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FendtModel A
Fendt 916 Vario
Row Crop
- power
- 180 hp
- displacement
- 419 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Row Crop
Fendt 916 Vario vs Kubota M8-181
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KubotaModel B
Kubota M8-181
Row Crop
- power
- 180 hp
- displacement
- 408 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 30
FendtFendt 916 Vario
vs
KubotaKubota M8-181
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
= Effectively tied916 Vario180 hp
M8-181180 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
916 Vario is in the 70th percentile; M8-181 is in the 70th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 916 Vario higher · +11 ci (+3%)916 Vario419 ci
M8-181408 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
916 Vario is in the 71st percentile; M8-181 is in the 57th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied916 Vario6
M8-1816
Median Row Crop Tractor6
916 Vario is in the 50th percentile; M8-181 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Operating Weight
▲ M8-181 higher · +2,625 lb (+14%)916 Vario19,290 lb
M8-18121,915 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb
916 Vario is in the 82nd percentile; M8-181 is in the 88th · 1,350 models
916 Vario (A)M8-181 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Fendt 916 Vario | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fendt | Kubota | — |
| Model | 916 Vario | M8-181 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Fendt 916 Vario | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MAN | Cummins | — |
| Model | D0836 | B6.7 | — |
| Power Output | 180hp | 180hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,150RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 916 Vario+50 RPM · +2% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 419ci | 408ci | ▲ 916 Vario+11 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 4.2in | ▲ 916 Vario+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 4.9in | 4.9in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Fendt 916 Vario | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Continuously-variable transmission | Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator controlled power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Fendt 916 Vario | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 100in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 122in | 128in | ▲ M8-181+6 in · +5% |
| Operating Weight | 19,290lb | 21,915lb | ▲ M8-181+2,625 lb · +14% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Fendt 916 Vario | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Load sensing | Closed-center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Fendt 916 Vario | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Fendt 916 Vario | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Fendt 916 Vario | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | 12 volt | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 70th percentile (180 hp)B · 70th percentile (180 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 71st percentile (419 ci)B · 57th percentile (408 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 82nd percentile (19,290 lb)B · 88th percentile (21,915 lb)
Height
median 114 inA · 77th percentile (122 in)B · 87th percentile (128 in)
A · 916 VarioB · M8-181Median Row Crop Tractor