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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

Deere WA-17 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.
Deere
Spec Winner

Deere WA-17

Category: Farm

Deere WA-17
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Power280 HP
Weight28,280lbs
Pump Flow45gpm
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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

  • Deere WA-17 provides +7,450 lbs more unballasted traction mass
  • Deere WA-17 provides +16.2 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+56.3%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

Deere WA-17
Fendt 828 Vario
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
280 HPvs287 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
28,280 lbsvs20,830 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
45 gpmvs28.8 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
14 Lvs6.1 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
10F / 2RvsCVT / Standard

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationDeere WA-17Fendt 828 VarioAdvantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
280 HP
287 HP
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Traction Density Ratio
9.9 HP/1k lbs
13.8 HP/1k lbs
13.8 vs 9.9 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
28,280 lbs
20,830 lbs
+35.8%+7,450 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
14 L
6.1 L
+7.9L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
45 gpm
28.8 gpm
+56.3%+16.2 gpm flow
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
2 Valves
Optional / Standard
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
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Transmission System
Mechanical / PowerShift
continuously variable transmission (IVT)
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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

Deere Recommended

Deere delivers higher base frame ballast (+7,450 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

Deere Recommended

Deere offers continuous high-capacity hydraulic flow (45 gpm, +16.2 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 828 Vario offers superior 13.78 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 828 Vario features a lighter footprint (-7,450 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 Deere WA-17 for superior tractive frame ballast and hydraulic flow capacity across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage85%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

Deere WA-17 holds the specification advantage across verified metrics. For heavy field draft tasks, evaluate WA-17; 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
Deere WA-17$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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