HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

Fendt 938 Vario MT vs Ford FW-60

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.
Fendt
Spec Winner

Fendt 938 Vario MT

Category: Farm • Production: 2020 -

Fendt 938 Vario MT
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power374 HP
WeightN/Albs
Pump Flow37gpm
Ford

Ford FW-60

Category: Farm

Ford FW-60
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power335 HP
Weight31,100lbs
Pump Flow20gpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • Fendt 938 Vario MT provides +17 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+85%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

Fendt 938 Vario MT
Ford FW-60
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
374 HPvs335 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
No Recordvs31,100 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
37 gpmvs20 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
9.8 Lvs14.8 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
CVT / Standardvs20F / 4R
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
Fendt 938 Vario MT
Fendt 938 mt and Grizzly field master
Fendt 938 mt and Grizzly field master
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Ford FW-60
FORD FW-60 4wd Tractor CAT 3406 Re-Power
FORD FW-60 4wd Tractor CAT 3406 Re-Power
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Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationFendt 938 Vario MTFord FW-60Advantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
374 HP
335 HP
-
PTO Horsepower (Tested)
N/A
57 HP
-
Traction Density Ratio
N/A
10.8 HP/1k lbs
-
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
N/A
31,100 lbs
-
Engine Specs
Displacement
9.8 L
14.8 L
+5L larger displacement
Cylinders
7 Cylinders
8 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
37 gpm
20 gpm
+85%+17 gpm flow
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
4 Valves
4 Valves
Tie
3-Point Hitch Category
Category IVN/III
Category III
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
Tracks (Crawler)
4WD
-
Transmission System
continuously-variable transmission
Mechanical / PowerShift
-
✓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

Fendt Recommended

Fendt offers continuous high-capacity hydraulic flow (37 gpm, +17 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

Fendt 938 Vario MT holds a verified rated horsepower lead (374 HP vs 335 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 Coverage65%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

Fendt 938 Vario MT holds the specification advantage across verified metrics, led by higher rated horsepower. For heavy field draft tasks, evaluate 938 Vario MT; for operations sensitive to operating costs or implement compatibility, Ford FW-60 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
$
Financed: $312,000 after down payment
$
Financed: $312,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
Fendt 938 Vario MT$6,030 /mo
60 payments$361,800 total
Ford FW-60$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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