Fendt Farmer 280 P/PA vs Massey Ferguson MF 397 A
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (54%); the drive differs (2WD / 4WD; 4WD). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
10 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Farmer 280 P/PA | MF 397 A | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 79 hp | 79.0 hp | — |
| Engine declared | KHD F4L 913 | Perkins A 4.248 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.09 L | 4.07 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 201 lb·ft · 272 N·m | 199 lb·ft · 270 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | — | Open centre | — |
| Pump flow declared | 18.2 gpm · 69.0 L/min | — | — |
| Pressure declared | 2,611 psi · 180 bar | 2,756 psi · 190 bar | +6% MF 397 A |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 6,614 lb · 3,000 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/750 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 5,556 lb · 2,520 kg | 8,576 lb · 3,890 kg | +54% MF 397 A |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 8,818 lb · 4,000 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 85.8 in · 2,180 mm | 95.1 in · 2,415 mm | +11% MF 397 A |
| Length declared | 143.5 in · 3,646 mm | 157.5 in · 4,000 mm | +10% MF 397 A |
| Width declared | 65.6 in · 1,666 mm | 82.7 in · 2,100 mm | +26% MF 397 A |
| Height declared | 88.0 in · 2,236 mm | 105.5 in · 2,680 mm | +20% MF 397 A |
| Ground clearance declared | 10.1 in · 257 mm | 16.7 in · 425 mm | +65% MF 397 A |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 10.8 ft · 3.30 m | — | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 63.4 qt · 60 L | 107.8 qt · 102.0 L | +70% MF 397 A |
Fendt Farmer 280 P/PA sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Farmer 280 P/PA”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 3.90”
Massey Ferguson MF 397 A sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 178”