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FendtModel A
Fendt 309 Vario
Utility
- power
- 79.1 hp
- displacement
- 246 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Utility
Fendt 309 Vario vs Zetor 8540
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FendtFendt 309 Vario
vs
ZetorZetor 8540
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 8540 higher · +0.9 hp (+1%)309 Vario79.1 hp
854080 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
309 Vario is in the 70th percentile; 8540 is in the 71st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8540 higher · +8 ci (+3%)309 Vario246 ci
8540254 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
309 Vario is in the 69th percentile; 8540 is in the 72nd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied309 Vario4
85404
Median Utility Tractor4
309 Vario is in the 50th percentile; 8540 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Operating Weight
▲ 309 Vario higher · +183 lb (+2%)309 Vario8,378 lb
85408,195 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
309 Vario is in the 78th percentile; 8540 is in the 77th · 5,107 models
309 Vario (A)8540 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Fendt 309 Vario | Zetor 8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fendt | Zetor | — |
| Model | 309 Vario | 8540 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Fendt 309 Vario | Zetor 8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Deutz | Zetor | — |
| Model | Not recorded | Z 1201 | — |
| Power Output | 79.1hp | 80hp | ▲ 8540+0.9 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 8540+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 246ci | 254ci | ▲ 8540+8 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 4in | 4.1in | ▲ 8540+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 4.7in | ▲ 309 Vario+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Fendt 309 Vario | Zetor 8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Continuously Variable Transmission | Synchromesh | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Fendt 309 Vario | Zetor 8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163in | 154in | ▲ 309 Vario+9 in · +6% |
| Width | 85.2in | 75.9in | ▲ 309 Vario+9.3 in · +12% |
| Height | 108in | 109in | ▲ 8540+1 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 8,378lb | 8,195lb | ▲ 309 Vario+183 lb · +2% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Fendt 309 Vario | Zetor 8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Tires
| Spec | Fendt 309 Vario | Zetor 8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 12.4-24 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 16.9-34 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Fendt 309 Vario | Zetor 8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Fendt 309 Vario | Zetor 8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Fendt 309 Vario | Zetor 8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | 12-volt Electric | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Fendt 309 Vario | Zetor 8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 70th percentile (79.1 hp)B · 71st percentile (80 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 69th percentile (246 ci)B · 72nd percentile (254 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 78th percentile (8,378 lb)B · 77th percentile (8,195 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 81st percentile (163 in)B · 70th percentile (154 in)
A · 309 VarioB · 8540Median Utility Tractor