ClaasModel A
Claas Axion 960
Row Crop
- power
- 439 hp
- displacement
- 532 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Row Crop
Claas Axion 960 vs Fendt 1042 Vario
FendtModel B
Fendt 1042 Vario
Row Crop
- power
- 420 hp
- displacement
- 758 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
ClaasClaas Axion 960
vs
FendtFendt 1042 Vario
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ Axion 960 higher · +19 hp (+5%)Axion 960439 hp
1042 Vario420 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
Axion 960 is in the 99th percentile; 1042 Vario is in the 99th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1042 Vario higher · +226 ci (+42%)Axion 960532 ci
1042 Vario758 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
Axion 960 is in the 94th percentile; 1042 Vario is in the 99th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedAxion 9606
1042 Vario6
Median Row Crop Tractor6
Axion 960 is in the 50th percentile; 1042 Vario is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Length
▲ 1042 Vario higher · +16 in (+7%)Axion 960226 in
1042 Vario242 in
Median Row Crop Tractor180 in
Axion 960 is in the 93rd percentile; 1042 Vario is in the 95th · 1,157 models
Axion 960 (A)1042 Vario (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Claas Axion 960 | Fendt 1042 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Claas | Fendt | — |
| Model | Axion 960 | 1042 Vario | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Claas Axion 960 | Fendt 1042 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FPT | MAN | — |
| Power Output | 439hp | 420hp | ▲ Axion 960+19 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 1,700RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 532ci | 758ci | ▲ 1042 Vario+226 ci · +42% |
| Bore | 4.6in | 5in | ▲ 1042 Vario+0.4 in · +9% |
| Stroke | 5.3in | 6.5in | ▲ 1042 Vario+1.2 in · +23% |
Transmission
| Spec | Claas Axion 960 | Fendt 1042 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | CVT | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Claas Axion 960 | Fendt 1042 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 226in | 242in | ▲ 1042 Vario+16 in · +7% |
| Width | Not recorded | 108in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 136in | — |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 30,865lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Claas Axion 960 | Fendt 1042 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Load Sensing | Load sensing | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Claas Axion 960 | Fendt 1042 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Category | III/IV | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Claas Axion 960 | Fendt 1042 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Claas Axion 960 | Fendt 1042 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Emissions
| Spec | Claas Axion 960 | Fendt 1042 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Not recorded | Tier IV | — |
| Control System | Not recorded | Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) with diesel oxidation catalyst | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Claas Axion 960 | Fendt 1042 Vario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 99th percentile (439 hp)B · 99th percentile (420 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 94th percentile (532 ci)B · 99th percentile (758 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Length
median 180 inA · 93rd percentile (226 in)B · 95th percentile (242 in)
A · Axion 960B · 1042 VarioMedian Row Crop Tractor