Fendt Vario 1038
Built: 2015 · Series: Vario 1000
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Fendt Vario 1000 – the flagship tractor from Marktoberdorf: Vario 1038 to 1046, six-cylinder diesel with 291 to 350 kW, 14 tonnes weight
Fendt of Marktoberdorf in the Allgäu, part of the American AGCO group since 1997, introduced the Vario 1000 range as its most powerful standard tractor to date. This page covers the three versions Vario 1038, Vario 1042 and Vario 1046, whose type number indicates the respective power class within the range. As with all Fendt tractors, this range also carries the stepless Vario transmission in its name, which Fendt has made its trademark since the mid-1990s.
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The register lists 3 versions here with 291 to 350 kW rated output from a six-cylinder diesel engine of a constant 12,419 cc displacement. Kerb weight is 14,000 kg across all models, length is 6,157 mm, width is 2,750 mm and height is 3,570 mm. Maximum torque ranges from 1,900 to 2,300 Nm at a rated speed of 1,700 rpm, with diesel and rapeseed methyl ester (RME) recorded as fuel.
With outputs well over 350 kW, the Vario 1000 range sat at the very top of conventional, non-articulated farm tractors and targeted large agricultural enterprises and contractors with correspondingly large mounted implements and trailers. The range thus competed directly with the most powerful standard tractors from makers such as Case IH, John Deere and New Holland.
When buying a used Fendt Vario 1000, check the software versions and fault memory of the transmission and engine control units, the condition of the Vario transmission unit, wear on the axles and brakes given the high weight, and the engine's service history. Spare parts and service run through the dense Fendt dealer network, which also keeps suitably trained specialist staff for these large tractors.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Fendt Vario 1000, Fendt (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | Diesel/RMEcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 396 hp (291 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,700 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 1,900 Nmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 12,419 cm³correct |
| Bore | 126 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 166 mmcorrect |
| Injection pressure | 1,800 barcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,157 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,750 mmcorrect |
| Height | 3,570 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,300 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 480 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 14,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | continuously variablecorrect |
| Front tyres | 650/65 R 34correct |
| Rear tyres | 710/75 R 42correct |
| Top speed | 60 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 20.8 kW/t (291 kW / 14 t)
Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)
Stronger than 99% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Fendt Vario 1038 have?
The Fendt Vario 1038 delivers 396 hp.
How much does the Fendt Vario 1038 weigh?
The unladen weight is 14,000 kg.
What engine does the Fendt Vario 1038 have?
6 cylinders, 12,419 cm³ displacement, Diesel/RME.
How fast does the Fendt Vario 1038 go?
Top speed is 60 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Fendt Vario 1038?
6,157 mm × 2,750 mm × 3,570 mm.
When was the Fendt Vario 1038 built?
Production years: 2015.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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