HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

Deere 7R 350 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.
Deere
Spec Winner

Deere 7R 350

Category: Farm • Production: 2021 -

Deere 7R 350
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power385 HP
WeightN/Albs
Pump Flow35gpm
Fendt

Fendt 728 Vario

Category: Farm • Production: 2023 -

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

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • Deere 7R 350 provides +3.3 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+10.4%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

Deere 7R 350
Fendt 728 Vario
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
385 HPvs296.4 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
No Recordvs21,275 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
35 gpmvs31.7 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
9 Lvs7.5 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
23F / 11RvsCVT / 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 7R 350
2025 John Deere 7R 350 9.0 Litre 6-Cyl Diesel Large Tractor  Farol Southwell Ploughing
2025 John Deere 7R 350 9.0 Litre 6-Cyl Diesel Large Tractor Farol Southwell Ploughing
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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

SpecificationDeere 7R 350Fendt 728 VarioAdvantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
385 HP
296.4 HP
-
PTO Horsepower (Tested)
260 HP
N/A
-
Traction Density Ratio
N/A
13.9 HP/1k lbs
-
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
N/A
21,275 lbs
-
Engine Specs
Displacement
9 L
7.5 L
+1.5L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
35 gpm
31.7 gpm
+10.4%+3.3 gpm flow
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
Optional / Standard
1 Valves
-
3-Point Hitch Category
Category IIIN
Category II
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
-
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

Deere Recommended

Deere offers continuous high-capacity hydraulic flow (35 gpm, +3.3 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

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

Deere 7R 350 holds a verified rated horsepower lead (385 HP vs 296.4 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

Deere 7R 350 holds the specification advantage across verified metrics, led by higher rated horsepower. For heavy field draft tasks, evaluate 7R 350; 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
Deere 7R 350$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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