HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

CaseIH 9130 vs Fendt 828 Vario

Specification differential, power-to-weight analysis, hydraulic benchmarks, and equipment decision guidance.

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CaseIH 9130

Category: Farm

CaseIH 9130
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Power220 HP
Weight17,750lbs
Pump Flow27gpm
Fendt
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Fendt 828 Vario

Category: Farm

Fendt 828 Vario
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power287 HP
Weight20,830lbs
Pump Flow28.8gpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • Fendt 828 Vario provides +3,080 lbs more unballasted traction mass
  • Fendt 828 Vario provides +1.8 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+6.7%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

CaseIH 9130
Fendt 828 Vario
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
220 HPvs287 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
17,750 lbsvs20,830 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
27 gpmvs28.8 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
8.3 Lvs6.1 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
12F / 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 9130
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CASE IH 9130 For Sale
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Fendt 828 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

SpecificationCaseIH 9130Fendt 828 VarioAdvantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
220 HP
287 HP
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PTO Horsepower (Tested)
190 HP
N/A
-
Traction Density Ratio
12.4 HP/1k lbs
13.8 HP/1k lbs
13.8 vs 12.4 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
17,750 lbs
20,830 lbs
+17.4%+3,080 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
8.3 L
6.1 L
+2.2L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
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Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
27 gpm
28.8 gpm
+6.7%+1.8 gpm flow
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
2 Valves
Optional / Standard
-
3-Point Hitch Category
Category III Opt Optional
Standard Hitch
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
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Transmission System
full 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

Fendt Recommended

Fendt commands superior frame weight (+3,080 lbs) for continuous draft traction in heavy gumbo soils.

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 (28.8 gpm, +1.8 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

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

CaseIH Recommended

CaseIH 9130 features a lighter footprint (-3,080 lbs), reducing deep subsoil compaction during damp spring planting windows.

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

Select Fendt 828 Vario 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

Fendt 828 Vario holds the specification edge across verified benchmark criteria, led by higher rated horsepower. Consider 828 Vario for demanding high-capacity field duties, while CaseIH 9130 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: $312,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
CaseIH 9130$3,711 /mo
60 payments$222,660 total
Fendt 828 Vario$6,030 /mo
60 payments$361,800 total
Estimated Monthly Delta:$2,319 /mo savings

*Indicative estimates based on standard Tier-1 agricultural commercial rates. Taxes, freight, attachments, and insurance not included.

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