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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 MX305 vs Fendt 828 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
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CaseIH MX305

Category: Farm

CaseIH MX305
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Power304 HP
Weight21,585lbs
Pump Flow38.6gpm
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Fendt

Fendt 828 Vario

Category: Farm

Fendt 828 Vario
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Power287 HP
Weight20,830lbs
Pump Flow28.8gpm
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Decisive Performance Differentials

  • CaseIH MX305 provides +755 lbs more unballasted traction mass
  • CaseIH MX305 provides +9.8 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+34%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

CaseIH MX305
Fendt 828 Vario
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
304 HPvs287 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
21,585 lbsvs20,830 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
38.6 gpmvs28.8 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
8.9 Lvs6.1 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
23F / 6RvsCVT / Standard

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationCaseIH MX305Fendt 828 VarioAdvantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
304 HP
287 HP
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PTO Horsepower (Tested)
299.7 HP
N/A
-
Traction Density Ratio
14.1 HP/1k lbs
13.8 HP/1k lbs
 Tie
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
21,585 lbs
20,830 lbs
+3.6%+755 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
8.9 L
6.1 L
+2.8L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
38.6 gpm
28.8 gpm
+34%+9.8 gpm flow
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
3 Valves
Optional / Standard
-
3-Point Hitch Category
Category III
Standard Hitch
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
-
Transmission System
Mechanical / 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

CaseIH Recommended

CaseIH delivers higher base frame ballast (+755 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

CaseIH Recommended

CaseIH offers continuous high-capacity hydraulic flow (38.6 gpm, +9.8 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

Balanced Agility

Both tractors exhibit matched power-to-weight agility (14.08 vs 13.78 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 828 Vario features a lighter footprint (-755 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 CaseIH MX305 for superior tractive frame ballast and engine power reserves and hydraulic flow capacity across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage85%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

CaseIH MX305 holds the specification advantage across verified metrics, led by higher rated horsepower. For heavy field draft tasks, evaluate MX305; 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
CaseIH MX305$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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