HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

Fendt 728 Vario vs Steiger 9150

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 728 Vario

Category: Farm • Production: 2023 -

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

Steiger 9150

Category: Farm

Steiger 9150
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power280 HP
Weight23,000lbs
Pump Flow27gpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • Steiger 9150 provides +1,725 lbs more unballasted traction mass
  • Fendt 728 Vario provides +4.7 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+17.4%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

Fendt 728 Vario
Steiger 9150
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
296.4 HPvs280 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
21,275 lbsvs23,000 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
31.7 gpmvs27 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
7.5 Lvs10 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
CVT / Standardvs12F / 2R

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationFendt 728 VarioSteiger 9150Advantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
296.4 HP
280 HP
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PTO Horsepower (Tested)
N/A
259 HP
-
Traction Density Ratio
13.9 HP/1k lbs
12.2 HP/1k lbs
13.9 vs 12.2 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
21,275 lbs
23,000 lbs
+8.1%+1,725 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
7.5 L
10 L
+2.5L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
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Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
31.7 gpm
27 gpm
+17.4%+4.7 gpm flow
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
1 Valves
3 Valves
+2 extra standard remote circuits
3-Point Hitch Category
Category II
Category III Opt Optional
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
-
Transmission System
continuously-variable transmission
full power shift
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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

Tied Match

Both tractors share comparable tractive ballast and engine torque profiles within 2% margin.

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 (31.7 gpm, +4.7 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 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 (-1,725 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 728 Vario for superior engine power reserves and hydraulic flow capacity across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage89%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

Fendt 728 Vario holds the specification advantage across verified metrics, led by higher rated horsepower. For heavy field draft tasks, evaluate 728 Vario; for operations sensitive to operating costs or implement compatibility, Steiger 9150 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
Fendt 728 Vario$6,030 /mo
60 payments$361,800 total
Steiger 9150$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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