FendtModel A
Fendt 208 Vario
Utility
- power
- 80.5 hp
- displacement
- 201 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Utility
Fendt 208 Vario vs Massey Ferguson 398
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 398
Utility
- power
- 80.3 hp
- displacement
- 236 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
FendtFendt 208 Vario
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 398
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 208 Vario higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)208 Vario80.5 hp
39880.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
208 Vario is in the 71st percentile; 398 is in the 71st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 398 higher · +35 ci (+17%)208 Vario201 ci
398236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
208 Vario is in the 55th percentile; 398 is in the 65th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 398 higher · +1 (+33%)208 Vario3
3984
Median Utility Tractor4
208 Vario is in the 23rd percentile; 398 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Operating Weight
▲ 208 Vario higher · +1,309 lb (+19%)208 Vario8,356 lb
3987,047 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
208 Vario is in the 78th percentile; 398 is in the 67th · 5,107 models
208 Vario (A)398 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Fendt 208 Vario | Massey Ferguson 398 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fendt | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 208 Vario | 398 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Fendt 208 Vario | Massey Ferguson 398 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AGCO Power | Perkins | — |
| Model | Not recorded | AT4.236 | — |
| Power Output | 80.5hp | 80.3hp | ▲ 208 Vario+0.2 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 398+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ 398+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 201ci | 236ci | ▲ 398+35 ci · +17% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 3.9in | ▲ 208 Vario+0.4 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 4.7in | 5in | ▲ 398+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Fendt 208 Vario | Massey Ferguson 398 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Selective gear fixed ratio | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Fendt 208 Vario | Massey Ferguson 398 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 160in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 85.4in | 77.7in | ▲ 208 Vario+7.7 in · +10% |
| Height | 97.6in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 8,356lb | 7,047lb | ▲ 208 Vario+1,309 lb · +19% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Fendt 208 Vario | Massey Ferguson 398 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Pump Flow Capacity | Not recorded | 8.1gpm | — |
| Pressure | Not recorded | 3,045psi | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Fendt 208 Vario | Massey Ferguson 398 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Tires
| Spec | Fendt 208 Vario | Massey Ferguson 398 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 320/70R24 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 480/70R30 | Not recorded | — |
Tread Width
| Spec | Fendt 208 Vario | Massey Ferguson 398 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tread Width | Not recorded | 53.7in | — |
| Rear Tread | Not recorded | 59.1in | — |
| Front Tread Adjustment | Not recorded | 53.7 to 77.8 | — |
| Rear Tread Adjustment | Not recorded | 59.1 to 83.1 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Fendt 208 Vario | Massey Ferguson 398 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | II | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Fendt 208 Vario | Massey Ferguson 398 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Multiple wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Fendt 208 Vario | Massey Ferguson 398 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Fendt 208 Vario | Massey Ferguson 398 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | Not recorded | 24.5gal | — |
| Coolant | Not recorded | 4.1gal | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 71st percentile (80.5 hp)B · 71st percentile (80.3 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 55th percentile (201 ci)B · 65th percentile (236 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 78th percentile (8,356 lb)B · 67th percentile (7,047 lb)
Width
median 66 inA · 88th percentile (85.4 in)B · 77th percentile (77.7 in)
A · 208 VarioB · 398Median Utility Tractor