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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 9260 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 9260

Category: Farm

CaseIH 9260
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Power300 HP
Weight22,000lbs
Pump Flow27gpm
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Fendt
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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 9260 provides +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 9260
Fendt 728 Vario
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
300 HPvs296.4 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
22,000 lbsvs21,275 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
27 gpmvs31.7 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
10 Lvs7.5 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
12F / 3RvsCVT / Standard

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationCaseIH 9260Fendt 728 VarioAdvantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
300 HP
296.4 HP
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PTO Horsepower (Tested)
265 HP
N/A
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Traction Density Ratio
13.6 HP/1k lbs
13.9 HP/1k lbs
 Tie
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
22,000 lbs
21,275 lbs
+3.4%+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)
4 Valves
1 Valves
+3 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

CaseIH Recommended

CaseIH delivers higher base frame ballast (+725 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

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

Balanced Agility

Both tractors exhibit matched power-to-weight agility (13.64 vs 13.93 HP/1,000 lb).

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 (-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 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. Consider 728 Vario for demanding high-capacity field duties, while CaseIH 9260 provides a competitive footprint for alternative duty cycles.

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COMMERCIAL MACHINERY DECISION TOOL

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 9260$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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