HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

Claas Xerion 3300 vs Fendt 728 Vario

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.
Claas
Spec Winner

Claas Xerion 3300

Category: Farm

Claas Xerion 3300
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power335 HP
Weight28,660lbs
Pump Flow50.19gpm
Fendt

Fendt 728 Vario

Category: Farm • Production: 2023 -

Fendt 728 Vario
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power296.4 HP
Weight21,275lbs
Pump Flow31.7gpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • Claas Xerion 3300 provides +7,385 lbs more unballasted traction mass
  • Claas Xerion 3300 provides +18.5 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+58.4%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

Claas Xerion 3300
Fendt 728 Vario
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
335 HPvs296.4 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
28,660 lbsvs21,275 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
50.2 gpmvs31.7 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
8.8 Lvs7.5 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
CVT / StandardvsCVT / 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
Claas Xerion 3300
Claas Xerion 3300 TRAC VC Tractor
Claas Xerion 3300 TRAC VC Tractor
Takes (2):
Channel: Tractors And PlantWatch on YouTube
Fendt 728 Vario
Audited Laboratory Acoustic SpecDirect field recording is undergoing computer vision verification. Audited Nebraska decibel acoustic metrics available in the benchmark table.

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationClaas Xerion 3300Fendt 728 VarioAdvantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
335 HP
296.4 HP
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Traction Density Ratio
11.7 HP/1k lbs
13.9 HP/1k lbs
13.9 vs 11.7 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
28,660 lbs
21,275 lbs
+34.7%+7,385 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
8.8 L
7.5 L
+1.3L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
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Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
50.2 gpm
31.7 gpm
+58.4%+18.5 gpm flow
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
5 Valves
1 Valves
+4 extra standard remote circuits
3-Point Hitch Category
Category IIIN
Category II
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
-
Transmission System
continuously variable transmission
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

Claas Recommended

Claas delivers higher base frame ballast (+7,385 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

Claas Recommended

Claas offers continuous high-capacity hydraulic flow (50.19 gpm, +18.5 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

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 (-7,385 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 Claas Xerion 3300 for superior tractive frame ballast and engine power reserves and hydraulic flow capacity across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage89%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

Claas Xerion 3300 holds the specification advantage across verified metrics, led by higher rated horsepower. For heavy field draft tasks, evaluate Xerion 3300; for operations sensitive to operating costs or implement compatibility, Fendt 728 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
Claas Xerion 3300$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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