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Fendt 728 Vario vs New Holland TJ325

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

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Fendt

Fendt 728 Vario

Category: Farm • Production: 2023 -

Fendt 728 Vario
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Power296.4 HP
Weight21,275lbs
Pump Flow31.7gpm
New Holland
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New Holland TJ325

Category: Farm

New Holland TJ325
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power325 HP
Weight31,925lbs
Pump Flow40gpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • New Holland TJ325 provides +10,650 lbs more unballasted traction mass
  • New Holland TJ325 provides +8.3 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+26.2%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

Fendt 728 Vario
New Holland TJ325
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
296.4 HPvs325 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
21,275 lbsvs31,925 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
31.7 gpmvs40 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
7.5 Lvs8.9 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
CVT / Standardvs24F / 6R
FIELD PROVEN FOOTAGE SHOOTOUT

Dual Field Action & Powertrain Sound

Side-by-side operational field footage verified with computer vision & acoustic audits.

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Fendt 728 Vario
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New Holland TJ325
NEW HOLLAND TJ325 Tractor Specs & History
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Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationFendt 728 VarioNew Holland TJ325Advantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
296.4 HP
325 HP
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PTO Horsepower (Tested)
N/A
320.8 HP
-
Traction Density Ratio
13.9 HP/1k lbs
10.2 HP/1k lbs
13.9 vs 10.2 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
21,275 lbs
31,925 lbs
+50.1%+10,650 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
7.5 L
8.9 L
+1.4L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
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Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
31.7 gpm
40 gpm
+26.2%+8.3 gpm flow
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
1 Valves
4 Valves
+3 extra standard remote circuits
3-Point Hitch Category
Category II
Category IVN/III
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
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Transmission System
continuously-variable transmission
full powershift
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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

New Holland Recommended

New Holland commands superior frame weight (+10,650 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

New Holland Recommended

New Holland leads with enhanced hydraulic pump capacity (40 gpm, +8.3 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 728 Vario has a sharper 13.93 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

Fendt Recommended

Fendt 728 Vario features a lighter footprint (-10,650 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 New Holland TJ325 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

New Holland TJ325 holds the specification edge across verified benchmark criteria, led by higher rated horsepower. Consider TJ325 for demanding high-capacity field duties, while Fendt 728 Vario 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: $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 728 Vario$6,030 /mo
60 payments$361,800 total
New Holland TJ325$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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