HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

Deere 6195M vs Fendt 718 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.
Deere

Deere 6195M

Category: Farm

Deere 6195M
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power206 HP
Weight15,664lbs
Pump Flow26.4gpm
Fendt
Spec Winner

Fendt 718 Vario

Category: Farm

Fendt 718 Vario
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power186 HP
Weight15,400lbs
Pump Flow29.1gpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • Deere 6195M provides +264 lbs more unballasted traction mass
  • Fendt 718 Vario provides +2.7 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+10.2%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

Deere 6195M
Fendt 718 Vario
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
206 HPvs186 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
15,664 lbsvs15,400 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
26.4 gpmvs29.1 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
6.8 Lvs6.1 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
20F / 0RvsCVT / 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
Deere 6195M
The JOHN DEERE 6195M tractor 2020
The JOHN DEERE 6195M tractor 2020
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Fendt 718 Vario
Fendt 718 Vario Profi Plus overview: Driving
Fendt 718 Vario Profi Plus overview: Driving
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Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationDeere 6195MFendt 718 VarioAdvantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
206 HP
186 HP
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PTO Horsepower (Tested)
182.9 HP
N/A
-
Traction Density Ratio
13.2 HP/1k lbs
12.1 HP/1k lbs
13.2 vs 12.1 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
15,664 lbs
15,400 lbs
+1.7%+264 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
6.8 L
6.1 L
+0.7L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
26.4 gpm
29.1 gpm
+10.2%+2.7 gpm flow
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
3 Valves
Optional / Standard
-
3-Point Hitch Category
Category IIIN/II
Category III/II
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
-
Transmission System
four-speed power shift
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

Deere Recommended

Deere delivers higher base frame ballast (+264 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 (29.1 gpm, +2.7 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

Deere Recommended

Deere 6195M has a sharper 13.15 HP/1,000 lb power-to-weight ratio for rapid hill-climbing acceleration with loaded grain carts.

Higher agility power-to-weight ratios dramatically improve turnaround times during peak harvesting windows.

Soil Compaction & Wet Ground Flotation

Equivalent Footprint

Both machines present equivalent static chassis footprints within 3% tolerance.

Preserving soil porosity and preventing hardpan buildup saves diesel fuel in subsequent years.
Fleet Manager Recommendation

Select Fendt 718 Vario for superior hydraulic flow capacity across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage89%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

Fendt 718 Vario holds the specification edge across verified benchmark criteria. Consider 718 Vario for demanding high-capacity field duties, while Deere 6195M 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
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Financed: $192,000 after down payment
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Financed: $192,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
Deere 6195M$3,711 /mo
60 payments$222,660 total
Fendt 718 Vario$3,711 /mo
60 payments$222,660 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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