HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

CaseIH Steiger 370 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

CaseIH Steiger 370

Category: Farm

CaseIH Steiger 370
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power370 HP
WeightN/Albs
Pump Flow35gpm
Fendt
Spec Winner

Fendt 938 Vario MT

Category: Farm • Production: 2020 -

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

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • Fendt 938 Vario MT provides +2 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+5.7%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

CaseIH Steiger 370
Fendt 938 Vario MT
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
370 HPvs374 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
No RecordvsNo Record
HydraulicsStandard Flow
35 gpmvs37 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
8.7 Lvs9.8 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
16F / 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 Steiger 370
CASE IH STEIGER 370 HD Tractor & Ecolo Tiger 870 Disk Ripper
CASE IH STEIGER 370 HD Tractor & Ecolo Tiger 870 Disk Ripper
Takes (2):
Channel: bigtractorpowerWatch on YouTube
Fendt 938 Vario MT
Fendt 938 mt and Grizzly field master
Fendt 938 mt and Grizzly field master
Takes (2):
Channel: Paul Phillips Farm machinery salesWatch on YouTube

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationCaseIH Steiger 370Fendt 938 Vario MTAdvantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
370 HP
374 HP
-
PTO Horsepower (Tested)
366.5 HP
N/A
-
Engine Specs
Displacement
8.7 L
9.8 L
+1.1L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
7 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
35 gpm
37 gpm
+5.7%+2 gpm flow
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
4 Valves
4 Valves
Tie
3-Point Hitch Category
Category IVN
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

Fendt Recommended

Fendt leads with enhanced hydraulic pump capacity (37 gpm, +2 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

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 370 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

Fendt 938 Vario MT holds the specification edge across verified benchmark criteria, led by higher rated horsepower. Consider 938 Vario MT for demanding high-capacity field duties, while CaseIH Steiger 370 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
$
Financed: $312,000 after down payment
$
Financed: $312,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
CaseIH Steiger 370$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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