (374 HP vs 335 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

CaseIH 9170 holds the specification advantage across verified metrics. For heavy field draft tasks, evaluate 9170; for operations sensitive to operating costs or implement compatibility, Fendt 938 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
CaseIH 9170$6,030 /mo
60 payments$361,800 total
Fendt 938 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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