With its quality, reliability and ease of operation, the 300 Vario range from Fendt has found many enthusiastic users since 2006. In light of the emissions regulations Euro 3b (Tier IV interim), Fendt has reworked the range and now presents the new 300 Vario with fuel-saving SCR technology.
The familiar, proven features have been maintained. The use of state-of-the-art engine technology, along with the addition of the new top model, the 313 Vario with 135 hp, and many other interesting technical details, have made the legendary tractor range even more attractive.
Fuel economy and enormous performance
The new 300 Vario range has been expanded upwards with a new top model, the 313 Vario with a maximum output of 135 hp, and now covers the power range from 95 to 135 hp. The new 300 Vario tractors are powered by a 4.04-litre 4-cylinder Deutz engine with four-valve technology and a 1,600-bar common rail high-pressure injection system. The electronic engine control EDC 17, the turbocharger with electronic wastegate and the viscous fan have been adopted from the high-horsepower tractor ranges and are standard on the 300 Vario.
For the new 300 Vario range, Fendt also relies on the fuel-saving SCR technology for compliance with emissions standard Euro 3b (Tier IV interim). This technology, familiar from the 700, 800 and 900 Vario high-horsepower tractors, has already impressively proven its superior fuel economy in neutral PowerMix tests. The 936 Vario, the big brother of the 300 Vario, achieved a record-breaking 240 g/kWh in the DLG PowerMix test. Since exhaust after-treatment with AdBlue urea solution takes place after the combustion process, and exhaust gas recirculation is not required, the engine can be tuned optimally.
Therefore, in addition to improving fuel economy, it also increases performance and makes handling livelier. The 4-cylinder is characterised by an outstanding torque rise of up to 43 percent, combined with a maximum torque of 590 Newton metres. The engines on the new 300 Vario thus combine exceptionally low fuel consumption with enormous performance.
The high effectiveness of the time-tested Vario transmission ML 75 ensures an efficient drive train. Thanks to infinitely variable speed adjustment from 20 metres to 40 kilometres per hour, the 300 Vario is predestined for versatile applications, starting from specialty crop or row crop work, to grassland operations and arable farming, to classic work as a farmyard tractor
The TMS tractor management system is now found in the 300 Vario as standard and ensures extremely economical driving, automatically.
Easy handling combined with state-of-the-art technology
The operating concept on the 300 Vario unites easy handling with state-of-the-art technology. All operating elements are centrally located on the steering column and the right-hand console. New in this performance class is the on-board computer, which displays important information on area coverage and time. The single-gate Vario-Stick unites the main gearshift lever, the group gears, the powershift stages and the controls for the super crawler gearbox into one operating element. In view of ergonomics, it is ideally placed on the right-hand console.
The integral backrest extension and the seat depth adjustment allow the air-suspended comfort seat to be perfectly adapted to different sized operators. The 300 Vario is also available with the optional Super Comfort Seat, which additionally features a seat heater, low frequency suspension and pneumatic lumbar support. A height and tilt-adjustable steering column ensures an optimum sitting position. The optional cab suspension and hydropneumatic front axle suspension guarantee the best ride comfort.
The new 300 Vario range is equipped with a comprehensive lighting concept, which maximises working comfort at night; Xenon lights are available as an option. The wide-angle mirror (optional) extends the operator’s field of vision and thus ensures greater safety.
Fendt Cargo for a CVT wheeled loader
Adding the Fendt Cargo front loader ’ available in various configurations ’ turns the 300 Vario into a CVT wheeled loader. The front loader is mounted compactly on the tractor, so the centre of gravity of the tractor plus the loader lies farther back towards the rear. With the compact 3X70 front loader arm, the 300 Vario is optimally suited for loader work inside buildings and barns.
The tremendous manoeuvrability of the tractor is a great advantage for these operations. The 4X75 arm offers impressive loading height and reach, and is therefore ideal for the most demanding front loader work. The optionally available roof window is recommended for applications where the front loader is in frequent use. It provides an optimal view to both the arm and attachment.
Numerous detail refinements
The brakes have been refined, allowing the permissible gross weight to be increased from 8 tonnes on the previous model to 8.5 tonnes. In combination with a low unladen weight of 4,230 kg (309 Vario), this amounts to a maximum payload of 4,270 kg and a weight-to-power ratio of only 33 kg/hp (313 Vario).
The hydraulics have been redesigned, in particular the rear lift. It now has a lifting capacity of nearly six tonnes (5960 daN) and can therefore lift over a half a tonne more than its predecessor. Thanks to the new tandem hydraulic pump, the oil delivery capacity has been increased from 78 to 83 litres.
The improved steering lock, in combination with the pivoting mudguards, permits an even better steering angle. The combination of a 4.15-meter vehicle length, a 2.35-metre wheelbase and a 52-degree steering angle result in a turning radius of only 4.2 metres for the best manoeuvring and turning characteristics.
For the tyre concept, the focus was on a versatile application range, which orients itself on practical requirements. The selection ranges from row crop tyres, which have a high ground clearance, to modern wide tyres, which minimise soil compaction in both field and grassland operations.
The legendary Fendt 300 range
The legendary reputation of the Fendt 300 range already began in the 1980’s. The top model, the 309 LSA, was especially popular at that time. With the introduction of this range, Fendt also presented a new tractor philosophy for this power segment. The defining attributes of the 300er were that it was lightweight, compact and powerful.
Through constant adaptation to the changing market requirements, Fendt has further developed the range up to the 300 Vario. Today, this range continues to stand for reliability, low fuel consumption and ease of operation while offering high performance. The 300 Vario has been sold more than 11,000 times and is therefore one of the highest volume ranges from the Fendt brand.
