Fendt Farmer 280 VA vs Massey Ferguson MF 6120 (A)
9 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% (57%); the drive differs (4WD; 2WD / 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
9 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Farmer 280 VA | MF 6120 (A) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 79 hp | 79.0 hp | — |
| Engine declared | KHD F4L 913 | Perkins 4.41 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.09 L | 4.08 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 201 lb·ft · 272 N·m | 210 lb·ft · 285 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | — | Pedal-operated, dry and air-cooled VALEO single-plate clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 12.9 gpm · 49.0 L/min | 13.6 gpm · 51.5 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | 2,611 psi · 180 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 7,385 lb · 3,350 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/750 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 5,004–5,159 lb · 2,270–2,340 kg | 7,871 lb · 3,570 kg | differs |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 7,716 lb · 3,500 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 82.6–85.6 in · 2,099–2,175 mm | 93.3 in · 2,371 mm | differs |
| Length declared | 138.6 in · 3,520 mm | 158.2 in · 4,019 mm | +14% MF 6120 (A) |
| Width declared | 46.1–51.3 in · 1,172–1,302 mm | 72.8 in · 1,850 mm | differs |
| Height declared | 85.8–87.4 in · 2,180–2,220 mm | 104.5 in · 2,654 mm | differs |
| Ground clearance declared | 8.7–11.3 in · 222–287 mm | 14.1 in · 357 mm | differs |
| Fuel tank declared | — | 137.4 qt · 130.0 L | — |
Fendt Farmer 280 VA sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Farmer 280 VA”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 3.90”
Massey Ferguson MF 6120 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6120(F)”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4225”